How far is Souderton, PA from City of Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Souderton, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 94.9 miles (152.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.5 miles (124.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
94.97 mi
01h 44m
Flight
77.55 mi
124.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.55 mi
Kilometers
124.81 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.97 mi
Kilometers
152.84 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Scranton
Fri, Oct 9, 9:51 AM EDT
Return by in Souderton
Fri, Oct 9, 11:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Souderton
2026-10-09T08:06
Arrive City of Scranton
Fri, Oct 9, 9:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Souderton
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Weissport
PA

Borough in Carbon County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Souderton
46.7 mi
00h 52m
To City of Scranton
48.3 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 9 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W
Destination
68°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 9 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Souderton and City of Scranton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Souderton and City of Scranton.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    17 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    2195 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Harleysville Pike

    2454 ft · 57 sec · Harleysville Pike

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Cowpath Road

    2.8 mi · 7 min · Cowpath Road

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto County Line Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · County Line Road

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Allentown Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Allentown Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Finland Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Finland Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Upper Ridge Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Upper Ridge Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Old Woods Road

    688 ft · 25 sec · Old Woods Road

  10. 10

    Turn left

    35 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    74.1 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 315, I 81: Pittston, Scranton

    1.2 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 315 North: Scranton

    844 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Chestnut Street

    159 m · 9 sec · Chestnut Street

  15. 15

    Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Scranton

    1395 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    8.2 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

    953 ft · 19 sec · Cedar Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Souderton and City of Scranton.

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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.1 mi · 78%
I 81 North
8.51 mi · 9%
Cowpath Road
2.77 mi · 3%
Allentown Road
1.48 mi · 2%
County Line Road
1.28 mi · 1%
Upper Ridge Road
1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Turn right onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

74.1 mi · 01h 22m

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
01h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.4 mi
77.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weissport
00h 52m from Souderton
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Souderton and Sunny near City of Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Souderton to City of Scranton?

The road trip is about 94.9 miles (152.8 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Weissport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.7 miles from Souderton and 48.3 miles from City of Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 77.5 miles (124.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 3:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.93 one way or $29.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Souderton and Sunny near City of Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Weissport

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Weissport, 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 Weissport.

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

49 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

65 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

89 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Souderton and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 77.55 mi (124.81 km).

Souderton

#1 Souderton

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population7,110
Coordinates40.3117700, -75.3251800
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
City of Scranton

#2 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population76,089
Coordinates41.4043700, -75.6649100
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Start: (-75.325301, 40.311847)
End: Cedar Avenue (-75.663942, 41.404264)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.35 gal
12.69 L · about $14.93
Round trip
$29.86
6.7 gal · 25.38 L
Estimated CO2
29.8 kg one way
Round trip: 59.5 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $14.93 $29.86
Mid-grade $4.91 $16.45 $32.89
Premium $5.30 $17.74 $35.48
Diesel $6.55 $21.93 $43.85

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 · Oct 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Souderton and City of Scranton. The current time is 08:06:58.

Distance to Other Cities

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