How far is Scranton, PA from Bigler, PA?

The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Bigler, PA is about 176.2 miles (283.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.4 miles (226 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
176.21 mi
03h 18m
Flight
140.42 mi
225.98 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.42 mi
Kilometers
225.98 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.21 mi
Kilometers
283.59 km
Drive Time
03h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bigler
Wed, Apr 15, 1:42 AM EDT
Return by in Scranton
Wed, Apr 15, 5:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scranton
2026-04-14T22:24
Arrive Bigler
Wed, Apr 15, 1:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Scranton
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Spring Garden
PA

Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Scranton
88 mi
01h 39m
To Bigler
88.2 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 22 sec · Cedar Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Cedar Avenue

    122 m · 13 sec · Cedar Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · River Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1178 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    32.7 mi · 40 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    136 mi · 2 hr 27 min · Keystone Shortway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 970 to US 322: Woodland, Shawville

    2284 ft · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Shawville Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Shawville Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Woodland Bigler Highway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Woodland Bigler Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Bigler Road

    1211 ft · 37 sec · Bigler Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Walker Road

    32 m · 5 sec · Walker Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walker Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
136 mi · 77%
American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 19%
Woodland Bigler Highway
2.84 mi · 2%
Shawville Highway
1.58 mi · 1%
River Street
1.1 mi · 1%
I-80 West
0.7 mi
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

136 mi · 02h 27m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.8 mi
140.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spring Garden
01h 39m from Scranton
Leave By
10:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Scranton and Chance Rain Showers near Bigler.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 176.2 miles (283.6 km) and usually takes 03h 18m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Spring Garden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88 miles from Scranton and 88.2 miles from Bigler.

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

The direct path is about 140.4 miles (226 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.41 one way or $50.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Spring Garden

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

80 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

89 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

95 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Bigler. Straight-line distance: 140.42 mi (225.98 km).

Scranton

#1 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Bigler

Township in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania

Population1,220
Coordinates40.9847800, -78.3064100
Altitude515
CountryUnited States
Start: Scranton (-75.6649, 41.40916)
End: Bigler (-78.30641, 40.98478)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 284 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.22 gal
23.54 L · about $25.41
Round trip
$50.83
12.44 gal · 47.08 L
Estimated CO2
55.3 kg one way
Round trip: 110.6 kg / 244 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $25.41 $50.83
Mid-grade $4.60 $28.61 $57.21
Premium $4.95 $30.81 $61.63
Diesel $5.98 $37.20 $74.39

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Scranton and Bigler. The current time is 22:24:00.

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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.