How far is Bridgewater, PA from Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Bridgewater, PA to Scranton, PA is about 127.5 miles (205.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107.6 miles (173.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bridgewater and Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bridgewater and Scranton.
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Start on Bridgewater Road
1134 ft · 40 sec · Bridgewater Road
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Turn sharp left onto West Brookhaven Road
3.2 mi · 8 min · West Brookhaven Road
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Continue on Turner Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Turner Road
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Turn right onto Baltimore Pike
1576 ft · 38 sec · Baltimore Pike
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Turn left onto I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
1692 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
16 mi · 22 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
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 Bridgewater 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.
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.
Rain Likely leaving Bridgewater and Patchy Fog near Scranton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bridgewater to Scranton?
The road trip is about 127.5 miles (205.2 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?
Schnecksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.5 miles from Bridgewater and 63.9 miles from Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107.6 miles (173.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 2:08 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.81 one way or $39.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Likely around Bridgewater and Patchy Fog near Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Schnecksville
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 Schnecksville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bridgewater and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 107.63 mi (173.22 km).
#1 Bridgewater
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 817 |
| Coordinates | 39.8645600, -75.3979700 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| 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: 205 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
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 | $4.40 | $19.81 | $39.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $21.70 | $43.41 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $23.73 | $47.47 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $29.62 | $59.24 |
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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