LOCATION & TRANSPORTATION

The close proximity to major metropolitan markets has positioned the Greater Scranton area as an attractive business location. Enhanced by a vast interstate highway network, many companies have chosen to locate major manufacturing, back-office and distribution facilities here. Scranton sits in a prime location for companies wishing to serve Maine to Virginia and west to Ohio. Interstate highways 80, 81, 84, 380 and 476 provide access to more than 80 million U.S. and Canadian consumers within an overnight drive of Scranton.

Located at the crossroads of five interstate highways, Scranton provides ready access to the business and cultural centers of New York City, Philadelphia, Boston and Washington.

Scranton’s superior roadway network will allow your workforce to enjoy an average daily commute of just 19 minutes!

For more information on Scranton’s interstate highway system click here.

The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport is located within ten minutes of Downtown Scranton and offers direct service to many major areas including Atlanta, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Chicago, Detroit, Myrtle Beach and Philadelphia. Click here for more information on our airport services.

For companies in need of rail service, Scranton offers a rail freight system that contributes to the success of many businesses. Norfolk Southern and Canadian Pacific serve the region and the Lackawanna County Rail Authority owns its own short line. The Lackawanna County Rail Authority will guarantee in writing a continuity of dependable freight service. Click here for more information on Lackawanna County’s rail transportation.