How far is Bell Acres, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Bell Acres, PA to Scranton, PA is about 324.5 miles (522.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 241.4 miles (388.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 29m 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
324.53 mi
05h 14m
Flight
241.43 mi
388.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
241.43 mi
Kilometers
388.55 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
324.53 mi
Kilometers
522.28 km
Drive Time
05h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Sat, Apr 18, 5:39 AM EDT
Return by in Bell Acres
Sat, Apr 18, 10:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bell Acres
2026-04-18T00:24
Arrive Scranton
Sat, Apr 18, 5:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:15 AM to 1:15 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
6:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bell Acres
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Coaldale
PA

Borough in eastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

From Bell Acres
162 mi
02h 37m
To Scranton
162.6 mi
02h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bell Acres and Scranton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bell Acres and Scranton.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    25 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    130 m · 33 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Campmeeting Road

    2524 ft · 1 min · Campmeeting Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Campmeeting Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Campmeeting Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Big Sewickley Creek Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Big Sewickley Creek Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Rochester Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Rochester Road

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto Wexford Bayne Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Wexford Bayne Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto I 79: Erie

    1601 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    42.5 mi · 46 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Clarion

    1.2 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    239.8 mi · 4 hr 18 min · Keystone Shortway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre

    1.1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 40 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bell Acres and Scranton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
240 mi · 74%
I 79
42.8 mi · 13%
I 81 North
33.1 mi · 10%
Wexford Bayne Road
1.85 mi · 1%
Big Sewickley Creek Road
1.72 mi · 1%
Campmeeting Road
1.45 mi
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

240 mi · 04h 18m

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
05h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+83.1 mi
241.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coaldale
02h 37m from Bell Acres
Leave By
6:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bell Acres and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bell Acres to Scranton?

The road trip is about 324.5 miles (522.3 km) and usually takes 05h 14m 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?

Coaldale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 162 miles from Bell Acres and 162.6 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 241.4 miles (388.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 83.1 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 6:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.78 one way or $93.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Bell Acres and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Coaldale

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

30 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

51 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Huntingdon

52 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

62 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bell Acres and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 241.43 mi (388.55 km).

Bell Acres

#1 Bell Acres

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,373
Coordinates40.5900700, -80.1664500
Altitude358
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: (-80.167126, 40.589656)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 522 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.45 gal
43.35 L · about $46.78
Round trip
$93.57
22.9 gal · 86.7 L
Estimated CO2
101.8 kg one way
Round trip: 203.5 kg / 449 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $46.78 $93.57
Mid-grade $4.60 $52.66 $105.32
Premium $4.95 $56.72 $113.45
Diesel $5.98 $68.47 $136.94

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bell Acres and Scranton. The current time is 00:24:20.

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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.