Allentown to Scranton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Allentown from Scranton?

The distance from Allentown to Scranton is 56 miles (90.2 km) as the crow flies. Scranton is located N of Allentown. By car, the driving distance is approximately 72.9 miles, taking about 1h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 37min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Allentown and Scranton. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.