How far is Scranton, PA from Whitehall Township, PA?
The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Whitehall Township, PA is about 71.5 miles (115 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52 miles (83.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scranton and Whitehall Township.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and Whitehall Township.
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Start on Wyoming Avenue
689 ft · 38 sec · Wyoming Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue
976 ft · 25 sec · Lackawanna Avenue
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Turn right onto Cedar Avenue
1191 ft · 22 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Continue on Cedar Avenue
122 m · 13 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Turn left onto River Street
1.4 km · 2 min · River Street
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Take the ramp right
1178 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
8.4 mi · 9 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 315 South: Pittston
1109 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
944 ft · 23 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 476, I 81 North, PATP
104 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 476: Clarks Summit, Allentown
1968 ft · 58 sec
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Continue straight
152 m · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown
1654 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
38.5 mi · 43 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward US 209: Lehighton, Stroudsburg
1815 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 209 South: Lehighton
1174 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 209 South: Lehighton
128 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto Interchange Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Interchange Road
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Turn left
7 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right
82 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Riverview Drive
1.4 mi · 2 min · Riverview Drive
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Continue on North Best Avenue
2237 ft · 33 sec · North Best Avenue
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Continue on South Best Avenue
1 mi · 1 min · South Best Avenue
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Continue on Riverview Drive
7.4 mi · 10 min · Riverview Drive
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Continue on MacArthur Road
1.3 km · 1 min · MacArthur Road
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Turn left onto Chestnut Street
3042 ft · 1 min · Chestnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Ruch Street
2670 ft · 1 min · North Ruch Street
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Turn left onto Coplay Street
620 ft · 33 sec · Coplay Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Saylor Drive
110 m · 16 sec · Saylor Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Saylor Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scranton and Whitehall Township.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
38.5 mi · 00h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Scranton and Chance Rain Showers near Whitehall Township.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scranton to Whitehall Township?
The road trip is about 71.5 miles (115 km) and usually takes 01h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
East Side is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.7 miles from Scranton and 35.7 miles from Whitehall Township.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52 miles (83.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.30 one way or $20.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Scranton and Chance Rain Showers near Whitehall Township.
Stop Ideas Near East Side
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Side.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Whitehall Township. Straight-line distance: 52.01 mi (83.7 km).
#1 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Whitehall Township
Township in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 24,896 |
| Coordinates | 40.6667600, -75.4999100 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
End: Whitehall Township (-75.49991, 40.66676)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 115 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $10.30 | $20.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $11.59 | $23.18 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $12.48 | $24.97 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $15.07 | $30.14 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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