How far is Buffington, PA from Scranton, PA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Buffington and Scranton is 241.54 miles (388.72 km).
Flight distance from Buffington, PA to Scranton, PA is 241.54 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 36 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 33 minutes to travel from Buffington to Scranton with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Buffington, Pennsylvania to Scranton, Pennsylvania is: 303.96 miles (489.17 km) by car.
Driving from Buffington to Scranton will take approximately 05 hours 10 minutes.
#1 Buffington
Census-designated place in Fayette County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1269 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°55'44"N 79°50'28"W |
| Latitude | 39.9289600 |
| Longitude | -79.8411600 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania. It is located in the Lackawanna Valley in northeastern Pennsylvania. Scranton is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Steamtown National Historic Site and the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple.
| Population | 76532 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°24'33"N 75°39'54"W |
| Latitude | 41.4091600 |
| Longitude | -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Scranton: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767,41.409077)
Estimated Travel Time Between Buffington and Scranton
The distance between Buffington and Scranton is 489 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 26 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Buffington and Scranton. The current time is 03:32:03.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10 hours 07 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 35 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 04 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 03 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 20 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 03 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 47 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 40.6 liters (10.73 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Buffington and Scranton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Buffington to Scranton is $39.87 (diesel $51.13).
Pennsylvania gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.72 | $4.12 | $4.44 | $4.77 |
| Total | $39.87 | $44.22 | $47.64 | $51.13 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Pennsylvania ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.717 (Diesel $4.767) /gallon. Last changed prices on May 04, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Buffington and Scranton (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
