How far is City of Scranton, PA from Spring Brook, PA?

The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Spring Brook, PA is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m 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
11.94 mi
00h 19m
Flight
7.61 mi
12.24 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.61 mi
Kilometers
12.24 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
11.94 mi
Kilometers
19.22 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spring Brook
Sat, Apr 18, 7:13 AM EDT
Return by in City of Scranton
Sat, Apr 18, 7:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Scranton
2026-04-18T06:53
Arrive Spring Brook
Sat, Apr 18, 7:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:52 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
Elmhurst
PA

Township in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania

From City of Scranton
6 mi
00h 09m
To Spring Brook
6 mi
00h 09m

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
71°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3139 ft · 1 min · River Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Crown Avenue

    1207 ft · 28 sec · Crown Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Moosic Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Moosic Street

  6. 6

    Continue on State Route 307

    5.8 mi · 9 min · State Route 307

  7. 7

    Turn right

    3.3 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto State Route 502

    25 m · 1 sec · State Route 502

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Route 502

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 307
5.79 mi · 48%
Moosic Street
1.82 mi · 15%
River Street
0.59 mi · 5%
Crown Avenue
0.23 mi · 2%
Cedar Avenue
0.18 mi · 2%
State Route 502
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

State Route 307

Continue on State Route 307

5.79 mi · 00h 09m

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 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
7.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elmhurst
00h 09m from City of Scranton
Leave By
7:52 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 Spring Brook.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?

Elmhurst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from City of Scranton and 6 miles from Spring Brook.

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

The direct path is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.72 one way or $3.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.7 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 Spring Brook.

Stop Ideas Near Elmhurst

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

11 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

32 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

37 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 Spring Brook. Straight-line distance: 7.61 mi (12.24 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 Spring Brook

Human settlement in United States of America

Population2,691
Coordinates41.3023000, -75.6099100
Altitude469
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Scranton (-75.66491, 41.40437)
End: Spring Brook (-75.60991, 41.3023)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.42 gal
1.6 L · about $1.72
Round trip
$3.43
0.84 gal · 3.2 L
Estimated CO2
3.7 kg one way
Round trip: 7.5 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.72 $3.43
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.93 $3.86
Premium $4.95 $2.08 $4.16
Diesel $5.98 $2.51 $5.02

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 Spring Brook. The current time is 06:53:44.

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.