How far is Whitehall, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Whitehall, PA to Scranton, PA is about 166.2 miles (267.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.1 miles (217.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
166.16 mi
02h 45m
Flight
135.07 mi
217.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.07 mi
Kilometers
217.37 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.16 mi
Kilometers
267.41 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Fri, Apr 17, 10:46 AM EDT
Return by in Whitehall
Fri, Apr 17, 1:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitehall
2026-04-17T08:00
Arrive Scranton
Fri, Apr 17, 10:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whitehall
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
Pine Grove
PA

Human settlement

From Whitehall
82.3 mi
01h 23m
To Scranton
83.8 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph W
Destination
75°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Whitehall and Scranton.

  1. 1

    Start on White Hall Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · White Hall Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Maple Street

    1.3 km · 3 min · Maple Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Maple Street

    843 ft · 26 sec · Maple Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Hanover Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Hanover Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Hanover Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Hanover Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1586 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    27 mi · 35 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 581 East: Harrisburg, York

    2218 ft · 58 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway

    1383 ft · 22 sec · American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State College

    4 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North: Hazleton, Allentown

    3087 ft · 48 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    113.7 mi · 2 hr 14 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  18. 18

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

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitehall 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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
American Legion Memorial Highway
114 mi · 68%
Hanover Road
35 mi · 21%
American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
6.41 mi · 4%
I 83 North
4.01 mi · 2%
White Hall Road
1.2 mi · 1%
River Street
0.96 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.1 mi
135.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pine Grove
01h 23m from Whitehall
Leave By
12:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Whitehall and 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 Whitehall to Scranton?

The road trip is about 166.2 miles (267.4 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?

Pine Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.3 miles from Whitehall and 83.8 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 135.1 miles (217.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 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 12:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.94 one way or $47.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Whitehall and Chance Rain Showers near Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Pine Grove

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

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

RAIL

Elizabethtown station

49 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Middletown

49 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

50 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

53 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitehall and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 135.07 mi (217.37 km).

Whitehall

#1 Whitehall

Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Population27,919
Coordinates39.7909300, -77.1094300
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: White Hall Road (-77.109682, 39.790828)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 267 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.86 gal
22.2 L · about $23.94
Round trip
$47.89
11.72 gal · 44.4 L
Estimated CO2
52.1 kg one way
Round trip: 104.2 kg / 230 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $23.94 $47.89
Mid-grade $4.60 $26.95 $53.90
Premium $4.95 $29.03 $58.06
Diesel $5.98 $35.04 $70.09

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Whitehall and Scranton. The current time is 08:00:18.

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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.