How far is West Pottsgrove, PA from Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from West Pottsgrove, PA to Scranton, PA is about 100.7 miles (162.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.8 miles (128.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m 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 01h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Pottsgrove and Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Pottsgrove and Scranton.
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Start on Holly Drive
814 ft · 38 sec · Holly Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Grosstown Road
65 m · 11 sec · Grosstown Road
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Turn left onto Rice Street
2823 ft · 2 min · Rice Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West High Street
3170 ft · 1 min · West High Street
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Turn left onto Gabel Avenue
115 m · 19 sec · Gabel Avenue
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Turn right onto West King Street
634 ft · 30 sec · West King Street
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Turn left onto Pottstown Pike
7.6 mi · 11 min · Pottstown Pike
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Continue straight
891 ft · 17 sec
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Continue straight
12 mi · 20 min
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Turn slight left onto Kings Highway North
1.6 km · 1 min · Kings Highway North
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Turn slight right onto East Macungie Road
2080 ft · 57 sec · East Macungie Road
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Continue on North Brookside Road
4 mi · 7 min · North Brookside Road
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Turn right onto Hamilton Boulevard
785 ft · 22 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
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Turn left onto Schantz Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Schantz Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Hausman Road
116 m · 11 sec · South Hausman Road
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Turn right onto Werley Road
71 m · 8 sec · Werley Road
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Continue on Werley Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Werley Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 476, PATP
1782 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 476 North: Scranton
2250 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
57 mi · 1 hr 4 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
1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Continue on Adams Avenue
566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue
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Turn left onto Biden Street
972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street
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Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Pottsgrove and 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
57 mi · 01h 04m
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 West Pottsgrove and Rain Showers Likely near Scranton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Pottsgrove to Scranton?
The road trip is about 100.7 miles (162.1 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?
Parryville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.1 miles from West Pottsgrove and 51.6 miles from Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.8 miles (128.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 2:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.55 one way or $29.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around West Pottsgrove and Rain Showers Likely near Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Parryville
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 Parryville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Pottsgrove and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 79.78 mi (128.4 km).
#1 West Pottsgrove
Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,833 |
| Coordinates | 40.2545400, -75.6846300 |
| Altitude | 79 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 162 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $14.55 | $29.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $16.37 | $32.74 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $17.64 | $35.27 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $21.29 | $42.58 |
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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