Cities Near Scranton
Cities near Scranton, Pennsylvania: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Allentown, Parsippany, Reading. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Scranton, Pennsylvania is Allentown, about 56 mi (90 km) away — roughly 1 hr 41 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown | 56 mi / 90 km | 1 hr 41 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Parsippany | 75 mi / 121 km | 1 hr 44 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Reading | 75 mi / 121 km | 1 hr 45 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Wayne | 80 mi / 128 km | 1 hr 51 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Plainfield | 85 mi / 136 km | 1 hr 58 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Clifton | 87 mi / 140 km | 2 hr 1 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Irvington | 88 mi / 142 km | 2 hr 3 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Edison | 90 mi / 144 km | 2 hr 5 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Jersey City | 95 mi / 153 km | 2 hr 13 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Trenton | 95 mi / 154 km | 2 hr 13 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from Scranton
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Allentown, Parsippany, Reading, Wayne, Plainfield. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Scranton include Allentown, Parsippany, Reading, Wayne, Plainfield. The closest is Allentown, about 56 miles (90 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.