How far is West Bradford, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from West Bradford, PA to Scranton, PA is about 246.9 miles (397.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 159.6 miles (256.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
246.94 mi
04h 01m
Flight
159.62 mi
256.88 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.62 mi
Kilometers
256.88 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
246.94 mi
Kilometers
397.41 km
Drive Time
04h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 10:30 AM EDT
Return by in West Bradford
Thu, Apr 23, 2:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Bradford
2026-04-23T06:29
Arrive Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 10:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Bradford
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ridgebury
PA

Township in Bradford County, Pennsylvania

From West Bradford
123.3 mi
02h 00m
To Scranton
123.6 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph W
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 West Bradford and Scranton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Bradford and Scranton.

  1. 1

    Start on Interstate Parkway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Interstate Parkway

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Washington Street

    2163 ft · 51 sec · West Washington Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Boylston Street

    1175 ft · 41 sec · Boylston Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Davis Street

    69 m · 5 sec · Davis Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Forman Street

    842 ft · 21 sec · Forman Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit right

    1623 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

    181.6 mi · 3 hr 31 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

    49.8 mi · 59 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11 South: Scranton Expressway

    1844 ft · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto US 11 South: Scranton Expressway

    699 ft · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 South: Scranton Expressway

    1230 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on North Scranton Expressway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · North Scranton Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Mulberry Street

    884 ft · 36 sec · Mulberry Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Penn Avenue

    526 ft · 18 sec · Penn Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Linden Street

    135 m · 13 sec · Linden Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    131 m · 15 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Bradford 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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern Tier Expressway
182 mi · 74%
I 81 South
49.8 mi · 20%
Forman Street
9.98 mi · 4%
North Scranton Expressway
2.89 mi · 1%
Interstate Parkway
0.79 mi
US 11 South
0.71 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+87.3 mi
159.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ridgebury
02h 00m from West Bradford
Leave By
8:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Bradford 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 West Bradford to Scranton?

The road trip is about 246.9 miles (397.4 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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 123.3 miles from West Bradford and 123.6 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 159.6 miles (256.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 87.3 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 8:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.63 one way or $71.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Bradford and Mostly Sunny near Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Ridgebury

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

107 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

107 mi away
47 South Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Bradford and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 159.62 mi (256.88 km).

West Bradford

#1 West Bradford

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

Population13,713
Coordinates41.9636700, -78.6680800
Altitude461
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Interstate Parkway (-78.667946, 41.964045)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 397 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.72 gal
32.99 L · about $35.63
Round trip
$71.26
17.44 gal · 65.98 L
Estimated CO2
77.5 kg one way
Round trip: 155 kg / 342 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $35.63 $71.26
Mid-grade $4.60 $40.10 $80.21
Premium $4.95 $43.20 $86.40
Diesel $5.98 $52.15 $104.29

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 West Bradford and Scranton. The current time is 06:29:37.

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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.