How far is Bainbridge, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Bainbridge, PA to Scranton, PA is about 136.8 miles (220.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.1 miles (169.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
136.79 mi
02h 22m
Flight
105.12 mi
169.17 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.12 mi
Kilometers
169.17 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.79 mi
Kilometers
220.14 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Fri, Nov 6, 11:53 AM EST
Return by in Bainbridge
Fri, Nov 6, 2:15 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bainbridge
2026-11-06T09:31
Arrive Scranton
Fri, Nov 6, 11:53 AM EST
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:46 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bainbridge
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Girardville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Bainbridge
64.7 mi
01h 11m
To Scranton
72.1 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 mph NW
Destination
53°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
2 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bainbridge and Scranton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bainbridge and Scranton.

  1. 1

    Start on Race Street

    1184 ft · 38 sec · Race Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto River Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · River Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Bainbridge Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Bainbridge Road

  4. 4

    Continue on West Bainbridge Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Bainbridge Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Market Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Market Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Linden Avenue

    566 ft · 15 sec · Linden Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Hanover Street

    2837 ft · 50 sec · North Hanover Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Hershey Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Hershey Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Elizabethtown Road

    1061 ft · 18 sec · Elizabethtown Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Hershey Road

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Hershey Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Fishburn Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Fishburn Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Cocoa Avenue

    1.3 mi · 4 min · Cocoa Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Park Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Park Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Hersheypark Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · Hersheypark Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Laudermilch Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Laudermilch Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Old Laudermilch Road

    2887 ft · 45 sec · Old Laudermilch Road

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Laudermilch Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Laudermilch Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Bow Creek Road

    2174 ft · 46 sec · Bow Creek Road

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 81 North: Allentown, Hazleton

    1427 ft · 35 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    103.1 mi · 2 hr 1 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bainbridge and Scranton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
American Legion Memorial Highway
103 mi · 75%
Hershey Road
5.62 mi · 4%
Laudermilch Road
5.21 mi · 4%
Bainbridge Road
3.75 mi · 3%
Fishburn Road
2.04 mi · 1%
Cocoa Avenue
1.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

American Legion Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

103 mi · 02h 01m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.7 mi
105.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Girardville
01h 11m from Bainbridge
Leave By
1:46 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Bainbridge and Patchy Fog near Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bainbridge to Scranton?

The road trip is about 136.8 miles (220.1 km) and usually takes 02h 22m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Girardville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.7 miles from Bainbridge and 72.1 miles from Scranton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 105.1 miles (169.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:46 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.32 one way or $42.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Bainbridge and Patchy Fog near Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Girardville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Girardville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Girardville.

BUS

White Haven, PA

58 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

61 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

77 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

77 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bainbridge and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 105.12 mi (169.17 km).

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#1 Bainbridge

Situated in northwestern Lancaster County at an elevation of 308 feet, this unincorporated community lies along the eastern bank of the Susquehanna River.

Population0
Coordinates40.0909300, -76.6674700
Altitude94
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Race Street (-76.667558, 40.09106)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 220 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.83 gal
18.27 L · about $21.32
Round trip
$42.64
9.66 gal · 36.54 L
Estimated CO2
42.9 kg one way
Round trip: 85.8 kg / 189 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.41 $21.32 $42.64
Mid-grade $4.83 $23.34 $46.68
Premium $5.28 $25.52 $51.03
Diesel $6.59 $31.82 $63.64

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Nov 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Bainbridge and Scranton. The current time is 09:31:05.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.