How far is West Grove, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from West Grove, PA to Scranton, PA is about 148.8 miles (239.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110 miles (177 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
148.81 mi
02h 35m
Flight
109.99 mi
177.01 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.99 mi
Kilometers
177.01 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.81 mi
Kilometers
239.49 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Tue, Apr 14, 9:43 PM EDT
Return by in West Grove
Wed, Apr 15, 12:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Grove
2026-04-14T19:07
Arrive Scranton
Tue, Apr 14, 9:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Grove
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Emmaus
PA

Borough in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

From West Grove
75.4 mi
01h 17m
To Scranton
73.4 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between West Grove and Scranton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Grove and Scranton.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    22 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Prospect Avenue

    116 m · 13 sec · Prospect Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Evergreen Street

    1438 ft · 36 sec · East Evergreen Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Chatham Road

    1133 ft · 31 sec · Chatham Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward US 1 North

    887 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Kennett-Oxford Bypass

    7.6 mi · 11 min · Kennett-Oxford Bypass

  7. 7

    Continue on East Baltimore Pike

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Baltimore Pike

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Lenape Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Lenape Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Street Road

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Street Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Wilmington Pike

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Wilmington Pike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202 North, US 322 West: Paoli, Downingtown

    18.2 mi · 25 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

    1814 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard

    1331 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

    533 ft · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    2317 ft · 53 sec · Schuylkill Expressway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 276 East: Allentown, New York City

    1255 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Northeast Extension, Allentown

    2275 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    94.3 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 315, I 81: Pittston, Scranton

    1.2 km · 2 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 315 North: Scranton

    844 ft · 21 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Chestnut Street

    159 m · 9 sec · Chestnut Street

  23. 23

    Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Scranton

    1395 ft · 34 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    8.2 mi · 9 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Grove and Scranton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
31 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
6 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
94.3 mi · 63%
US 202 North
18.2 mi · 12%
I 81 North
8.51 mi · 6%
Kennett-Oxford Bypass
7.6 mi · 5%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
7.33 mi · 5%
Street Road
5.53 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.8 mi
110 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Emmaus
01h 17m from West Grove
Leave By
1:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving West Grove and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Grove to Scranton?

The road trip is about 148.8 miles (239.5 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 75.4 miles from West Grove and 73.4 miles from Scranton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 110 miles (177 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.8 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 1:18 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 Mostly Sunny around West Grove and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Emmaus

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Emmaus, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Emmaus.

RAIL

Paoli

55 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

59 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

62 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
BUS

White Haven, PA

62 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Grove and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 109.99 mi (177.01 km).

West Grove

#1 West Grove

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,838
Coordinates39.8220500, -75.8274400
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: (-75.827395, 39.821909)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 239 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.25 gal
19.88 L · about $21.45
Round trip
$42.90
10.5 gal · 39.76 L
Estimated CO2
46.7 kg one way
Round trip: 93.3 kg / 206 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 14, 2026

There is no time difference between West Grove and Scranton. The current time is 19:07:28.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.