How far is Bigler, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Bigler, PA to Scranton, PA is about 169.3 miles (272.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.4 miles (226 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m 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
169.26 mi
02h 47m
Flight
140.42 mi
225.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.42 mi
Kilometers
225.98 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.26 mi
Kilometers
272.4 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Tue, Apr 14, 11:30 PM EDT
Return by in Bigler
Wed, Apr 15, 2:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bigler
2026-04-14T20:42
Arrive Scranton
Tue, Apr 14, 11:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
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
87.8 mi
01h 23m
To Scranton
81.5 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bigler and 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

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bigler and 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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 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%
Cedar Avenue
0.3 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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.9 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

Chance Rain Showers leaving Bigler and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 169.3 miles (272.4 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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 87.8 miles from Bigler and 81.5 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 140.4 miles (226 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.9 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 Chance Rain Showers around Bigler and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near 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 Scranton. Straight-line distance: 140.42 mi (225.98 km).

Bigler

#1 Bigler

Township in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania

Population1,220
Coordinates40.9847800, -78.3064100
Altitude515
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Walker Road (-78.306421, 40.984786)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

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 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
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
22.61 L · about $24.39
Round trip
$48.79
11.94 gal · 45.22 L
Estimated CO2
53.1 kg one way
Round trip: 106.1 kg / 234 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bigler and Scranton. The current time is 20:42:57.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.