How far is Telford, PA from City of Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Telford, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 93.8 miles (150.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.8 miles (123.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Borough in Carbon County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Telford and City of Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Telford and City of Scranton.
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Start on Hector Alley
42 m · 12 sec · Hector Alley
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Turn right onto School Lane
61 m · 11 sec · School Lane
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Turn right onto West Hamlin Avenue
975 ft · 48 sec · West Hamlin Avenue
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Turn left onto South Main Street
3259 ft · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on County Line Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · County Line Road
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Turn straight onto Allentown Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Allentown Road
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Continue on Finland Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Finland Road
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Continue on Upper Ridge Road
1 mi · 2 min · Upper Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Old Woods Road
688 ft · 25 sec · Old Woods Road
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Turn left
35 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.1 mi · 1 hr 22 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 Telford 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
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Telford and Mostly 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 Telford to City of Scranton?
The road trip is about 93.8 miles (150.9 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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 46.2 miles from Telford and 47.6 miles from City of Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.8 miles (123.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 3:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.52 one way or $27.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Telford and Mostly Sunny near City of Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Weissport
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 Weissport.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Telford and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 76.83 mi (123.64 km).
#1 Telford
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,683 |
| Coordinates | 40.3220500, -75.3279500 |
| Altitude | 135 |
| 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: 151 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $13.52 | $27.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $15.22 | $30.45 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $16.40 | $32.80 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $19.79 | $39.59 |
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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