How far is City of Scranton, PA from Bridgeport, PA?
The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Bridgeport, PA is about 160.1 miles (257.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.4 miles (214.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 23m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Scranton and Bridgeport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton and Bridgeport.
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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
113.7 mi · 2 hr 13 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 83 South, US 322 East: South Harrisburg, York
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 83 South: Harrisburg, York
4.6 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
2 mi · 3 min · American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 15 South, US 11 North, US 15 North: Gettysburg, Camp Hill
1151 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 15 South: Gettysburg
2115 ft · 2 min
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Continue straight
22.7 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 234: Heidlersburg, East Berlin
1389 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Heidlersburg Road
5.6 mi · 8 min · Heidlersburg Road
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Continue on East York Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · East York Street
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Continue on Arendtsville Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Arendtsville Road
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Continue on Main Street
2458 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North High Street
3204 ft · 1 min · North High Street
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Continue on Narrows Road
2350 ft · 57 sec · Narrows Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Narrows Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Scranton and Bridgeport.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
American Legion Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
114 mi · 02h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving City of Scranton and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bridgeport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Scranton to Bridgeport?
The road trip is about 160.1 miles (257.6 km) and usually takes 03h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
East Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80 miles from City of Scranton and 80.1 miles from Bridgeport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.4 miles (214.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.09 one way or $46.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around City of Scranton and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bridgeport.
Stop Ideas Near East Franklin
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 East Franklin.
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Mount Joy
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Bridgeport. Straight-line distance: 133.38 mi (214.66 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 Bridgeport
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,565 |
| Coordinates | 39.9323200, -77.3116500 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bridgeport (-77.31165, 39.93232)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 258 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
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 | $23.09 | $46.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $25.98 | $51.97 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $27.99 | $55.98 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $33.79 | $67.57 |
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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