How far is Barrett, PA from City of Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Barrett, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 175.9 miles (283.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.2 miles (232 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
175.88 mi
02h 51m
Flight
144.18 mi
232.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.18 mi
Kilometers
232.03 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.88 mi
Kilometers
283.05 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Scranton
Wed, Sep 23, 2:10 PM EDT
Return by in Barrett
Wed, Sep 23, 5:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Barrett
2026-09-23T11:18
Arrive City of Scranton
Wed, Sep 23, 2:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Barrett
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Spring Garden
PA

Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Barrett
87.6 mi
01h 25m
To City of Scranton
88.4 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph E
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Barrett and City of Scranton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Barrett and City of Scranton.

  1. 1

    Start on Indian Mill Lane

    616 ft · 27 sec · Indian Mill Lane

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto Clearfield Woodland Highway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Clearfield Woodland Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Shawville Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Shawville Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    1964 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    136.4 mi · 2 hr 28 min · Keystone Shortway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre

    1.1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 40 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  10. 10

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

    953 ft · 19 sec · Cedar Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Barrett and City of Scranton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
136 mi · 78%
I 81 North
33.1 mi · 19%
Clearfield Woodland Highway
2.74 mi · 2%
Shawville Highway
1.77 mi · 1%
River Street
0.96 mi · 1%
Cedar Avenue
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

136 mi · 02h 28m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.7 mi
144.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spring Garden
01h 25m from Barrett
Leave By
12:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Barrett and Mostly Cloudy near City of Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Barrett to City of Scranton?

The road trip is about 175.9 miles (283.1 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?

Spring Garden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.6 miles from Barrett and 88.4 miles from City of Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 144.2 miles (232 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.35 one way or $56.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Barrett and Mostly Cloudy near City of Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Spring Garden

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Spring Garden, 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 Spring Garden.

RAIL

Lewistown

80 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

89 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

95 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Barrett and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 144.18 mi (232.03 km).

Barrett

#1 Barrett

Township in Monroe County, Pennsylvania

Population4,145
Coordinates41.0106100, -78.3889100
Altitude384
CountryUnited States
City of Scranton

#2 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population76,089
Coordinates41.4043700, -75.6649100
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Start: Indian Mill Lane (-78.388927, 41.010593)
End: Cedar Avenue (-75.663942, 41.404264)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 283 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.21 gal
23.49 L · about $28.35
Round trip
$56.71
12.42 gal · 46.98 L
Estimated CO2
55.2 kg one way
Round trip: 110.4 kg / 243 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.57 $28.35 $56.71
Mid-grade $5.01 $31.10 $62.20
Premium $5.39 $33.48 $66.97
Diesel $6.61 $41.05 $82.10

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 · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Barrett and City of Scranton. The current time is 11:18:56.

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.