How far is Boiling Springs, PA from City of Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Boiling Springs, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 142.1 miles (228.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.6 miles (186.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.
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 southern Northumberland 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 Boiling Springs and City of Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boiling Springs and City of Scranton.
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Start on East 1st Street
31 m · 3 sec · East 1st Street
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Turn right onto Front Street
1133 ft · 23 sec · Front Street
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Continue on Forge Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Forge Road
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Turn right onto Westminster Drive
160 m · 18 sec · Westminster Drive
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Turn left onto York Road
1743 ft · 47 sec · York Road
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Turn right onto Fairfield Street
2277 ft · 1 min · Fairfield Street
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Turn right onto West Trindle Road
918 ft · 24 sec · West Trindle Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1216 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
15.8 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11, US 15: Enola, Marysville
931 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North, US 15 North: Marysville
1828 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left
2072 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
1.2 km · 1 min · George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
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Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
3.4 mi · 5 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
114.5 mi · 2 hr 15 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
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 Boiling Springs and City of 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
Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
115 mi · 02h 15m
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 Clear leaving Boiling Springs and Mostly Sunny near City of Scranton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Boiling Springs to City of Scranton?
The road trip is about 142.1 miles (228.7 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?
Zerbe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.6 miles from Boiling Springs and 71.5 miles from City of Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.6 miles (186.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:42 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.88 one way or $43.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Boiling Springs and Mostly Sunny near City of Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Zerbe
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 Zerbe.
Elizabethtown station
Middletown
Mount Joy
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boiling Springs and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 115.65 mi (186.12 km).
#1 Boiling Springs
Located in Cumberland County at an elevation of 472 feet, this unincorporated community is situated within the fertile Cumberland Valley.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.1498100, -77.1283100 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| 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: 229 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $4.37 | $21.88 | $43.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.80 | $24.05 | $48.10 |
| Premium | $5.25 | $26.29 | $52.57 |
| Diesel | $6.56 | $32.88 | $65.76 |
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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