How far is Scranton, PA from Burnside, PA?
The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Burnside, PA is about 88.4 miles (142.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.3 miles (103.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Butler County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scranton and Burnside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and Burnside.
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Start on Wyoming Avenue
689 ft · 38 sec · Wyoming Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue
976 ft · 25 sec · Lackawanna Avenue
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Turn right onto Cedar Avenue
1191 ft · 22 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Continue on Cedar Avenue
122 m · 13 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Turn left onto River Street
1.4 km · 2 min · River Street
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Take the ramp right
1178 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
67.5 mi · 1 hr 19 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 901: Minersville
1196 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Sunbury Road
4.3 mi · 5 min · Sunbury Road
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Continue on Fairgrounds Road
2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road
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Continue on Locust Gap Highway
1810 ft · 43 sec · Locust Gap Highway
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Continue on Locust Gap Highway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Locust Gap Highway
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Turn left onto Brennans Farm Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Brennans Farm Road
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Continue on South 6th Street
742 ft · 26 sec · South 6th Street
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Turn left onto Chestnut Street
4.5 mi · 7 min · Chestnut Street
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Continue on East Sunbury Street
2881 ft · 49 sec · East Sunbury Street
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Turn left onto North Market Street
1 km · 1 min · North Market Street
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Turn right onto Bear Valley Avenue
1576 ft · 54 sec · Bear Valley Avenue
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Continue on Bear Valley Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Bear Valley Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scranton and Burnside.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
American Legion Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
67.5 mi · 01h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Scranton and Mostly Sunny near Burnside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scranton to Burnside?
The road trip is about 88.4 miles (142.2 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?
Cranberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.1 miles from Scranton and 44.2 miles from Burnside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.3 miles (103.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:48 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.58 one way or $27.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Scranton and Mostly Sunny near Burnside.
Stop Ideas Near Cranberry
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cranberry.
White Haven, PA
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Scranton, PA
Lancaster station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Burnside. Straight-line distance: 64.28 mi (103.45 km).
#1 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Burnside
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 220 |
| Coordinates | 40.7664700, -76.5574600 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
End: Burnside (-76.55746, 40.76647)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 142 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.35 | $13.58 | $27.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.78 | $14.90 | $29.80 |
| Premium | $5.22 | $16.29 | $32.59 |
| Diesel | $6.56 | $20.45 | $40.90 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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