How far is West Lampeter, PA from City of Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from West Lampeter, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 137.4 miles (221.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.1 miles (161.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m 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
137.47 mi
02h 22m
Flight
100.08 mi
161.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.08 mi
Kilometers
161.07 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.47 mi
Kilometers
221.23 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Scranton
Wed, Sep 23, 12:09 PM EDT
Return by in West Lampeter
Wed, Sep 23, 2:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Lampeter
2026-09-23T09:47
Arrive City of Scranton
Wed, Sep 23, 12:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Lampeter
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Frackville
PA

Borough in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

From West Lampeter
62 mi
01h 11m
To City of Scranton
75.6 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph NE
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between West Lampeter and City of Scranton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Lampeter and City of Scranton.

  1. 1

    Start on Peony Road

    27 m · 10 sec · Peony Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lampeter Road

    2732 ft · 57 sec · Lampeter Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Pitney Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Pitney Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Hempstead Road

    2247 ft · 53 sec · Hempstead Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Greenfield Road

    121 m · 8 sec · Greenfield Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West

    1664 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 501, PA 272 North

    1622 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 501

    2057 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Lititz Pike

    5 mi · 9 min · Lititz Pike

  11. 11

    Continue on South Broad Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Broad Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Furnace Hills Pike

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Furnace Hills Pike

  13. 13

    Continue on Furnace Hill Pike

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Furnace Hill Pike

  14. 14

    Continue on Stiegel Pike

    6 mi · 7 min · Stiegel Pike

  15. 15

    Continue on South College Street

    5.5 mi · 7 min · South College Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Lancaster Avenue

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Lancaster Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Lancaster Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Lancaster Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Lancaster Avenue

    1035 ft · 32 sec · Lancaster Avenue

  19. 19

    Take the exit right toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown

    1126 ft · 27 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · William Penn Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 419: Rehrersburg

    847 ft · 24 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Four Point Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Four Point Road

  23. 23

    Turn left

    9.9 mi · 15 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Pottsville Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Pottsville Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Route 61 South

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Route 61 South

  26. 26

    Continue on Pottsville Boulevard

    1434 ft · 18 sec · Pottsville Boulevard

  27. 27

    Continue on South Claude A. Lord Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Claude A. Lord Boulevard

  28. 28

    Continue on Pottsville Saint Clair Highway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Pottsville Saint Clair Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on Joseph H. Long Boulevard

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Joseph H. Long Boulevard

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North: Hazleton

    1662 ft · 40 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left

    59.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  33. 33

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  34. 34

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

    953 ft · 19 sec · Cedar Avenue

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Lampeter and City of Scranton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
35 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 North
59.9 mi · 44%
Stiegel Pike
5.97 mi · 4%
Lancaster Avenue
5.53 mi · 4%
South College Street
5.49 mi · 4%
Lititz Pike
5.03 mi · 4%
Joseph H. Long Boulevard
4.81 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 81 North

Merge slight left

59.6 mi · 01h 11m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.3 mi
100.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Frackville
01h 11m from West Lampeter
Leave By
1:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving West Lampeter and Mostly Cloudy 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 Lampeter to City of Scranton?

The road trip is about 137.4 miles (221.2 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?

Frackville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62 miles from West Lampeter and 75.6 miles from City of Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 100.1 miles (161.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.3 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 1:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.16 one way or $44.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around West Lampeter and Mostly Cloudy near City of Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Frackville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Frackville, 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 Frackville.

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

59 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

78 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Middletown

78 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Lampeter and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 100.08 mi (161.07 km).

West Lampeter

#1 West Lampeter

Township of Pennsylvania

Population15,983
Coordinates40.0303800, -76.2702400
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
City of Scranton

#2 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population76,089
Coordinates41.4043700, -75.6649100
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Start: Peony Road (-76.270224, 40.030346)
End: Cedar Avenue (-75.663942, 41.404264)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 221 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.85 gal
18.36 L · about $22.16
Round trip
$44.33
9.7 gal · 36.72 L
Estimated CO2
43.1 kg one way
Round trip: 86.2 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.57 $22.16 $44.33
Mid-grade $5.00 $24.26 $48.53
Premium $5.39 $26.16 $52.31
Diesel $6.60 $32.01 $64.02

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 · Sep 22, 2026

There is no time difference between West Lampeter and City of Scranton. The current time is 09:47:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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