How far is Bridgeville, PA from Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Bridgeville, PA to Scranton, PA is about 146.8 miles (236.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.7 miles (176.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in southern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bridgeville and Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bridgeville and Scranton.
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Start on Green Branch Road
1.5 mi · 6 min · Green Branch Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Chapel Church Road
1 km · 3 min · Chapel Church Road
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Turn sharp right onto New Bridgeville Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · New Bridgeville Road
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Continue on Abels Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Abels Road
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Continue on South Main Street
2970 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
1166 ft · 23 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Nursery Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Nursery Road
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Continue on Cool Creek Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Cool Creek Road
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Continue on North 9th Street
1059 ft · 27 sec · North 9th Street
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Continue on Cool Springs Road
2737 ft · 58 sec · Cool Springs Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 East: Lancaster
1413 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
13.2 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 501
964 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on Chester Road
1327 ft · 26 sec · Chester Road
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Turn left onto Lititz Pike
5.1 mi · 9 min · Lititz Pike
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Continue on South Broad Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Broad Street
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Continue on Furnace Hills Pike
2.4 mi · 3 min · Furnace Hills Pike
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Continue on Furnace Hill Pike
4.2 mi · 5 min · Furnace Hill Pike
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Continue on Stiegel Pike
6 mi · 7 min · Stiegel Pike
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Continue on South College Street
5.5 mi · 7 min · South College Street
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Continue on Lancaster Avenue
4.1 mi · 5 min · Lancaster Avenue
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Continue on Lancaster Avenue
1.2 mi · 1 min · Lancaster Avenue
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Continue on Lancaster Avenue
1035 ft · 32 sec · Lancaster Avenue
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Take the exit right toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
1126 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
3.5 mi · 4 min · William Penn Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 419: Rehrersburg
847 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Four Point Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Four Point Road
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Turn left
9.9 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto Pottsville Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Pottsville Street
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Turn left onto Route 61 South
2.9 mi · 4 min · Route 61 South
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Continue on Pottsville Boulevard
1434 ft · 18 sec · Pottsville Boulevard
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Continue on South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
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Continue on Pottsville Saint Clair Highway
1.6 km · 1 min · Pottsville Saint Clair Highway
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Continue on Joseph H. Long Boulevard
4.8 mi · 6 min · Joseph H. Long Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North: Hazleton
1662 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
59.6 mi · 1 hr 11 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 Bridgeville and Scranton.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 81 North
Merge slight left
59.6 mi · 01h 11m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Bridgeville and Rain Showers Likely near Scranton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bridgeville to Scranton?
The road trip is about 146.8 miles (236.3 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?
Schuylkill Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.9 miles from Bridgeville and 74.9 miles from Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.7 miles (176.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.1 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 12:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.17 one way or $42.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Bridgeville and Rain Showers Likely near Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Schuylkill Haven
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 Schuylkill Haven.
White Haven, PA
Mount Joy
Lancaster station
Elizabethtown station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bridgeville and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 109.76 mi (176.64 km).
#1 Bridgeville
Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,870 |
| Coordinates | 39.9376000, -76.4538500 |
| Altitude | 76 |
| 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: 236 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
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 | $4.09 | $21.17 | $42.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $23.82 | $47.65 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $25.66 | $51.32 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $30.98 | $61.95 |
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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