Edison to Scranton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

89.8 miles 144.5 km · straight line
112.2 miles estimated 180.6 km · driving distance
2h 15min estimated drive time
$11 - $13 estimated fuel cost
~41min flight time · usually no direct flights
314° NW bearing direction

How far is Edison from Scranton?

The distance from Edison to Scranton is 89.8 miles (144.5 km) as the crow flies. Scranton is located NW of Edison. By car, the driving distance is approximately 112.2 miles, taking about 2h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 41min. Both are located in United States — Edison in New Jersey and Scranton in Pennsylvania.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Edison and Scranton. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Edison to Scranton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 15min $11 - $13 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 42min $9–$17* Budget
Train ~2h 8min $13–$39* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Edison & Scranton

Quick Facts

Edison
40.52°N, 74.41°W
America/New_York
27m elevation
Scranton
41.41°N, 75.66°W
America/New_York
230m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 30 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 277.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients