How far is Blossburg, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Blossburg, PA to Scranton, PA is about 104.6 miles (168.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.7 miles (120.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 56m 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
104.64 mi
02h 28m
Flight
74.71 mi
120.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.71 mi
Kilometers
120.24 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.64 mi
Kilometers
168.4 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:59 AM EDT
Return by in Blossburg
Thu, Apr 23, 3:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blossburg
2026-04-22T22:31
Arrive Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blossburg
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
Danville
PA

Borough in southern Montour County, Pennsylvania

From Blossburg
70.8 mi
01h 14m
To Scranton
33.9 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 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 Blossburg and Scranton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hannibal Street

    107 m · 20 sec · Hannibal Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1440 ft · 36 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Williamson Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · North Williamson Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Boone Run Road

    598 ft · 18 sec · Boone Run Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward US 15 South: Williamsport

    1710 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Appalachian Thruway

    38.3 mi · 44 min · Appalachian Thruway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 15 South: Lewisburg

    949 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    48 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Market Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Market Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto Montgomery Pike

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Pike

  11. 11

    Continue on US Highway 15

    11.7 mi · 17 min · US Highway 15

  12. 12

    Continue on Westbranch Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Westbranch Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg

    1864 ft · 59 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    2393 ft · 58 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    49 mi · 53 min · Keystone Shortway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre

    1.1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 40 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  20. 20

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

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blossburg 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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
49 mi · 47%
Appalachian Thruway
38.3 mi · 37%
I 81 North
33.1 mi · 32%
US Highway 15
11.7 mi · 11%
Westbranch Highway
2.91 mi · 3%
Montgomery Pike
1.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

49 mi · 00h 53m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.9 mi
74.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Danville
01h 14m from Blossburg
Leave By
1:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Blossburg 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 Blossburg to Scranton?

The road trip is about 104.6 miles (168.4 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?

Danville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.8 miles from Blossburg and 33.9 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 74.7 miles (120.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.9 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 1:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.08 one way or $30.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Danville

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

69 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

77 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

81 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

86 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blossburg and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 74.71 mi (120.24 km).

Blossburg

#1 Blossburg

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,471
Coordinates41.6795200, -77.0638600
Altitude408
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Hannibal Street (-77.063855, 41.679606)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 168 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.69 gal
13.98 L · about $15.08
Round trip
$30.15
7.38 gal · 27.96 L
Estimated CO2
32.8 kg one way
Round trip: 65.6 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $15.08 $30.15
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.97 $33.94
Premium $4.95 $18.28 $36.56
Diesel $5.98 $22.07 $44.13

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 Blossburg and Scranton. The current time is 22:31:45.

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.