Newark, New Jersey to Scranton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

90.6 miles 145.8 km · straight line
113.3 miles estimated 182.3 km · driving distance
2h 17min estimated drive time
$11 - $13 estimated fuel cost
~41min flight time · usually no direct flights
301° WNW bearing direction

How far is Newark, New Jersey from Scranton?

The distance from Newark, New Jersey to Scranton is 90.6 miles (145.8 km) as the crow flies. Scranton is located WNW of Newark, New Jersey. By car, the driving distance is approximately 113.3 miles, taking about 2h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 41min. Both are located in United States — Newark, New Jersey in New Jersey 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 Newark, New Jersey 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 Newark, New Jersey to Scranton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 17min $11 - $13 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 44min $9–$17* Budget
Train ~2h 10min $14–$40* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Newark, New Jersey & Scranton

Quick Facts

Newark, New Jersey
40.74°N, 74.17°W
America/New_York
10m 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 8 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 274.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients