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

The driving distance from Bigler, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 169.1 miles (272.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.4 miles (225.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m 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
169.13 mi
02h 46m
Flight
140.36 mi
225.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.36 mi
Kilometers
225.88 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.13 mi
Kilometers
272.19 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Scranton
Mon, May 4, 8:11 AM EDT
Return by in Bigler
Mon, May 4, 10:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bigler
2026-05-04T05:24
Arrive City of Scranton
Mon, May 4, 8:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bigler
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 Bigler
87.6 mi
01h 23m
To City of Scranton
81.6 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Walker Road

    1524 ft · 1 min · Walker Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Woodland Bigler Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Woodland Bigler Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right 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 Bigler 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
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
136 mi · 81%
I 81 North
33.1 mi · 20%
Woodland Bigler Highway
2.53 mi · 1%
Shawville Highway
1.79 mi · 1%
River Street
0.96 mi · 1%
Walker Road
0.29 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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.7 mi
140.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spring Garden
01h 23m from Bigler
Leave By
12:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bigler and Mostly Sunny near City of Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 169.1 miles (272.2 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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 Bigler and 81.6 miles from City of Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 140.4 miles (225.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.7 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 12:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.39 one way or $48.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bigler and Mostly Sunny 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 Bigler and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 140.36 mi (225.88 km).

Bigler

#1 Bigler

Township in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania

Population1,220
Coordinates40.9847800, -78.3064100
Altitude515
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: Walker Road (-78.306421, 40.984786)
End: Cedar Avenue (-75.663942, 41.404264)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 272 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.97 gal
22.59 L · about $24.39
Round trip
$48.79
11.94 gal · 45.18 L
Estimated CO2
53.1 kg one way
Round trip: 106.1 kg / 234 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $24.39 $48.79
Mid-grade $4.60 $27.46 $54.91
Premium $4.95 $29.58 $59.15
Diesel $5.98 $35.70 $71.40

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Bigler and City of Scranton. The current time is 05:24:56.

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