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

The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Spring City, PA is about 105.9 miles (170.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.1 miles (136.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
105.96 mi
02h 19m
Flight
85.04 mi
136.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.04 mi
Kilometers
136.86 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.96 mi
Kilometers
170.52 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spring City
Fri, Sep 18, 12:26 AM EDT
Return by in City of Scranton
Fri, Sep 18, 2:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Scranton
2026-09-17T22:07
Arrive Spring City
Fri, Sep 18, 12:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:50 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
Bowmanstown
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From City of Scranton
52.9 mi
01h 09m
To Spring City
53 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph S
Destination
65°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.4 km · 2 min · River Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1178 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    8.4 mi · 9 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 315 South: Pittston

    1109 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    944 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476, I 81 North, PATP

    104 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 476: Clarks Summit, Allentown

    1968 ft · 58 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    152 m · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    1654 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    70.2 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 663: Pottstown, Quakertown

    1.1 km · 3 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 663 South: Pottstown

    137 m · 12 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto John Fries Highway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · John Fries Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Route 663

    701 ft · 17 sec · Route 663

  17. 17

    Continue on Quakertown Avenue

    1078 ft · 28 sec · Quakertown Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Pottstown Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Pottstown Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Layfield Road

    6 mi · 10 min · Layfield Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Big Road

    1321 ft · 31 sec · Big Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Charlotte Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Charlotte Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Swamp Pike

    5.7 mi · 10 min · Swamp Pike

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Swamp Pike

    33 m · 2 sec · Swamp Pike

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Swamp Pike

    704 ft · 16 sec · Swamp Pike

  25. 25

    Continue on North Lewis Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · North Lewis Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · Main Street

  27. 27

    Continue on East Bridge Street

    969 ft · 40 sec · East Bridge Street

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    697 ft · 27 sec · North Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto New Street

    151 m · 22 sec · New Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto North Church Street

    812 ft · 38 sec · North Church Street

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hall Street

    12 m · 8 sec · Hall Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto South Church Street

    34 m · 5 sec · South Church Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Church Street

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
70.2 mi · 66%
American Legion Memorial Highway
8.39 mi · 8%
Layfield Road
6.01 mi · 6%
Swamp Pike
5.82 mi · 5%
John Fries Highway
4.5 mi · 4%
North Lewis Road
3.41 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

70.2 mi · 01h 18m

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
02h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.8 mi
85.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowmanstown
01h 09m from City of Scranton
Leave By
1:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving City of Scranton and Mostly Cloudy near Spring City.

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 City?

The road trip is about 105.9 miles (170.5 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Bowmanstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.9 miles from City of Scranton and 53 miles from Spring City.

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

The direct path is about 85.1 miles (136.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.82 one way or $33.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around City of Scranton and Mostly Cloudy near Spring City.

Stop Ideas Near Bowmanstown

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

53 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

68 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

86 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Spring City. Straight-line distance: 85.04 mi (136.86 km).

City of Scranton

#1 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population76,089
Coordinates41.4043700, -75.6649100
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Spring City

#2 Spring City

City in Sanpete County, Utah, United States

Population3,285
Coordinates40.1767700, -75.5476900
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Scranton (-75.66491, 41.40437)
End: Spring City (-75.54769, 40.17677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 171 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.74 gal
14.15 L · about $16.82
Round trip
$33.65
7.48 gal · 28.3 L
Estimated CO2
33.2 kg one way
Round trip: 66.5 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.50 $16.82 $33.65
Mid-grade $4.95 $18.50 $37.00
Premium $5.34 $19.96 $39.93
Diesel $6.41 $23.98 $47.96

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 · Sep 17, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Scranton and Spring City. The current time is 22:07:01.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.