How far is City of Scranton, PA from Litchfield, PA?
The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Litchfield, PA is about 94.8 miles (152.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 10m 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 05m.
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.
Township in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
Widespread Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Scranton and Litchfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton and Litchfield.
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Start on Cedar Avenue
638 ft · 13 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Continue on Adams Avenue
1692 ft · 40 sec · Adams Avenue
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Turn left onto Mulberry Street
2266 ft · 1 min · Mulberry Street
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Continue on North Scranton Expressway
3.1 mi · 5 min · North Scranton Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81, US 6 Business East, US 6 East: Dickson City
1025 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 6 Business East, I 81 North, US 6 West: Dickson City, Binghamton
158 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Scranton Carbondale Highway
70 m · 6 sec · Scranton Carbondale Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North, US 6 West: Binghamton
818 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
54.4 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning
30.3 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 282: Nicholas
1700 ft · 56 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 282
155 m · 9 sec · State Highway 282
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Turn right onto West River Road
725 ft · 28 sec · West River Road
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Turn left onto Sackett Creek Road
2.5 mi · 9 min · Sackett Creek Road
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Continue on Litchfield Road
2.5 mi · 6 min · Litchfield Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Litchfield Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Scranton and Litchfield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 81 North
Merge slight left
54.4 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.
Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving City of Scranton and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Litchfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Scranton to Litchfield?
The road trip is about 94.8 miles (152.6 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?
Great Bend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.4 miles from City of Scranton and 47.4 miles from Litchfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.4 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 2:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.65 one way or $27.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around City of Scranton and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Litchfield.
Stop Ideas Near Great Bend
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 Great Bend.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Litchfield. Straight-line distance: 55.44 mi (89.22 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 Litchfield
Township in Bradford County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,301 |
| Coordinates | 41.9675700, -76.4302200 |
| Altitude | 465 |
| Country | United States |
End: Litchfield (-76.43022, 41.96757)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 153 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $13.65 | $27.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $15.36 | $30.72 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $16.55 | $33.09 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $19.97 | $39.95 |
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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