How far is East Bangor, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from East Bangor, PA to Scranton, PA is about 55.5 miles (89.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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
55.51 mi
01h 01m
Flight
44.33 mi
71.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.33 mi
Kilometers
71.35 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.51 mi
Kilometers
89.34 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Sat, Apr 18, 7:04 AM EDT
Return by in East Bangor
Sat, Apr 18, 8:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Bangor
2026-04-18T06:02
Arrive Scranton
Sat, Apr 18, 7:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Bangor
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
Mount Pocono
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From East Bangor
26 mi
00h 30m
To Scranton
29.5 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between East Bangor and Scranton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Bangor and Scranton.

  1. 1

    Start on Mount Bethel Highway

    11 m · 1 sec · Mount Bethel Highway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Broad Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · North Broad Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Fox Gap Road

    3.6 mi · 7 min · Fox Gap Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Valley View Drive

    1890 ft · 29 sec · Valley View Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on Bangor Mountain Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Bangor Mountain Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Broad Street

    2297 ft · 1 min · Broad Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 80 West, US 209 South: Hazelton

    948 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Keystone Shortway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

    11.9 mi · 16 min · Keystone Shortway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton

    1.1 km · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    18.5 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward 307: Daleville, Moscow

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Scranton-Pocono Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Scranton-Pocono Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on State Route 307

    6.4 mi · 9 min · State Route 307

  15. 15

    Continue on Moosic Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Moosic Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight right

    1398 ft · 51 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Biden Street

    1364 ft · 35 sec · Biden Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Bangor and Scranton.

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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 380 North
19.2 mi · 35%
Keystone Shortway
13.4 mi · 24%
State Route 307
6.36 mi · 11%
Bangor Mountain Road
3.78 mi · 7%
Fox Gap Road
3.6 mi · 6%
Moosic Street
2.25 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 380 North

Continue straight

18.5 mi · 00h 20m

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
01h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
44.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Pocono
00h 30m from East Bangor
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving East Bangor and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Bangor to Scranton?

The road trip is about 55.5 miles (89.3 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Mount Pocono is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from East Bangor and 29.5 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.01 one way or $16.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around East Bangor and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Pocono

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Scranton, PA

41 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

46 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

New Brunswick station

104 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Bangor and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 44.33 mi (71.35 km).

East Bangor

#1 East Bangor

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population1,624
Coordinates40.8795400, -75.1837900
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Mount Bethel Highway (-75.183784, 40.879501)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.96 gal
7.42 L · about $8.01
Round trip
$16.02
3.92 gal · 14.84 L
Estimated CO2
17.4 kg one way
Round trip: 34.8 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.01 $16.02
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.01 $18.03
Premium $4.95 $9.71 $19.42
Diesel $5.98 $11.72 $23.44

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 East Bangor and Scranton. The current time is 06:02:40.

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.