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

The driving distance from Burnham, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 133 miles (214.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.5 miles (181 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 09m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
133.01 mi
02h 34m
Flight
112.46 mi
180.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.46 mi
Kilometers
180.98 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.01 mi
Kilometers
214.06 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Scranton
Thu, Apr 16, 6:57 AM EDT
Return by in Burnham
Thu, Apr 16, 9:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burnham
2026-04-16T04:22
Arrive City of Scranton
Thu, Apr 16, 6:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Burnham
9:30 PM EDT
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
Danville
PA

Borough in southern Montour County, Pennsylvania

From Burnham
67.2 mi
01h 17m
To City of Scranton
65.9 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Beech Street

    22 m · 4 sec · North Beech Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Walnut Street

    2900 ft · 1 min · North Walnut Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Freedom Avenue

    1485 ft · 46 sec · West Freedom Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Logan Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · South Logan Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Electric Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Electric Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Mill Road

    1094 ft · 39 sec · Mill Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    119 m · 13 sec · Bridge Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Banks Avenue

    85 m · 9 sec · Banks Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    1707 ft · 54 sec · Spring Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Walnut Street

    30.8 mi · 36 min · East Walnut Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    10.4 mi · 12 min · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Susquehanna Trail

    3271 ft · 1 min · Susquehanna Trail

  13. 13

    Continue on North Susquehanna Trail

    3.2 mi · 6 min · North Susquehanna Trail

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Susquehanna Trail

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Susquehanna Trail

  15. 15

    Continue on Water Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Water Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Point Township Drive

    8.1 mi · 11 min · Point Township Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on Northumberland Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Northumberland Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Continental Boulevard

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Continental Boulevard

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    1405 ft · 34 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    35.5 mi · 39 min · Keystone Shortway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre

    1.1 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 40 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  25. 25

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

    953 ft · 19 sec · Cedar Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Burnham and City of Scranton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
35.5 mi · 27%
I 81 North
33.1 mi · 25%
East Walnut Street
30.8 mi · 23%
South Main Street
10.4 mi · 8%
Point Township Drive
8.13 mi · 6%
North Susquehanna Trail
3.22 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

35.5 mi · 00h 39m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.5 mi
112.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Danville
01h 17m from Burnham
Leave By
1:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Burnham and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near City of Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Burnham to City of Scranton?

The road trip is about 133 miles (214.1 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?

Danville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.2 miles from Burnham and 65.9 miles from City of Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 112.5 miles (181 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 1:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.16 one way or $38.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Burnham and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near City of Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Danville

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

69 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

77 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

81 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

86 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burnham and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 112.46 mi (180.98 km).

Burnham

#1 Burnham

Borough in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population1,984
Coordinates40.6386800, -77.5686100
Altitude171
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: North Beech Street (-77.56868, 40.638644)
End: Cedar Avenue (-75.663942, 41.404264)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 214 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.69 gal
17.77 L · about $19.16
Round trip
$38.33
9.38 gal · 35.54 L
Estimated CO2
41.7 kg one way
Round trip: 83.4 kg / 184 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $19.16 $38.33
Mid-grade $4.60 $21.57 $43.14
Premium $4.95 $23.23 $46.47
Diesel $5.98 $28.05 $56.09

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Burnham and City of Scranton. The current time is 04:22:55.

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