How far is Blawnox, PA from City of Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Blawnox, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 288.3 miles (463.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 227.8 miles (366.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 44m 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
288.23 mi
04h 52m
Flight
227.79 mi
366.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
227.79 mi
Kilometers
366.6 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
288.23 mi
Kilometers
463.86 km
Drive Time
04h 52m

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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 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Scranton
Sat, Apr 18, 5:18 AM EDT
Return by in Blawnox
Sat, Apr 18, 10:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blawnox
2026-04-18T00:26
Arrive City of Scranton
Sat, Apr 18, 5:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 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
7:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blawnox
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
Snow Shoe
PA

Township in Centre County, Pennsylvania

From Blawnox
143.4 mi
02h 26m
To City of Scranton
144.9 mi
02h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 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 Blawnox and City of Scranton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blawnox and City of Scranton.

  1. 1

    Start on Pine Street

    704 ft · 35 sec · Pine Street

  2. 2

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

    45 m · 11 sec · Blaw Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Freeport Road

    3.6 mi · 7 min · Freeport Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Indianola Road

    969 ft · 22 sec · Indianola Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward PA 28 North: New Kensington, Tarentum

    1722 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Allegheny Valley Expressway

    24.9 mi · 30 min · Allegheny Valley Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 422 East, PA 28 North: Kittanning, Indiana

    1 km · 52 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    36.7 mi · 54 min

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right

    1889 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    180.6 mi · 3 hr 15 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

    953 ft · 19 sec · Cedar Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blawnox and City of Scranton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
181 mi · 63%
US 422 East
42.8 mi · 15%
I 81 North
33.1 mi · 11%
Allegheny Valley Expressway
24.9 mi · 9%
Freeport Road
3.59 mi · 1%
River Street
0.96 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.5 mi
227.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Snow Shoe
02h 26m from Blawnox
Leave By
7:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Blawnox and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near City of Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Blawnox to City of Scranton?

The road trip is about 288.3 miles (463.9 km) and usually takes 04h 52m 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 143.4 miles from Blawnox and 144.9 miles from City of Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 227.8 miles (366.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.5 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 7:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.55 one way or $83.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Snow Shoe

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

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

Lewistown

58 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

61 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

69 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blawnox and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 227.79 mi (366.6 km).

Blawnox

#1 Blawnox

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,379
Coordinates40.4934000, -79.8606100
Altitude248
CountryUnited States
City of Scranton

#2 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population76,089
Coordinates41.4043700, -75.6649100
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Start: Pine Street (-79.860725, 40.493535)
End: Cedar Avenue (-75.663942, 41.404264)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 464 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.17 gal
38.5 L · about $41.55
Round trip
$83.11
20.34 gal · 77 L
Estimated CO2
90.4 kg one way
Round trip: 180.8 kg / 399 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $41.55 $83.11
Mid-grade $4.60 $46.77 $93.54
Premium $4.95 $50.38 $100.76
Diesel $5.98 $60.82 $121.63

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 Blawnox and City of Scranton. The current time is 00:26:25.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.