How far is Silver Spring, PA from Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Silver Spring, PA to Scranton, PA is about 55.9 miles (89.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43 miles (69.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Silver Spring and Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silver Spring and Scranton.
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Start on Raymondskill Road
2089 ft · 58 sec · Raymondskill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Route 2001
2.6 mi · 5 min · Route 2001
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Continue on Water Street
2195 ft · 1 min · Water Street
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Turn left onto 7th Street
152 m · 29 sec · 7th Street
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Turn left onto West Harford Street
772 ft · 19 sec · West Harford Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Take the ramp slight right
1628 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
45.8 mi · 53 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 81 South: Wilkes-Barre
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward President Biden Expressway
1159 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on President Biden Expressway
1.4 km · 2 min · President Biden Expressway
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Continue straight
941 ft · 34 sec
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Continue on Biden Street
1364 ft · 35 sec · Biden Street
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Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Silver Spring and Scranton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Merge slight left
45.8 mi · 00h 53m
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 Silver Spring and Mostly Sunny near Scranton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Silver Spring to Scranton?
The road trip is about 55.9 miles (89.9 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Paupack is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.9 miles from Silver Spring and 28 miles from Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43 miles (69.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 4:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.05 one way or $16.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Silver Spring and Mostly Sunny near Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Paupack
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 Paupack.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Silver Spring and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 43 mi (69.2 km).
#1 Silver Spring
Township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 18,736 |
| Coordinates | 41.2995400, -74.8487800 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $4.09 | $8.05 | $16.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.06 | $18.12 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.76 | $19.52 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $11.78 | $23.56 |
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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