How far is City of Scranton, PA from New Milford, PA?

The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to New Milford, PA is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.39 mi
00h 47m
Flight
32.51 mi
52.32 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.51 mi
Kilometers
52.32 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.39 mi
Kilometers
60.17 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Milford
Sat, Apr 18, 11:39 AM EDT
Return by in City of Scranton
Sat, Apr 18, 12:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Scranton
2026-04-18T10:51
Arrive New Milford
Sat, Apr 18, 11:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 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
Clifford
PA

Township in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania

From City of Scranton
18.7 mi
00h 23m
To New Milford
18.7 mi
00h 23m

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
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    32 mi · 37 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 492: New Milford, Lakeside

    1633 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto State Route 492

    1797 ft · 30 sec · State Route 492

  12. 12

    Continue on Jackson Street

    1637 ft · 33 sec · Jackson Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Main Street

    41 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    11 m · 3 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
4 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
32.1 mi · 86%
North Scranton Expressway
3.08 mi · 8%
Mulberry Street
0.43 mi · 1%
State Route 492
0.34 mi · 1%
Adams Avenue
0.32 mi · 1%
Jackson Street
0.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 81 North

Merge slight left

32 mi · 00h 37m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
32.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clifford
00h 23m from City of Scranton
Leave By
4:54 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 New Milford.

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 Milford?

The road trip is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Clifford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.7 miles from City of Scranton and 18.7 miles from New Milford.

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

The direct path is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.39 one way or $10.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 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 New Milford.

Stop Ideas Near Clifford

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

27 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

51 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

65 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 New Milford. Straight-line distance: 32.51 mi (52.32 km).

City of Scranton

#1 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population76,089
Coordinates41.4043700, -75.6649100
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
New Milford

#2 New Milford

Township in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania

Population833
Coordinates41.8725800, -75.7271300
Altitude339
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Scranton (-75.66491, 41.40437)
End: New Milford (-75.72713, 41.87258)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
4.99 L · about $5.39
Round trip
$10.79
2.64 gal · 9.98 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.39 $10.79
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.07 $12.14
Premium $4.95 $6.54 $13.08
Diesel $5.98 $7.89 $15.79

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 New Milford. The current time is 10:51:38.

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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.