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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
55.85 mi
00h 58m
Flight
43 mi
69.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43 mi
Kilometers
69.2 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.85 mi
Kilometers
89.88 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:06 AM EDT
Return by in Silver Spring
Thu, Apr 23, 3:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Silver Spring
2026-04-23T01:07
Arrive Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Silver Spring
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
Paupack
PA

Human settlement in United States of America

From Silver Spring
27.9 mi
00h 29m
To Scranton
28 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Raymondskill Road

    2089 ft · 58 sec · Raymondskill Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Route 2001

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Route 2001

  3. 3

    Continue on Water Street

    2195 ft · 1 min · Water Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    152 m · 29 sec · 7th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Harford Street

    772 ft · 19 sec · West Harford Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1628 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    45.8 mi · 53 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 81 South: Wilkes-Barre

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward President Biden Expressway

    1159 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on President Biden Expressway

    1.4 km · 2 min · President Biden Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    941 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Biden Street

    1364 ft · 35 sec · Biden Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  16. 16

    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.

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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
47.9 mi · 86%
Route 2001
2.65 mi · 5%
American Legion Memorial Highway
1.52 mi · 3%
President Biden Expressway
1.26 mi · 2%
I 81 South
1.21 mi · 2%
Water Street
0.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
43 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paupack
00h 29m from Silver Spring
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

40 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

60 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

110 mi away
41 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Silver Spring and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 43 mi (69.2 km).

Silver Spring

#1 Silver Spring

Township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania

Population18,736
Coordinates41.2995400, -74.8487800
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Raymondskill Road (-74.848801, 41.299541)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.97 gal
7.46 L · about $8.05
Round trip
$16.10
3.94 gal · 14.92 L
Estimated CO2
17.5 kg one way
Round trip: 35 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Silver Spring and Scranton. The current time is 01:07:47.

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.