How far is Bloomsburg, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Bloomsburg, PA to Scranton, PA is about 87.6 miles (141 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.1 miles (112.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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
87.64 mi
01h 47m
Flight
70.08 mi
112.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.08 mi
Kilometers
112.79 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.64 mi
Kilometers
141.04 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Wed, Apr 15, 7:12 PM EDT
Return by in Bloomsburg
Wed, Apr 15, 9:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomsburg
2026-04-15T17:24
Arrive Scranton
Wed, Apr 15, 7:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bloomsburg
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
McAdoo
PA

Borough in northeastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

From Bloomsburg
48.7 mi
00h 53m
To Scranton
39 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Park Road

    7 m · 4 sec · Park Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Zeigler Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · Zeigler Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Grange Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Grange Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Lee Street

    724 ft · 20 sec · Lee Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Wall Street

    2153 ft · 1 min · Wall Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Centre Avenue

    3127 ft · 41 sec · North Centre Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Pottsville Pike

  9. 9

    Continue on Shoemaker Avenue

    3219 ft · 44 sec · Shoemaker Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Pottsville Pike

  11. 11

    Continue on South 4th Street

    1321 ft · 19 sec · South 4th Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Pottsville Pike

  13. 13

    Continue on Centre Turnpike

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Centre Turnpike

  14. 14

    Continue on Route 61 South

    3 mi · 4 min · Route 61 South

  15. 15

    Continue on Pottsville Boulevard

    1434 ft · 18 sec · Pottsville Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on South Claude A. Lord Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Claude A. Lord Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Pottsville Saint Clair Highway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Pottsville Saint Clair Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Joseph H. Long Boulevard

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Joseph H. Long Boulevard

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North: Hazleton

    1662 ft · 40 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    59.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  23. 23

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

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomsburg 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
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 North
59.9 mi · 68%
Centre Turnpike
10.6 mi · 12%
Pottsville Pike
9.66 mi · 11%
Joseph H. Long Boulevard
4.81 mi · 5%
Route 61 South
3 mi · 3%
South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
1.52 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 81 North

Merge slight left

59.6 mi · 01h 11m

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
01h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.5 mi
70.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McAdoo
00h 53m from Bloomsburg
Leave By
2:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bloomsburg and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 87.6 miles (141 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

McAdoo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.7 miles from Bloomsburg and 39 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 70.1 miles (112.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 2:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.63 one way or $25.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bloomsburg and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near McAdoo

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

39 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

63 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Lancaster station

98 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomsburg and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 70.08 mi (112.79 km).

Bloomsburg

#1 Bloomsburg

Town in Columbia County, Pennsylvania

Population13,749
Coordinates40.4295400, -76.0132700
Altitude174
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Park Road (-76.01331, 40.429528)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.09 gal
11.71 L · about $12.63
Round trip
$25.25
6.18 gal · 23.42 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 54.9 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.63 $25.25
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.21 $28.42
Premium $4.95 $15.31 $30.62
Diesel $5.98 $18.48 $36.96

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 Bloomsburg and Scranton. The current time is 17:24:35.

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.