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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
70.2 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 663: Pottstown, Quakertown
1.1 km · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on PA 663 North: Quakertown
69 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto John Fries Highway
2.7 mi · 4 min · John Fries Highway
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Continue on West Broad Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · West Broad Street
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Keep slight left to continue on West Broad Street
1.1 km · 2 min · West Broad Street
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Continue on East Broad Street
1470 ft · 42 sec · East Broad Street
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Continue on Doylestown Pike
1.2 mi · 2 min · Doylestown Pike
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Continue on East Broad Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Broad Street
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Continue on West Dublin Pike
2.3 mi · 4 min · West Dublin Pike
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Continue on Doylestown Pike
2.8 mi · 5 min · Doylestown Pike
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Continue on Main Street North
1579 ft · 49 sec · Main Street North
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Continue on South Dublin Pike
1.4 km · 1 min · South Dublin Pike
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Continue on Swamp Road
5.4 mi · 8 min · Swamp Road
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Turn left onto East State Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · East State Street
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Turn right onto Durham Road
6.3 mi · 9 min · Durham Road
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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.
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
70.2 mi · 01h 18m
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Slatington.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Wrightstown. Straight-line distance: 86.6 mi (139.37 km).
#1 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wrightstown
Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,087 |
| Coordinates | 40.2667700, -74.9832200 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wrightstown (-74.98322, 40.26677)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 179 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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