How far is Waterford, PA from City of Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Waterford, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 151 miles (243 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.1 miles (182 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.
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 western Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waterford and City of Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterford and City of Scranton.
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Start on Old Dutch Lane
1832 ft · 52 sec · Old Dutch Lane
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Turn left onto Cape Horn Road
3016 ft · 1 min · Cape Horn Road
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Turn left onto East Prospect Road
1846 ft · 39 sec · East Prospect Road
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Continue on Mount Rose Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Mount Rose Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 83 North: Harrisburg
1296 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
28.1 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State College
4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North: Hazleton, Allentown
3087 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
113.7 mi · 2 hr 14 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 Waterford 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
114 mi · 02h 14m
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 Waterford 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 Waterford to City of Scranton?
The road trip is about 151 miles (243 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?
Tremont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75 miles from Waterford and 76.1 miles from City of Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.1 miles (182 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.9 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 1:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.78 one way or $43.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Waterford and Rain Showers Likely near City of Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Tremont
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 Tremont.
Elizabethtown station
Middletown
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Mount Joy
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waterford and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 113.06 mi (181.96 km).
#1 Waterford
Borough in Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 1,486 |
| Coordinates | 39.9501000, -76.6544100 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| 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: 243 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $21.78 | $43.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $24.51 | $49.03 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $26.40 | $52.81 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $31.87 | $63.75 |
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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