How far is Great Bend, PA from Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Great Bend, PA to Scranton, PA is about 43.5 miles (70 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Unincorporated community in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Great Bend and Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Great Bend and Scranton.
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Start on Williams Street
66 m · 12 sec · Williams Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
131 m · 21 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto Pine Street
89 m · 20 sec · Pine Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1492 ft · 43 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto State Route 171
64 m · 4 sec · State Route 171
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Take the ramp right
616 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
38.7 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11 South: Scranton Expressway
1844 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto US 11 South: Scranton Expressway
699 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 11 South: Scranton Expressway
1230 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on North Scranton Expressway
2.9 mi · 4 min · North Scranton Expressway
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Continue on Mulberry Street
884 ft · 36 sec · Mulberry Street
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Turn right onto Penn Avenue
526 ft · 18 sec · Penn Avenue
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Turn left onto Linden Street
135 m · 13 sec · Linden Street
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Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
131 m · 15 sec · Wyoming Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Great Bend and Scranton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Route 171
Merge slight left
38.7 mi · 00h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Great Bend and Patchy Fog near Scranton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Great Bend to Scranton?
The road trip is about 43.5 miles (70 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Lenox is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from Great Bend and 21.8 miles from Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 4:56 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.74 one way or $13.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Great Bend and Patchy Fog near Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Lenox
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lenox.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Great Bend and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 39.08 mi (62.89 km).
#1 Great Bend
Township in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 663 |
| Coordinates | 41.9717400, -75.7432400 |
| Altitude | 272 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.40 | $6.74 | $13.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $7.38 | $14.76 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $8.07 | $16.14 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $10.07 | $20.14 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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