How far is City of Scranton, PA from West Bradford, PA?

The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to West Bradford, PA is about 248.9 miles (400.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 159.7 miles (257 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
248.92 mi
04h 58m
Flight
159.7 mi
257.01 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.7 mi
Kilometers
257.01 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
248.92 mi
Kilometers
400.59 km
Drive Time
04h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Bradford
Wed, Sep 23, 5:50 PM EDT
Return by in City of Scranton
Wed, Sep 23, 10:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Scranton
2026-09-23T12:51
Arrive West Bradford
Wed, Sep 23, 5:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:02 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Scranton
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Ridgebury
PA

Township in Bradford County, Pennsylvania

From City of Scranton
124.2 mi
02h 29m
To West Bradford
124.7 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
62°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    54.4 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning

    100 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Southern Tier Expressway

    60.6 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto State Highway 16

    5.7 mi · 9 min · State Highway 16

  13. 13

    Continue on North Union Street

    1829 ft · 35 sec · North Union Street

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right

    967 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    3230 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

    11 mi · 13 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 219 South: Limestone, Bradford Pennsylvania

    1527 ft · 51 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    9.4 mi · 10 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 346 West: Forman

    1451 ft · 36 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Forman Street

    550 ft · 16 sec · Forman Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Davis Street

    99 m · 11 sec · Davis Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Boylston Street

    1175 ft · 34 sec · Boylston Street

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto East Washington Street

    2163 ft · 54 sec · East Washington Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Interstate Parkway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Interstate Parkway

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Interstate Parkway

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 86
100 mi · 40%
Southern Tier Expressway
71.6 mi · 29%
I 81 North
54.6 mi · 22%
State Highway 16
5.74 mi · 2%
North Scranton Expressway
3.08 mi · 1%
North Union Street
1.14 mi
Longest Stretch

I 86

Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning

100 mi · 01h 57m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+89.2 mi
159.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ridgebury
02h 29m from City of Scranton
Leave By
7:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving City of Scranton and Mostly Sunny near West Bradford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from City of Scranton to West Bradford?

The road trip is about 248.9 miles (400.6 km) and usually takes 04h 58m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ridgebury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.2 miles from City of Scranton and 124.7 miles from West Bradford.

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

The direct path is about 159.7 miles (257 km), while the road route adds roughly 89.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.09 one way or $80.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around City of Scranton and Mostly Sunny near West Bradford.

Stop Ideas Near Ridgebury

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

107 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

107 mi away
47 South Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and West Bradford. Straight-line distance: 159.7 mi (257.01 km).

City of Scranton

#1 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population76,089
Coordinates41.4043700, -75.6649100
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
West Bradford

#2 West Bradford

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

Population13,713
Coordinates41.9636700, -78.6680800
Altitude461
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Scranton (-75.66491, 41.40437)
End: West Bradford (-78.66808, 41.96367)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 401 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.78 gal
33.25 L · about $40.09
Round trip
$80.18
17.56 gal · 66.5 L
Estimated CO2
78 kg one way
Round trip: 156.1 kg / 344 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.57 $40.09 $80.18
Mid-grade $5.01 $43.97 $87.94
Premium $5.39 $47.34 $94.68
Diesel $6.61 $58.04 $116.07

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Scranton and West Bradford. The current time is 12:51:33.

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.