How far is Scranton, PA from Wrightstown, PA?

The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Wrightstown, PA is about 111 miles (178.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.6 miles (139.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
110.96 mi
02h 24m
Flight
86.6 mi
139.37 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.6 mi
Kilometers
139.37 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.96 mi
Kilometers
178.58 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wrightstown
Sun, Apr 19, 1:25 PM EDT
Return by in Scranton
Sun, Apr 19, 3:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scranton
2026-04-19T11:01
Arrive Wrightstown
Sun, Apr 19, 1:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Scranton
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Slatington
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Scranton
55.5 mi
01h 12m
To Wrightstown
55.5 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W
Destination
56°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Scranton and Wrightstown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and Wrightstown.

  1. 1

    Start on Wyoming Avenue

    689 ft · 38 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue

    976 ft · 25 sec · Lackawanna Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Cedar Avenue

    1191 ft · 22 sec · Cedar Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Cedar Avenue

    122 m · 13 sec · Cedar Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · River Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1178 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    8.4 mi · 9 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 315 South: Pittston

    1109 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    944 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476, I 81 North, PATP

    104 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 476: Clarks Summit, Allentown

    1968 ft · 58 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    152 m · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    1654 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    70.2 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 663: Pottstown, Quakertown

    1.1 km · 3 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 663 North: Quakertown

    69 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto John Fries Highway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · John Fries Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on West Broad Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · West Broad Street

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on West Broad Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Broad Street

  20. 20

    Continue on East Broad Street

    1470 ft · 42 sec · East Broad Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Doylestown Pike

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Doylestown Pike

  22. 22

    Continue on East Broad Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Broad Street

  23. 23

    Continue on West Dublin Pike

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West Dublin Pike

  24. 24

    Continue on Doylestown Pike

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Doylestown Pike

  25. 25

    Continue on Main Street North

    1579 ft · 49 sec · Main Street North

  26. 26

    Continue on South Dublin Pike

    1.4 km · 1 min · South Dublin Pike

  27. 27

    Continue on Swamp Road

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Swamp Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East State Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · East State Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Durham Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Durham Road

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Durham Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Scranton and Wrightstown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
70.2 mi · 63%
American Legion Memorial Highway
8.39 mi · 8%
Durham Road
6.28 mi · 6%
Swamp Road
5.4 mi · 5%
Doylestown Pike
4.05 mi · 4%
John Fries Highway
2.67 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

70.2 mi · 01h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.4 mi
86.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Slatington
01h 12m from Scranton
Leave By
1:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Scranton and Rain Showers near Wrightstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Scranton to Wrightstown?

The road trip is about 111 miles (178.6 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?

Slatington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.5 miles from Scranton and 55.5 miles from Wrightstown.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 86.6 miles (139.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.4 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 1:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.02 one way or $32.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Scranton and Rain Showers near Wrightstown.

Stop Ideas Near Slatington

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Slatington, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Slatington.

BUS

White Haven, PA

37 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

60 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

74 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

79 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Wrightstown. Straight-line distance: 86.6 mi (139.37 km).

Scranton

#1 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Wrightstown

#2 Wrightstown

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania

Population3,087
Coordinates40.2667700, -74.9832200
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: Scranton (-75.6649, 41.40916)
End: Wrightstown (-74.98322, 40.26677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 179 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.92 gal
14.82 L · about $16.02
Round trip
$32.03
7.84 gal · 29.64 L
Estimated CO2
34.8 kg one way
Round trip: 69.7 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $16.02 $32.03
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.03 $36.06
Premium $4.95 $19.42 $38.84
Diesel $5.98 $23.44 $46.88

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Scranton and Wrightstown. The current time is 11:01:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.