How far is Birdsboro, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Birdsboro, PA to Scranton, PA is about 116.3 miles (187.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.4 miles (127.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
116.3 mi
02h 07m
Flight
79.42 mi
127.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.42 mi
Kilometers
127.81 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.3 mi
Kilometers
187.16 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:18 PM EDT
Return by in Birdsboro
Thu, Apr 23, 1:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Birdsboro
2026-04-22T21:11
Arrive Scranton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Birdsboro
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
Bowmanstown
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Birdsboro
52.8 mi
01h 03m
To Scranton
63.4 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Oklahoma Street

    36 m · 9 sec · Oklahoma Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Water Street

    832 ft · 40 sec · North Water Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street

    867 ft · 29 sec · East Main Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Furnace Street

    137 m · 13 sec · North Furnace Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South Center Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Center Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Baumstown Road

    2302 ft · 50 sec · East Baumstown Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Daniel Boone Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Daniel Boone Road

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Daniel Boone Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Daniel Boone Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Weavertown Road

    157 m · 18 sec · Weavertown Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Meetinghouse Road

    3240 ft · 2 min · Meetinghouse Road

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Boyertown Pike

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Boyertown Pike

  12. 12

    Turn sharp left onto Memorial Highway

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Memorial Highway

    63 m · 4 sec · Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Memorial Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Blandon Road

    105 m · 7 sec · Blandon Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Oley Road

    2 m · 1 sec · Oley Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Oley Road

    804 ft · 26 sec · Oley Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Memorial Highway

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on South Richmond Street

    2332 ft · 1 min · South Richmond Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    624 ft · 19 sec · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Franklin Street

    1906 ft · 46 sec · North Franklin Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Moselem Spring Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Moselem Spring Road

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Kutztown Road

    6 m · 1 sec · Kutztown Road

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Kutztown Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    8.7 mi · 11 min

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Schantz Road

    81 m · 4 sec · Schantz Road

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Schantz Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Schantz Road

  28. 28

    Turn left

    1922 ft · 46 sec

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    52 m · 3 sec

  30. 30

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown

    1420 ft · 40 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · William Penn Highway

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP, I 476: Philadelphia, Scranton

    2404 ft · 1 min

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on I 476 North: Scranton

    2250 ft · 1 min

  35. 35

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    57 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 315, I 81: Pittston, Scranton

    1.2 km · 2 min

  37. 37

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 315 North: Scranton

    844 ft · 21 sec

  38. 38

    Merge slight left onto Chestnut Street

    159 m · 9 sec · Chestnut Street

  39. 39

    Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Scranton

    1395 ft · 34 sec

  40. 40

    Merge slight left

    8.2 mi · 9 min

  41. 41

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  42. 42

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  43. 43

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

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  44. 44

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  45. 45

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  46. 46

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  47. 47

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Birdsboro 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
47 steps
25 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
4 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
57 mi · 49%
Kutztown Road
10.3 mi · 9%
Memorial Highway
9.91 mi · 9%
I 81 North
8.51 mi · 7%
Schantz Road
3.59 mi · 3%
Daniel Boone Road
2.26 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

57 mi · 01h 04m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.9 mi
79.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowmanstown
01h 03m from Birdsboro
Leave By
2:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Birdsboro and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 116.3 miles (187.2 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

Bowmanstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.8 miles from Birdsboro and 63.4 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 79.4 miles (127.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.9 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 2:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.75 one way or $33.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Birdsboro and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Bowmanstown

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

53 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

68 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

86 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Birdsboro and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 79.42 mi (127.81 km).

Birdsboro

#1 Birdsboro

Borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population5,128
Coordinates40.2645400, -75.8040900
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Oklahoma Street (-75.804063, 40.264478)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 187 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.1 gal
15.53 L · about $16.75
Round trip
$33.51
8.2 gal · 31.06 L
Estimated CO2
36.4 kg one way
Round trip: 72.9 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $16.75 $33.51
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.86 $37.71
Premium $4.95 $20.31 $40.62
Diesel $5.98 $24.52 $49.04

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Birdsboro and Scranton. The current time is 21:11:21.

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.