How far is Bloomsburg, PA from City of Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Bloomsburg, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.5 miles (79.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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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 01h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomsburg and City of Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomsburg and City of Scranton.
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Start on Iron Street
140 m · 22 sec · Iron Street
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Turn right onto East 3rd Street
134 m · 21 sec · East 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Center Street
156 m · 27 sec · Center Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
881 ft · 37 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Lightstreet Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Lightstreet Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1948 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
23.6 mi · 26 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
32.4 mi · 40 min
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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
953 ft · 19 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomsburg and City of Scranton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 81 North
Merge slight left
32.4 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Bloomsburg and Mostly Cloudy near City of Scranton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bloomsburg to City of Scranton?
The road trip is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Dorrance is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.4 miles from Bloomsburg and 30.9 miles from City of Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.5 miles (79.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 4:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.92 one way or $19.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bloomsburg and Mostly Cloudy near City of Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Dorrance
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 Dorrance.
Wilkes-Barre, PA
White Haven, PA
Scranton, PA
Elizabethtown station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomsburg and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 49.53 mi (79.71 km).
#1 Bloomsburg
Town in Columbia County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 14,585 |
| Coordinates | 41.0037000, -76.4549500 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| Country | United States |
#2 City of Scranton
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 76,089 |
| Coordinates | 41.4043700, -75.6649100 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cedar Avenue (-75.663942, 41.404264)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $4.57 | $9.92 | $19.83 |
| Mid-grade | $5.00 | $10.86 | $21.71 |
| Premium | $5.39 | $11.70 | $23.41 |
| Diesel | $6.60 | $14.32 | $28.64 |
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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