How far is Blooming Grove, PA from Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Blooming Grove, PA to Scranton, PA is about 164.7 miles (265.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.2 miles (209.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blooming Grove and Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blooming Grove and Scranton.
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Start on Blooming Grove Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Blooming Grove Road
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Turn left onto York Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · York Street
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Continue on North Railroad Street
1759 ft · 49 sec · North Railroad Street
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Continue on Eichelberger Street
707 ft · 25 sec · Eichelberger Street
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Turn left onto Stock Street
133 m · 15 sec · Stock Street
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Turn right onto Carlisle Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · Carlisle Street
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Continue on Carlisle Pike
7.6 mi · 12 min · Carlisle Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Carlisle Pike
56 m · 4 sec · Carlisle Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Carlisle Pike
5.5 mi · 8 min · Carlisle Pike
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Take the exit slight right
1162 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
13.5 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 581 East: Harrisburg, York
2218 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
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Continue on American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
1383 ft · 22 sec · American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
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Merge slight left
4.6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State College
4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North: Hazleton, Allentown
3087 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
113.7 mi · 2 hr 14 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 307
835 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto River Street
1.5 km · 2 min · River Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Continue on Adams Avenue
566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue
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Turn left onto Biden Street
972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street
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Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Blooming Grove and Scranton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
American Legion Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
114 mi · 02h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Blooming Grove 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 Blooming Grove to Scranton?
The road trip is about 164.7 miles (265.1 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?
East Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.6 miles from Blooming Grove and 83.1 miles from Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.2 miles (209.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.5 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 12:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.74 one way or $47.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Blooming Grove and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near East Franklin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Franklin.
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Mount Joy
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blooming Grove and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 130.16 mi (209.48 km).
#1 Blooming Grove
Township in Pike County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,687 |
| Coordinates | 39.7948200, -76.9441500 |
| Altitude | 231 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 265 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $23.74 | $47.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $26.72 | $53.44 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $28.78 | $57.57 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $34.74 | $69.49 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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