How far is Scranton, PA from Blossburg, PA?

The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Blossburg, PA is about 140.9 miles (226.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.7 miles (120.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 41m 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
140.85 mi
02h 50m
Flight
74.71 mi
120.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.71 mi
Kilometers
120.24 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.85 mi
Kilometers
226.67 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blossburg
Thu, Apr 23, 2:55 AM EDT
Return by in Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scranton
2026-04-23T00:04
Arrive Blossburg
Thu, Apr 23, 2:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:48 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

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
Danville
PA

Borough in southern Montour County, Pennsylvania

From Scranton
70.4 mi
01h 25m
To Blossburg
70.5 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    48.6 mi · 53 min · Keystone Shortway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Lewisburg, Williamsport

    1568 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 15 North: Williamsport

    1888 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Westbranch Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Westbranch Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on US Highway 15

    11.7 mi · 17 min · US Highway 15

  14. 14

    Continue on Montgomery Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Pike

  15. 15

    Continue on Hastings Street

    3122 ft · 1 min · Hastings Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Market Street

    2304 ft · 59 sec · Market Street

  17. 17

    Take the exit left

    1304 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Susquehanna Beltway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Susquehanna Beltway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on US 15 North: Mansfield

    36.5 mi · 41 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Blossburg

    1604 ft · 35 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Boone Run Road

    59 m · 11 sec · Boone Run Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Williamson Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · North Williamson Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1440 ft · 36 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Hannibal Street

    107 m · 16 sec · Hannibal Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hannibal Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
48.6 mi · 35%
US 15 North
37.2 mi · 26%
American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 23%
US Highway 15
11.7 mi · 8%
Westbranch Highway
2.62 mi · 2%
Susquehanna Beltway
1.64 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

48.6 mi · 00h 53m

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
02h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+66.2 mi
74.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Danville
01h 25m from Scranton
Leave By
12:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Scranton and Mostly Sunny near Blossburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 140.9 miles (226.7 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Danville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.4 miles from Scranton and 70.5 miles from Blossburg.

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

The direct path is about 74.7 miles (120.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.2 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 12:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.31 one way or $40.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Scranton and Mostly Sunny near Blossburg.

Stop Ideas Near Danville

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

69 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Harrisburg Transportation Center

81 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

86 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Blossburg. Straight-line distance: 74.71 mi (120.24 km).

Scranton

#1 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Blossburg

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,471
Coordinates41.6795200, -77.0638600
Altitude408
CountryUnited States
Start: Scranton (-75.6649, 41.40916)
End: Blossburg (-77.06386, 41.67952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 227 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.97 gal
18.81 L · about $20.31
Round trip
$40.61
9.94 gal · 37.62 L
Estimated CO2
44.2 kg one way
Round trip: 88.3 kg / 195 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $20.31 $40.61
Mid-grade $4.60 $22.86 $45.71
Premium $4.95 $24.62 $49.24
Diesel $5.98 $29.72 $59.44

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 Scranton and Blossburg. The current time is 00:04:50.

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.