How far is South Hadley, MA from Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from South Hadley, MA to Scranton, PA is about 229.3 miles (369 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 169.6 miles (272.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 44m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Dutchess County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Hadley and Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Hadley and Scranton.
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Start on Church Street
55 m · 15 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto Park Street
121 m · 21 sec · Park Street
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Turn sharp left onto Woodbridge Street
102 m · 10 sec · Woodbridge Street
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Continue on College Street
1.6 km · 2 min · College Street
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Continue on Newton Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Newton Street
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Continue on Lamb Street
1917 ft · 56 sec · Lamb Street
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Bridge Street
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Continue on Canal Street
1355 ft · 34 sec · Canal Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left
1325 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 91 South: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut
1.1 km · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
26.9 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 West: Trumbull Street, Waterbury
1240 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 84 West: Waterbury
1969 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
12.7 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight left
45.8 mi · 56 min
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Keep slight right
128.8 mi · 2 hr 32 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 81 South: Wilkes-Barre
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward President Biden Expressway
1159 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on President Biden Expressway
1.4 km · 2 min · President Biden Expressway
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Continue straight
941 ft · 34 sec
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Continue on Biden Street
1364 ft · 35 sec · Biden Street
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Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Hadley and Scranton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 84 West
Keep slight right
129 mi · 02h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving South Hadley and Sunny near Scranton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Hadley to Scranton?
The road trip is about 229.3 miles (369 km) and usually takes 04h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
East Fishkill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.3 miles from South Hadley and 115 miles from Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 169.6 miles (272.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.86 one way or $69.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Hadley and Sunny near Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near East Fishkill
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 Fishkill.
Poughkeepsie station
Croton–Harmon station
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Hadley and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 169.55 mi (272.87 km).
#1 South Hadley
City in Massachusetts
| Population | 17,539 |
| Coordinates | 42.2584200, -72.5745300 |
| Altitude | 75 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
End: Scranton (-75.6649, 41.40916)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 369 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 51m |
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 | $4.31 | $34.86 | $69.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.94 | $39.96 | $79.91 |
| Premium | $5.35 | $43.30 | $86.60 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $51.19 | $102.37 |
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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