How far is Scranton, PA from Bushkill, PA?

The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Bushkill, PA is about 59.5 miles (95.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
59.45 mi
01h 23m
Flight
40.77 mi
65.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.77 mi
Kilometers
65.61 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.45 mi
Kilometers
95.67 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bushkill
Sat, Apr 18, 7:57 AM EDT
Return by in Scranton
Sat, Apr 18, 9:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scranton
2026-04-18T06:34
Arrive Bushkill
Sat, Apr 18, 7:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 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
Mount Pocono
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Scranton
29.7 mi
00h 41m
To Bushkill
29.8 mi
00h 41m

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
75°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    15.2 mi · 22 min · Keystone Shortway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 209 north , PA 447 north: Marshalls Creek

    3.6 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Marshalls Creek Bypass

    30 m · 3 sec · Marshalls Creek Bypass

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Marshalls Creek Bypass

    1.4 km · 1 min · Marshalls Creek Bypass

  18. 18

    Continue on Milford Road

    7.1 mi · 14 min · Milford Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Federal Road

    630 ft · 17 sec · Federal Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 40%
Keystone Shortway
15.2 mi · 26%
Milford Road
7.08 mi · 12%
I 84 East
3.81 mi · 6%
US 209 north
3.57 mi · 6%
American Legion Memorial Highway
1.48 mi · 2%
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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
40.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Pocono
00h 41m from Scranton
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 59.5 miles (95.7 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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 29.7 miles from Scranton and 29.8 miles from Bushkill.

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

The direct path is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.58 one way or $17.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Bushkill. Straight-line distance: 40.77 mi (65.61 km).

Scranton

#1 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
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#2 Bushkill

Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population8,654
Coordinates41.0934300, -75.0018400
Altitude113
CountryUnited States
Start: Scranton (-75.6649, 41.40916)
End: Bushkill (-75.00184, 41.09343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.1 gal
7.94 L · about $8.58
Round trip
$17.16
4.2 gal · 15.88 L
Estimated CO2
18.7 kg one way
Round trip: 37.3 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.58 $17.16
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.66 $19.32
Premium $4.95 $10.40 $20.81
Diesel $5.98 $12.56 $25.12

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 Bushkill. The current time is 06:34:03.

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.