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

The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Burnham, PA is about 135.2 miles (217.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.5 miles (181 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m 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
135.22 mi
02h 50m
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
135.22 mi
Kilometers
217.62 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burnham
Thu, Apr 16, 9:24 AM EDT
Return by in City of Scranton
Thu, Apr 16, 12:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Scranton
2026-04-16T06:33
Arrive Burnham
Thu, Apr 16, 9:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Scranton
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 City of Scranton
67.5 mi
01h 25m
To Burnham
67.7 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cedar Avenue

    553 ft · 11 sec · Cedar Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Cedar Avenue

    122 m · 13 sec · Cedar Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · River Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1178 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    32.7 mi · 40 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg

    1.1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    35.5 mi · 39 min · Keystone Shortway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville

    1266 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Continental Boulevard

    3 mi · 4 min · Continental Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Northumberland Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Northumberland Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Point Township Drive

    8.1 mi · 11 min · Point Township Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Front Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Front Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto King Street

    156 m · 22 sec · King Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Water Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Water Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Susquehanna Trail

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Susquehanna Trail

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Susquehanna Trail

    3.4 mi · 7 min · North Susquehanna Trail

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2095 ft · 49 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    10.5 mi · 12 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    30.8 mi · 36 min · West Market Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    1707 ft · 51 sec · Spring Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Banks Avenue

    85 m · 8 sec · Banks Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    119 m · 16 sec · Bridge Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Mill Road

    1094 ft · 38 sec · Mill Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Electric Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Electric Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on South Logan Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · South Logan Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West Freedom Avenue

    1485 ft · 49 sec · West Freedom Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Walnut Street

    2900 ft · 1 min · Walnut Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto North Beech Street

    22 m · 2 sec · North Beech Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Beech Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
35.5 mi · 26%
American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 24%
West Market Street
30.8 mi · 23%
North Susquehanna Trail
14.3 mi · 11%
Point Township Drive
8.13 mi · 6%
Continental Boulevard
2.98 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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.7 mi
112.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Danville
01h 25m from City of Scranton
Leave By
12:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 135.2 miles (217.6 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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 67.5 miles from City of Scranton and 67.7 miles from Burnham.

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 22.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.49 one way or $38.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.4 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 Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Burnham.

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 City of Scranton and Burnham. Straight-line distance: 112.46 mi (180.98 km).

City of Scranton

#1 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population76,089
Coordinates41.4043700, -75.6649100
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Burnham

#2 Burnham

Borough in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population1,984
Coordinates40.6386800, -77.5686100
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Scranton (-75.66491, 41.40437)
End: Burnham (-77.56861, 40.63868)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 218 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.77 gal
18.06 L · about $19.49
Round trip
$38.98
9.54 gal · 36.12 L
Estimated CO2
42.4 kg one way
Round trip: 84.8 kg / 187 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $19.49 $38.98
Mid-grade $4.60 $21.94 $43.87
Premium $4.95 $23.63 $47.26
Diesel $5.98 $28.52 $57.05

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 City of Scranton and Burnham. The current time is 06:33:50.

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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.