How far is Ridgebury, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Ridgebury, PA to Scranton, PA is about 108.9 miles (175.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67 miles (107.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m 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
108.95 mi
01h 50m
Flight
67.03 mi
107.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.03 mi
Kilometers
107.87 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.95 mi
Kilometers
175.34 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:38 AM EDT
Return by in Ridgebury
Thu, Apr 23, 2:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ridgebury
2026-04-22T22:48
Arrive Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ridgebury
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
Great Bend
PA

Township in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania

From Ridgebury
55.7 mi
00h 55m
To Scranton
53.3 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ridgebury and Scranton.

  1. 1

    Start on Centerville Road

    17 m · 3 sec · Centerville Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Berwick Turnpike

    2 mi · 3 min · Berwick Turnpike

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Front Street

    585 ft · 22 sec · Front Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Lowman Crossover

    1.4 km · 2 min · Lowman Crossover

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    840 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

    53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

    49.8 mi · 59 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11 South: Scranton Expressway

    1844 ft · 55 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto US 11 South: Scranton Expressway

    699 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 South: Scranton Expressway

    1230 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on North Scranton Expressway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · North Scranton Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Mulberry Street

    884 ft · 36 sec · Mulberry Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Penn Avenue

    526 ft · 18 sec · Penn Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Linden Street

    135 m · 13 sec · Linden Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    131 m · 15 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ridgebury and 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern Tier Expressway
53.4 mi · 49%
I 81 South
49.8 mi · 46%
North Scranton Expressway
2.89 mi · 3%
Berwick Turnpike
1.99 mi · 2%
Main Street
1.05 mi · 1%
Lowman Crossover
1.04 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Southern Tier Expressway

Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

53.4 mi · 01h 04m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.9 mi
67 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Great Bend
00h 55m from Ridgebury
Leave By
2:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Ridgebury and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ridgebury to Scranton?

The road trip is about 108.9 miles (175.3 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Great Bend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.7 miles from Ridgebury and 53.3 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 67 miles (107.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.9 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 2:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.69 one way or $31.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Ridgebury and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Great Bend

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

63 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

82 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ridgebury and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 67.03 mi (107.87 km).

Ridgebury

#1 Ridgebury

Township in Bradford County, Pennsylvania

Population1,906
Coordinates41.9734100, -76.7216200
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Centerville Road (-76.721605, 41.973349)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.84 gal
14.55 L · about $15.69
Round trip
$31.38
7.68 gal · 29.1 L
Estimated CO2
34.1 kg one way
Round trip: 68.3 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $15.69 $31.38
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.66 $35.32
Premium $4.95 $19.02 $38.05
Diesel $5.98 $22.96 $45.93

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Ridgebury and Scranton. The current time is 22:48:35.

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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.