How far is Bridgeport, PA from City of Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Bridgeport, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 111.3 miles (179.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.3 miles (147 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.
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 of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bridgeport and City of Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bridgeport and City of Scranton.
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Start on Mill Street
1051 ft · 54 sec · Mill Street
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Turn left onto West Front Street
590 ft · 30 sec · West Front Street
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Turn right onto Dekalb Street
1858 ft · 1 min · Dekalb Street
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Turn right onto East Lafayette Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · East Lafayette Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Conshohocken Road
631 ft · 26 sec · Conshohocken Road
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Turn right onto East Ridge Pike
1708 ft · 51 sec · East Ridge Pike
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Continue on East Main Street
908 ft · 24 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on West Ridge Pike
1.2 km · 2 min · West Ridge Pike
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 476 North
2131 ft · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
1.5 km · 1 min · Mid-County Expressway
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Turn slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
885 ft · 14 sec · Mid-County Expressway
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
94.9 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 315, I 81: Pittston, Scranton
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 315 North: Scranton
844 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chestnut Street
159 m · 9 sec · Chestnut Street
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Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Scranton
1395 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
8.2 mi · 9 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 Bridgeport 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.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
94.9 mi · 01h 45m
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 Bridgeport 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 Bridgeport to City of Scranton?
The road trip is about 111.3 miles (179.1 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?
Slatington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.3 miles from Bridgeport and 56 miles from City of Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.3 miles (147 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 2:42 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.13 one way or $34.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bridgeport and Mostly Sunny near City of Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Slatington
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 Slatington.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bridgeport and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 91.32 mi (146.96 km).
#1 Bridgeport
Situated along the southern bank of the Schuylkill River, this borough forms part of the densely populated Philadelphia metropolitan area within Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.1051100, -75.3451800 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| 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: 179 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
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 | $4.36 | $17.13 | $34.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.79 | $18.83 | $37.66 |
| Premium | $5.24 | $20.58 | $41.15 |
| Diesel | $6.56 | $25.77 | $51.55 |
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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