How far is West Bradford, PA from City of Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from West Bradford, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 247.4 miles (398.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 159.7 miles (257 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Township in Bradford County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Bradford and City of Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Bradford and City of Scranton.
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Start on Interstate Parkway
1.3 km · 2 min · Interstate Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Washington Street
2163 ft · 51 sec · West Washington Street
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Continue on Boylston Street
1175 ft · 41 sec · Boylston Street
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Turn left onto Davis Street
69 m · 5 sec · Davis Street
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Turn right onto Forman Street
842 ft · 21 sec · Forman Street
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Take the ramp slight left
6.7 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit right
1623 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
181.6 mi · 3 hr 31 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton
49.8 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11 South: Scranton Expressway
1844 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto US 11 South: Scranton Expressway
699 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 11 South: Scranton Expressway
1230 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on North Scranton Expressway
2.9 mi · 4 min · North Scranton Expressway
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Continue on Mulberry Street
884 ft · 36 sec · Mulberry Street
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Turn right onto Penn Avenue
1647 ft · 44 sec · Penn Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue
1414 ft · 36 sec · Lackawanna Avenue
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Turn right onto Cedar Avenue
638 ft · 11 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Bradford and City of 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.
Southern Tier Expressway
Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
182 mi · 03h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving West Bradford and Mostly Cloudy near City of Scranton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Bradford to City of Scranton?
The road trip is about 247.4 miles (398.1 km) and usually takes 04h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ridgebury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.4 miles from West Bradford and 124 miles from City of Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 159.7 miles (257 km), while the road route adds roughly 87.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.90 one way or $79.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Bradford and Mostly Cloudy near City of Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Ridgebury
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 Ridgebury.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Bradford and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 159.7 mi (257.01 km).
#1 West Bradford
Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 13,713 |
| Coordinates | 41.9636700, -78.6680800 |
| Altitude | 461 |
| Country | United States |
#2 City of Scranton
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 76,089 |
| Coordinates | 41.4043700, -75.6649100 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cedar Avenue (-75.663942, 41.404264)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 398 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 05m |
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 | $4.57 | $39.90 | $79.79 |
| Mid-grade | $5.00 | $43.68 | $87.35 |
| Premium | $5.39 | $47.08 | $94.16 |
| Diesel | $6.60 | $57.62 | $115.24 |
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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