How far is Briar Creek, PA from Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Briar Creek, PA to Scranton, PA is about 57.5 miles (92.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight 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 01h 00m.
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.
Borough in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Briar Creek and Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Briar Creek and Scranton.
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Start on River Road
6 m · 2 sec · River Road
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Turn right onto West Front Street
2.6 mi · 6 min · West Front Street
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Turn right onto South Market Street
1805 ft · 44 sec · South Market Street
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Continue on 3rd Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · 3rd Street
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Continue on Berwick Hazleton Highway
7.3 mi · 11 min · Berwick Hazleton Highway
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Continue on Berwick Hazleton Highway
86 m · 7 sec · Berwick Hazleton Highway
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Take the ramp slight right
1441 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
3.5 mi · 4 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
1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Continue on Adams Avenue
566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue
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Turn left onto Biden Street
972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street
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Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Briar Creek and 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.
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.
Sunny leaving Briar Creek and Sunny near Scranton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Briar Creek to Scranton?
The road trip is about 57.5 miles (92.6 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Nuangola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.2 miles from Briar Creek and 32.3 miles from Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 4:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.06 one way or $18.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Briar Creek and Sunny near Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Nuangola
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 Nuangola.
Wilkes-Barre, PA
White Haven, PA
Scranton, PA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Briar Creek and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 40.72 mi (65.54 km).
#1 Briar Creek
Borough in eastern Columbia County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 672 |
| Coordinates | 41.0459200, -76.2821600 |
| Altitude | 151 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 93 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $4.46 | $9.06 | $18.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $10.00 | $20.00 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $10.77 | $21.54 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $13.30 | $26.59 |
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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