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

The driving distance from Edgewood, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 80.2 miles (129.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.6 miles (102.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
80.22 mi
01h 33m
Flight
63.59 mi
102.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.59 mi
Kilometers
102.34 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.22 mi
Kilometers
129.1 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Scranton
Sat, Nov 7, 12:47 AM EST
Return by in Edgewood
Sat, Nov 7, 2:20 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edgewood
2026-11-06T23:13
Arrive City of Scranton
Sat, Nov 7, 12:47 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:22 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Edgewood
9:30 PM EST
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
Cranberry
PA

Township in Butler County, Pennsylvania

From Edgewood
43.2 mi
00h 46m
To City of Scranton
37 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 mph W
Destination
53°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
2 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cedar Street

    8 m · 7 sec · Cedar Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Arch Street

    1950 ft · 1 min · West Arch Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Water Street

    126 m · 24 sec · West Water Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North 2nd Street

    1217 ft · 37 sec · North 2nd Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North 2nd Street

    59 m · 10 sec · North 2nd Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North 6th Street

    1104 ft · 16 sec · North 6th Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Sunbury Street

    1 km · 52 sec · West Sunbury Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Mount Carmel Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Mount Carmel Street

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1178 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    4.6 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Locust Gap Highway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Locust Gap Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    1897 ft · 42 sec · Locust Gap Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Fairgrounds Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Sunbury Road

  15. 15

    Take the exit left

    1443 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    67.4 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

    953 ft · 19 sec · Cedar Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunbury Road
72.1 mi · 90%
Locust Gap Highway
3.21 mi · 4%
Fairgrounds Road
2.19 mi · 3%
Mount Carmel Street
1.58 mi · 2%
River Street
0.96 mi · 1%
West Sunbury Street
0.64 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Sunbury Road

Merge slight left

67.4 mi · 01h 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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.6 mi
63.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cranberry
00h 46m from Edgewood
Leave By
3:22 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Edgewood and Patchy Fog near City of Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 80.2 miles (129.1 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Cranberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.2 miles from Edgewood and 37 miles from City of Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 63.6 miles (102.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:22 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.46 one way or $24.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Edgewood and Patchy Fog near City of Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Cranberry

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

34 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

58 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Lancaster station

103 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edgewood and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 63.59 mi (102.34 km).

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#1 Edgewood

Situated within Northumberland County in the eastern part of Pennsylvania, this unincorporated community rests at an elevation of approximately 794 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates40.7884200, -76.5724600
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
City of Scranton

#2 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population76,089
Coordinates41.4043700, -75.6649100
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Start: Cedar Street (-76.572452, 40.78842)
End: Cedar Avenue (-75.663942, 41.404264)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.83 gal
10.72 L · about $12.46
Round trip
$24.92
5.66 gal · 21.44 L
Estimated CO2
25.2 kg one way
Round trip: 50.3 kg / 111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $12.46 $24.92
Mid-grade $4.82 $13.65 $27.30
Premium $5.27 $14.93 $29.85
Diesel $6.58 $18.63 $37.25

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Edgewood and City of Scranton. The current time is 23:13:19.

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.