Middletown, New York to Scranton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

64.4 miles 103.6 km · straight line
80.5 miles estimated 129.5 km · driving distance
1h 37min estimated drive time
$8 - $10 estimated fuel cost
~38min flight time · usually no direct flights
268° W bearing direction

How far is Middletown, New York from Scranton?

The distance from Middletown, New York to Scranton is 64.4 miles (103.6 km) as the crow flies. Scranton is located W of Middletown, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 80.5 miles, taking about 1h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 38min. Both are located in United States — Middletown, New York in New York and Scranton in Pennsylvania.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Middletown, New York 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.

How to Get from Middletown, New York to Scranton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 37min $8 - $10 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 56min $6–$12* Budget
Train ~1h 32min $10–$28* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Middletown, New York & Scranton

Quick Facts

Middletown, New York
41.45°N, 74.42°W
America/New_York
170m elevation
Scranton
41.41°N, 75.66°W
America/New_York
230m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 21 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 386.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients