New City to Scranton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

88.9 miles 143 km · straight line
111.1 miles estimated 178.8 km · driving distance
2h 14min estimated drive time
$11 - $13 estimated fuel cost
~41min flight time · usually no direct flights
282° WNW bearing direction

How far is New City from Scranton?

The distance from New City to Scranton is 88.9 miles (143 km) as the crow flies. Scranton is located WNW of New City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 111.1 miles, taking about 2h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 41min. Both are located in United States — New City 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 New City 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 New City to Scranton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 14min $11 - $13 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 41min $9–$17* Budget
Train ~2h 7min $13–$39* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between New City & Scranton

Quick Facts

New City
41.15°N, 73.99°W
America/New_York
48m 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 30 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 280.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients