How far is City of Scranton, PA from Birdsboro, PA?
The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Birdsboro, PA is about 105.9 miles (170.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.1 miles (127.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 47m 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 02h 23m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Scranton and Birdsboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton and Birdsboro.
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Start on Cedar Avenue
553 ft · 11 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Continue on Cedar Avenue
122 m · 13 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Turn left onto River Street
1.4 km · 2 min · River Street
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Take the ramp right
1178 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
8.4 mi · 9 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 315 South: Pittston
1109 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
944 ft · 23 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 476, I 81 North, PATP
104 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 476: Clarks Summit, Allentown
1968 ft · 58 sec
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Continue straight
152 m · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown
1654 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
57 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · William Penn Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 100 South: Trexlertown
1303 ft · 47 sec
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Turn straight
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto Schantz Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Schantz Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hamilton Boulevard
7 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard
1 km · 51 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
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Continue on Kutztown Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Kutztown Road
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Keep slight left
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Moselem Spring Road
77 m · 3 sec · Moselem Spring Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Moselem Spring Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Moselem Spring Road
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Continue on North Franklin Street
1906 ft · 49 sec · North Franklin Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
624 ft · 22 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto South Richmond Street
2332 ft · 57 sec · South Richmond Street
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Continue on Memorial Highway
541 ft · 12 sec · Memorial Highway
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Continue on Memorial Highway
3.6 mi · 6 min · Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto Oley Road
795 ft · 20 sec · Oley Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Blandon Road
55 m · 3 sec · Blandon Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Blandon Road
106 m · 6 sec · Blandon Road
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Continue on Memorial Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Memorial Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Memorial Highway
8 m · 1 sec · Memorial Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Memorial Highway
4.1 mi · 6 min · Memorial Highway
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Continue on Memorial Highway
1836 ft · 43 sec · Memorial Highway
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Turn sharp right onto Boyertown Pike
1.6 mi · 3 min · Boyertown Pike
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Turn slight left onto Meetinghouse Road
3240 ft · 2 min · Meetinghouse Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Weavertown Road
157 m · 14 sec · Weavertown Road
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Continue on Daniel Boone Road (State)
2.1 mi · 5 min · Daniel Boone Road (State)
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Turn right onto Benjamin Franklin Highway
1765 ft · 40 sec · Benjamin Franklin Highway
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Turn left onto South Center Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Center Road
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Continue on North Furnace Street
137 m · 18 sec · North Furnace Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
867 ft · 26 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Water Street
832 ft · 43 sec · North Water Street
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Turn left onto Oklahoma Street
36 m · 5 sec · Oklahoma Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oklahoma Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Scranton and Birdsboro.
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
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
57 mi · 01h 04m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving City of Scranton and Mostly Sunny near Birdsboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Scranton to Birdsboro?
The road trip is about 105.9 miles (170.4 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?
Bowmanstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.9 miles from City of Scranton and 53 miles from Birdsboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.1 miles (127.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 1:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.70 one way or $33.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around City of Scranton and Mostly Sunny near Birdsboro.
Stop Ideas Near Bowmanstown
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 Bowmanstown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Birdsboro. Straight-line distance: 79.09 mi (127.28 km).
#1 City of Scranton
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 76,089 |
| Coordinates | 41.4043700, -75.6649100 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Birdsboro
Borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 5,128 |
| Coordinates | 40.2645400, -75.8040900 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| Country | United States |
End: Birdsboro (-75.80409, 40.26454)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 170 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
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 | $16.70 | $33.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $18.42 | $36.84 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $19.84 | $39.68 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $24.50 | $48.99 |
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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