How far is Scranton, PA from Spring Garden, PA?

The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Spring Garden, PA is about 90.1 miles (145 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.7 miles (110.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
90.08 mi
01h 47m
Flight
68.71 mi
110.58 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Scranton.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.71 mi
Kilometers
110.58 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.08 mi
Kilometers
144.97 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spring Garden
Wed, Apr 15, 9:35 AM EDT
Return by in Scranton
Wed, Apr 15, 11:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scranton
2026-04-15T07:47
Arrive Spring Garden
Wed, Apr 15, 9:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:54 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
Nescopeck
PA

Borough in southwestern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

From Scranton
45 mi
00h 53m
To Spring Garden
45.1 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and Spring Garden.

  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

    1.4 mi · 2 min · US Highway 15

  14. 14

    Turn left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
48.6 mi · 54%
American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 36%
Westbranch Highway
2.62 mi · 3%
US Highway 15
1.37 mi · 2%
River Street
1.1 mi · 1%
I-80 West
0.7 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
01h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.4 mi
68.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nescopeck
00h 53m from Scranton
Leave By
2:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Scranton and Chance Rain Showers near Spring Garden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Scranton to Spring Garden?

The road trip is about 90.1 miles (145 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Nescopeck is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45 miles from Scranton and 45.1 miles from Spring Garden.

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

The direct path is about 68.7 miles (110.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 2:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.99 one way or $25.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Scranton and Chance Rain Showers near Spring Garden.

Stop Ideas Near Nescopeck

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

35 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Scranton, PA

61 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

104 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Spring Garden. Straight-line distance: 68.71 mi (110.58 km).

Scranton

#1 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Spring Garden

#2 Spring Garden

Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population13,293
Coordinates41.1139700, -76.9283000
Altitude146
CountryUnited States
Start: Scranton (-75.6649, 41.40916)
End: Spring Garden (-76.9283, 41.11397)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.18 gal
12.03 L · about $12.99
Round trip
$25.99
6.36 gal · 24.06 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.5 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.99 $25.99
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.62 $29.25
Premium $4.95 $15.75 $31.51
Diesel $5.98 $19.02 $38.03

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 Spring Garden. The current time is 07:47:43.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.