How far is Allison Park, PA from City of Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Allison Park, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 290.3 miles (467.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 231.4 miles (372.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 53m.
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 Centre County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Allison Park and City of Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allison Park and City of Scranton.
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Start on the route
97 m · 24 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto William Flinn Highway
2.3 mi · 5 min · William Flinn Highway
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Turn right onto Wildwood Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Wildwood Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Middle Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Middle Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Gibsonia Road
1299 ft · 26 sec · Gibsonia Road
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Turn left onto Oak Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Oak Road
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Continue on Bairdford Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Bairdford Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Saxonburg Boulevard
2.6 mi · 5 min · Saxonburg Boulevard
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Turn right onto Bakerstown Culmerville Road
80 m · 6 sec · Bakerstown Culmerville Road
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Continue on Little Deer Creek Valley Road
129 m · 9 sec · Little Deer Creek Valley Road
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Turn slight left onto Tarentum Culmerville Road
796 ft · 17 sec · Tarentum Culmerville Road
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Turn straight onto Millerstown Culmerville Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Millerstown Culmerville Road
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Continue on Millerstown Road
4.4 mi · 8 min · Millerstown Road
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Continue on Bakerstown Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Bakerstown Road
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Turn left
1843 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Allegheny Valley Expressway
13.1 mi · 15 min · Allegheny Valley Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 422 East, PA 28 North: Kittanning, Indiana
1 km · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
36.7 mi · 54 min
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Take the ramp right
1889 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
180.6 mi · 3 hr 15 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
32.4 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 307
835 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto River Street
1.5 km · 2 min · River Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
953 ft · 19 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 Allison Park and City of Scranton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
181 mi · 03h 15m
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 Cloudy leaving Allison Park and Patchy Fog near City of Scranton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Allison Park to City of Scranton?
The road trip is about 290.3 miles (467.2 km) and usually takes 04h 53m 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?
Snow Shoe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.9 miles from Allison Park and 145.4 miles from City of Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 231.4 miles (372.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.08 one way or $90.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Allison Park and Patchy Fog near City of Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Snow Shoe
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 Snow Shoe.
Tyrone
Lewistown
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Allison Park and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 231.42 mi (372.43 km).
#1 Allison Park
Situated in the hilly terrain of western Pennsylvania, this unincorporated community is located within Allegheny County at an approximate elevation of 879 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.5595100, -79.9586700 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| 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: 467 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 37m |
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 | $4.40 | $45.08 | $90.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $49.39 | $98.78 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $54.01 | $108.01 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $67.40 | $134.80 |
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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