How far is South Pottstown, PA from City of Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from South Pottstown, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 100.8 miles (162.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.5 miles (129.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.
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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 South Pottstown and City of Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Pottstown and City of Scranton.
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Start on East Main Street
50 m · 9 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto South Hanover Street
2.2 mi · 6 min · South Hanover Street
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Turn right onto Mervine Street
1944 ft · 1 min · Mervine Street
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Turn left onto Charlotte Street
5.1 mi · 10 min · Charlotte Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Big Road
1321 ft · 28 sec · Big Road
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Turn left onto Layfield Road
6 mi · 10 min · Layfield Road
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Continue on Pottstown Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Pottstown Avenue
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Continue on Quakertown Avenue
1078 ft · 26 sec · Quakertown Avenue
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Continue on John Fries Highway
4.8 mi · 7 min · John Fries Highway
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Continue on John Fries Highway
56 m · 9 sec · John Fries Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward PATP
1962 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 476 North: Allentown
1529 ft · 44 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 315, I 81: Pittston, Scranton
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 315 North: Scranton
844 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chestnut Street
159 m · 9 sec · Chestnut Street
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Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Scranton
1395 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
8.2 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 307
835 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto River Street
1.5 km · 2 min · River Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
953 ft · 19 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Pottstown and City of 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.
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 leaving South Pottstown and Rain Showers Likely near City of Scranton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Pottstown to City of Scranton?
The road trip is about 100.8 miles (162.3 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?
Parryville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.6 miles from South Pottstown and 50.3 miles from City of Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.5 miles (129.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 2:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.55 one way or $29.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around South Pottstown and Rain Showers Likely near City of Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Parryville
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Pottstown and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 80.49 mi (129.53 km).
#1 South Pottstown
Census designated place
| Population | 2,081 |
| Coordinates | 40.2395400, -75.6510200 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
#2 City of Scranton
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 76,089 |
| Coordinates | 41.4043700, -75.6649100 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cedar Avenue (-75.663942, 41.404264)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 162 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $14.55 | $29.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $16.37 | $32.74 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $17.64 | $35.27 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $21.29 | $42.58 |
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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