How far is City of Scranton, PA from New Columbia, PA?
The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to New Columbia, PA is about 85.3 miles (137.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67.3 miles (108.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.
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.
Borough in southwestern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Scranton and New Columbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton and New Columbia.
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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
32.7 mi · 40 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
48.6 mi · 53 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Lewisburg, Williamsport
1568 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 15 South: Lewisburg
1464 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 15 South: Lewisburg
1335 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westbranch Highway
1.1 km · 55 sec · Westbranch Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward New Columbia
803 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto New Columbia Road
1566 ft · 45 sec · New Columbia Road
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Turn left onto Old Route 15
23 m · 1 sec · Old Route 15
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Route 15
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Scranton and New Columbia.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
48.6 mi · 00h 53m
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.
Sunny leaving City of Scranton and Mostly Sunny near New Columbia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Scranton to New Columbia?
The road trip is about 85.3 miles (137.2 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
Nescopeck is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.6 miles from City of Scranton and 42.7 miles from New Columbia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67.3 miles (108.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 3:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.44 one way or $26.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around City of Scranton and Mostly Sunny near New Columbia.
Stop Ideas Near Nescopeck
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 Nescopeck.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and New Columbia. Straight-line distance: 67.33 mi (108.35 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 New Columbia
Situated in eastern Union County at an elevation of 469 feet, this unincorporated community sits along the West Branch Susquehanna River in central Pennsylvania.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.0409200, -76.8669100 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Columbia (-76.86691, 41.04092)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 137 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.46 | $13.44 | $26.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $14.82 | $29.65 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $15.97 | $31.94 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $19.72 | $39.43 |
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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