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

The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Gibson, PA is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.44 mi
00h 44m
Flight
27.6 mi
44.41 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.6 mi
Kilometers
44.41 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.44 mi
Kilometers
52.2 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gibson
Sat, Apr 18, 6:24 AM EDT
Return by in City of Scranton
Sat, Apr 18, 7:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Scranton
2026-04-18T05:40
Arrive Gibson
Sat, Apr 18, 6:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in City of Scranton
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Scott
PA

Township in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States

From City of Scranton
16.2 mi
00h 22m
To Gibson
16.2 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cedar Avenue

    638 ft · 13 sec · Cedar Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    1692 ft · 40 sec · Adams Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Mulberry Street

    2266 ft · 1 min · Mulberry Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Scranton Expressway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · North Scranton Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81, US 6 Business East, US 6 East: Dickson City

    1025 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on US 6 Business East, I 81 North, US 6 West: Dickson City, Binghamton

    158 m · 13 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Scranton Carbondale Highway

    70 m · 6 sec · Scranton Carbondale Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North, US 6 West: Binghamton

    818 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    25.2 mi · 30 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 547: Harford

    1550 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Route 547

    2.3 mi · 5 min · State Route 547

  12. 12

    Continue on State Route 547

    1031 ft · 21 sec · State Route 547

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Great Bend Turnpike

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 North
25.3 mi · 78%
North Scranton Expressway
3.08 mi · 9%
State Route 547
2.54 mi · 8%
Mulberry Street
0.43 mi · 1%
Adams Avenue
0.32 mi · 1%
PA 547
0.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 81 North

Merge slight left

25.2 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
27.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Scott
00h 22m from City of Scranton
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Scott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from City of Scranton and 16.2 miles from Gibson.

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

The direct path is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.66 one way or $9.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 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 Gibson.

Stop Ideas Near Scott

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

18 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

42 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Gibson. Straight-line distance: 27.6 mi (44.41 km).

City of Scranton

#1 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population76,089
Coordinates41.4043700, -75.6649100
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
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#2 Gibson

Unincorporated community in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania

Population1,165
Coordinates41.8034100, -75.6440800
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Scranton (-75.66491, 41.40437)
End: Gibson (-75.64408, 41.80341)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.14 gal
4.33 L · about $4.66
Round trip
$9.32
2.28 gal · 8.66 L
Estimated CO2
10.1 kg one way
Round trip: 20.3 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.66 $9.32
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.24 $10.49
Premium $4.95 $5.65 $11.30
Diesel $5.98 $6.82 $13.63

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Scranton and Gibson. The current time is 05:40:19.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.