How far is West Grove, PA from City of Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from West Grove, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 148.7 miles (239.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.7 miles (176.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m 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 02h 35m.
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 Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Grove and City of Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Grove and City of Scranton.
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Start on the route
22 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Prospect Avenue
116 m · 13 sec · Prospect Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Evergreen Street
1438 ft · 36 sec · East Evergreen Street
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Turn left onto Chatham Road
1133 ft · 31 sec · Chatham Road
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Take the ramp left toward US 1 North
887 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kennett-Oxford Bypass
7.6 mi · 11 min · Kennett-Oxford Bypass
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Continue on East Baltimore Pike
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Baltimore Pike
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Turn left onto Lenape Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Lenape Road
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Turn right onto Street Road
5.5 mi · 10 min · Street Road
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Turn left onto Wilmington Pike
1.5 mi · 3 min · Wilmington Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202 North, US 322 West: Paoli, Downingtown
18.2 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
1814 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard
1331 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
533 ft · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway
2317 ft · 53 sec · Schuylkill Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 276 East: Allentown, New York City
1255 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
7.3 mi · 8 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Northeast Extension, Allentown
2275 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
94.3 mi · 1 hr 44 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 West Grove 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
94.3 mi · 01h 44m
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 West Grove and 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 West Grove to City of Scranton?
The road trip is about 148.7 miles (239.3 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?
Emmaus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.2 miles from West Grove and 73.5 miles from City of Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.7 miles (176.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 39 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 1:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.45 one way or $42.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Grove and Sunny near City of Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Emmaus
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 Emmaus.
Paoli
Exton
Downingtown
White Haven, PA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Grove and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 109.66 mi (176.48 km).
#1 West Grove
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,838 |
| Coordinates | 39.8220500, -75.8274400 |
| Altitude | 120 |
| 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: 239 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $4.09 | $21.45 | $42.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $24.14 | $48.29 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $26.01 | $52.02 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $31.40 | $62.79 |
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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