How far is Bressler, PA from City of Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Bressler, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 122.4 miles (197 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.2 miles (162.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
122.4 mi
02h 05m
Flight
101.18 mi
162.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.18 mi
Kilometers
162.83 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.4 mi
Kilometers
196.99 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Scranton
Tue, Nov 10, 7:13 AM EST
Return by in Bressler
Tue, Nov 10, 9:18 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bressler
2026-11-10T05:08
Arrive City of Scranton
Tue, Nov 10, 7:13 AM EST
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM EST

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

Leave by
2:20 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bressler
9:30 PM EST
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
Frackville
PA

Borough in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

From Bressler
60.8 mi
01h 02m
To City of Scranton
61.6 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 12:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
63°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bressler and City of Scranton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bressler and City of Scranton.

  1. 1

    Start on Chambers Street

    33 m · 8 sec · Chambers Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Center Street

    58 m · 7 sec · Center Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Highland Street

    2799 ft · 1 min · Highland Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Eisenhower Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Eisenhower Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1154 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 83 North, US 322 West

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North: Hazleton, Allentown

    3087 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    113.7 mi · 2 hr 14 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  12. 12

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

    953 ft · 19 sec · Cedar Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bressler and City of 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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
American Legion Memorial Highway
114 mi · 93%
I 83 North
3.47 mi · 3%
Eisenhower Boulevard
1.48 mi · 1%
River Street
0.96 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.68 mi · 1%
I 81 North
0.58 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.2 mi
101.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Frackville
01h 02m from Bressler
Leave By
2:20 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Bressler 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 Bressler to City of Scranton?

The road trip is about 122.4 miles (197 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Frackville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.8 miles from Bressler and 61.6 miles from City of Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 101.2 miles (162.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 2:20 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.83 one way or $37.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Bressler and Mostly Sunny near City of Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Frackville

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

59 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

78 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Middletown

78 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bressler and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 101.18 mi (162.83 km).

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#1 Bressler

Situated within Swatara Township in Dauphin County, this census-designated place lies in south-central Pennsylvania at an elevation of roughly 489 feet.

Population0
Coordinates40.2295300, -76.8199700
Altitude149
CountryUnited States
City of Scranton

#2 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population76,089
Coordinates41.4043700, -75.6649100
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Start: Chambers Street (-76.819959, 40.229524)
End: Cedar Avenue (-75.663942, 41.404264)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 197 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.32 gal
16.35 L · about $18.83
Round trip
$37.66
8.64 gal · 32.7 L
Estimated CO2
38.4 kg one way
Round trip: 76.8 kg / 169 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.36 $18.83 $37.66
Mid-grade $4.79 $20.70 $41.39
Premium $5.24 $22.62 $45.24
Diesel $6.56 $28.33 $56.66

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Bressler and City of Scranton. The current time is 05:08:28.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.