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

The driving distance from Middleburg, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
36.1 mi
00h 41m
Flight
23.77 mi
38.26 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.77 mi
Kilometers
38.26 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.1 mi
Kilometers
58.09 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Scranton
Sun, Apr 19, 6:30 AM EDT
Return by in Middleburg
Sun, Apr 19, 7:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middleburg
2026-04-19T05:48
Arrive City of Scranton
Sun, Apr 19, 6:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Middleburg
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Laurel Run
PA

Borough in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

From Middleburg
17.8 mi
00h 20m
To City of Scranton
18.3 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Chestnut Street

    1658 ft · 45 sec · Chestnut Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Towanda Street

    1733 ft · 53 sec · Towanda Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Berwick Street

    2298 ft · 50 sec · Berwick Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Street

    3.5 mi · 5 min · State Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 476

    1090 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 476 North: Scranton

    2158 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    19.5 mi · 23 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 315, I 81: Pittston, Scranton

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 315 North: Scranton

    844 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Chestnut Street

    159 m · 9 sec · Chestnut Street

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Scranton

    1395 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    8.2 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  15. 15

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

    953 ft · 19 sec · Cedar Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
19.5 mi · 54%
I 81 North
8.51 mi · 24%
State Street
3.51 mi · 10%
River Street
0.96 mi · 3%
PA 315
0.72 mi · 2%
Berwick Street
0.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

19.5 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
23.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Laurel Run
00h 20m from Middleburg
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Middleburg and Rain Showers Likely near City of Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Laurel Run is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Middleburg and 18.3 miles from City of Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.19 one way or $10.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Middleburg and Rain Showers Likely near City of Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Laurel Run

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

3 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Scranton, PA

26 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middleburg and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 23.77 mi (38.26 km).

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#1 Middleburg

Borough in central Snyder County, Pennsylvania

Population1,262
Coordinates41.0700800, -75.7735300
Altitude372
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: Chestnut Street (-75.773562, 41.070081)
End: Cedar Avenue (-75.663942, 41.404264)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.27 gal
4.82 L · about $5.19
Round trip
$10.38
2.54 gal · 9.64 L
Estimated CO2
11.3 kg one way
Round trip: 22.6 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.19 $10.38
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.84 $11.68
Premium $4.95 $6.29 $12.58
Diesel $5.98 $7.59 $15.19

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Middleburg and City of Scranton. The current time is 05:48:21.

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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.