How far is Scranton, PA from Woodward, PA?

The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Woodward, PA is about 113.7 miles (183 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.8 miles (152.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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
113.7 mi
02h 26m
Flight
94.78 mi
152.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.78 mi
Kilometers
152.54 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.7 mi
Kilometers
182.98 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodward
Sun, Apr 19, 8:04 AM EDT
Return by in Scranton
Sun, Apr 19, 10:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scranton
2026-04-19T05:37
Arrive Woodward
Sun, Apr 19, 8:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:38 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
Almedia
PA

CDP in central Columbia County, Pennsylvania

From Scranton
56.8 mi
01h 13m
To Woodward
56.9 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    43.7 mi · 48 min · Keystone Shortway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 254: Limestoneville

    1455 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Broadway Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Broadway Road

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1506 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 45: Montandon, Lewisburg

    1553 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    28.2 mi · 44 min

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mountain Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
43.7 mi · 38%
American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 29%
Broadway Road
5.78 mi · 5%
River Street
1.1 mi · 1%
I-80 West
0.7 mi · 1%
Cedar Avenue
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

43.7 mi · 00h 48m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.9 mi
94.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Almedia
01h 13m from Scranton
Leave By
1:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Scranton and Chance Rain Showers near Woodward.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 113.7 miles (183 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?

Almedia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.8 miles from Scranton and 56.9 miles from Woodward.

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

The direct path is about 94.8 miles (152.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 1:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.38 one way or $32.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Scranton and Chance Rain Showers near Woodward.

Stop Ideas Near Almedia

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

49 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Scranton, PA

74 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

94 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Woodward. Straight-line distance: 94.78 mi (152.54 km).

Scranton

#1 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Woodward

Census designated place

Population2,116
Coordinates40.8986800, -77.3560900
Altitude348
CountryUnited States
Start: Scranton (-75.6649, 41.40916)
End: Woodward (-77.35609, 40.89868)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 183 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.01 gal
15.19 L · about $16.38
Round trip
$32.77
8.02 gal · 30.38 L
Estimated CO2
35.6 kg one way
Round trip: 71.3 kg / 157 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $16.38 $32.77
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.44 $36.88
Premium $4.95 $19.87 $39.73
Diesel $5.98 $23.98 $47.96

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Scranton and Woodward. The current time is 05:37:44.

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.