How far is Scranton, PA from Bath, PA?

The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Bath, PA is about 64 miles (103 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.3 miles (79.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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
63.99 mi
01h 26m
Flight
49.29 mi
79.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.29 mi
Kilometers
79.32 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.99 mi
Kilometers
102.98 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bath
Sun, Apr 19, 10:05 AM EDT
Return by in Scranton
Sun, Apr 19, 11:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scranton
2026-04-19T08:39
Arrive Bath
Sun, Apr 19, 10:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Scranton
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mount Pocono
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Scranton
32 mi
00h 43m
To Bath
32 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W
Destination
53°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wyoming Avenue

    689 ft · 38 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue

    976 ft · 25 sec · Lackawanna Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Cedar Avenue

    1191 ft · 29 sec · Cedar Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1729 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto President Biden Expressway

    1 km · 53 sec · President Biden Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Binghamton

    2408 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I-84 east, US 6 east

    2101 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1448 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mt Pocono, Milford

    2050 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    8.5 mi · 12 min · Keystone Shortway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 33 South: Snydersville

    2485 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    12.5 mi · 17 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 512: Wind Gap

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Broadway

    939 ft · 22 sec · Broadway

  19. 19

    Continue on East Moorestown Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · East Moorestown Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Moorestown Drive

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Moorestown Drive

  21. 21

    Continue on North Walnut Street

    1 km · 1 min · North Walnut Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Beth-Bath Pike

    875 ft · 34 sec · Beth-Bath Pike

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Barber Street

    135 m · 22 sec · Barber Street

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Union Street

    53 m · 13 sec · Union Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 37%
PA 33 South
13 mi · 20%
Keystone Shortway
8.45 mi · 13%
East Moorestown Road
4.42 mi · 7%
Moorestown Drive
4.19 mi · 7%
I 84 East
3.81 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 380 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono

23.6 mi · 00h 26m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
49.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Pocono
00h 43m from Scranton
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Scranton and Rain Showers near Bath.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 64 miles (103 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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 32 miles from Scranton and 32 miles from Bath.

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

The direct path is about 49.3 miles (79.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.23 one way or $18.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Scranton and Rain Showers near Bath.

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 Scranton and Bath. Straight-line distance: 49.29 mi (79.32 km).

Scranton

#1 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Bath

#2 Bath

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population2,756
Coordinates40.7256500, -75.3940700
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
Start: Scranton (-75.6649, 41.40916)
End: Bath (-75.39407, 40.72565)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.26 gal
8.55 L · about $9.23
Round trip
$18.47
4.52 gal · 17.1 L
Estimated CO2
20.1 kg one way
Round trip: 40.2 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.23 $18.47
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.39 $20.79
Premium $4.95 $11.20 $22.39
Diesel $5.98 $13.51 $27.03

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 Scranton and Bath. The current time is 08:39:33.

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.