How far is Swatara, PA from City of Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Swatara, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 115 miles (185 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93.9 miles (151.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.
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 in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Swatara and City of Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Swatara and City of Scranton.
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Start on Reese Avenue
771 ft · 36 sec · Reese Avenue
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Turn right onto North Hockersville Road
25 m · 6 sec · North Hockersville Road
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Turn left onto West Chocolate Avenue
1.5 km · 3 min · West Chocolate Avenue
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Park Avenue
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Turn right onto Hersheypark Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Hersheypark Drive
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Turn left onto Laudermilch Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Laudermilch Road
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Continue on Old Laudermilch Road
2887 ft · 45 sec · Old Laudermilch Road
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Turn straight onto Laudermilch Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · Laudermilch Road
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Continue on Bow Creek Road
2174 ft · 46 sec · Bow Creek Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 81 North: Allentown, Hazleton
1427 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
103.1 mi · 2 hr 1 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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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 Swatara 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.
American Legion Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
103 mi · 02h 01m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Swatara and Light Rain near City of Scranton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Swatara to City of Scranton?
The road trip is about 115 miles (185 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?
Mahanoy City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.7 miles from Swatara and 58.2 miles from City of Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93.9 miles (151.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:30 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.61 one way or $35.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Swatara and Light Rain near City of Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Mahanoy City
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 Mahanoy City.
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Elizabethtown station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Swatara and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 93.86 mi (151.05 km).
#1 Swatara
Township in southern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,830 |
| Coordinates | 40.2767600, -76.6663600 |
| Altitude | 127 |
| 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: 185 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
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 | $4.34 | $17.61 | $35.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.77 | $19.36 | $38.72 |
| Premium | $5.21 | $21.16 | $42.31 |
| Diesel | $6.54 | $26.57 | $53.14 |
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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