How far is Scranton, PA from Bradford Woods, PA?

The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Bradford Woods, PA is about 318.1 miles (511.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 236.3 miles (380.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 51m 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
318.08 mi
05h 55m
Flight
236.29 mi
380.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
236.29 mi
Kilometers
380.28 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
318.08 mi
Kilometers
511.9 km
Drive Time
05h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bradford Woods
Sat, Apr 18, 6:23 AM EDT
Return by in Scranton
Sat, Apr 18, 12:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scranton
2026-04-18T00:27
Arrive Bradford Woods
Sat, Apr 18, 6:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:56 AM to 1:56 PM EDT

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

Leave by
5:08 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
Coaldale
PA

Borough in eastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

From Scranton
158.8 mi
02h 58m
To Bradford Woods
159.3 mi
02h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and Bradford Woods.

  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

    239.9 mi · 4 hr 19 min · Keystone Shortway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 South: Pittsburgh

    1983 ft · 57 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    37.3 mi · 40 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Cranberry, Pennsylvania Turnpike

    2944 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 19, PA 228: Cranberry, Mars

    2153 ft · 53 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Cranberry

    41 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Mars Road

    995 ft · 23 sec · Mars Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Perry Highway

    2.8 mi · 6 min · Perry Highway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Shenot Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Shenot Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Wexford Run Road

    2666 ft · 1 min · Wexford Run Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Bradford Road

    19 m · 2 sec · Bradford Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bradford Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
240 mi · 75%
I 79 South
37.7 mi · 12%
American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 10%
Perry Highway
2.8 mi · 1%
River Street
1.1 mi
Shenot Road
0.89 mi
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

240 mi · 04h 19m

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
05h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+81.8 mi
236.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coaldale
02h 58m from Scranton
Leave By
5:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Scranton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bradford Woods.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Scranton to Bradford Woods?

The road trip is about 318.1 miles (511.9 km) and usually takes 05h 55m 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?

Coaldale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.8 miles from Scranton and 159.3 miles from Bradford Woods.

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

The direct path is about 236.3 miles (380.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 81.8 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 5:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.84 one way or $91.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Scranton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bradford Woods.

Stop Ideas Near Coaldale

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

30 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

51 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Huntingdon

52 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

62 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Bradford Woods. Straight-line distance: 236.29 mi (380.28 km).

Scranton

#1 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Bradford Woods

#2 Bradford Woods

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,135
Coordinates40.6375700, -80.0817200
Altitude370
CountryUnited States
Start: Scranton (-75.6649, 41.40916)
End: Bradford Woods (-80.08172, 40.63757)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 512 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.22 gal
42.49 L · about $45.84
Round trip
$91.69
22.44 gal · 84.98 L
Estimated CO2
99.7 kg one way
Round trip: 199.4 kg / 440 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $45.84 $91.69
Mid-grade $4.60 $51.60 $103.20
Premium $4.95 $55.58 $111.17
Diesel $5.98 $67.10 $134.19

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Scranton and Bradford Woods. The current time is 00:27:42.

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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.