How far is Central City, PA from Scranton, PA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Central City and Scranton is 115.3 miles (185.56 km).

Flight distance from Central City, PA to Scranton, PA is 115.3 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 16 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 15 minutes to travel from Central City to Scranton with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Central City, Pennsylvania to Scranton, Pennsylvania is: 138.76 miles (223.31 km) by car.

Driving from Central City to Scranton will take approximately 02 hours 15 minutes.

#1 Central City

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population 1021
GPS Coordinates 40°57'0"N 77°47'48"W
Latitude 40.9500600
Longitude -77.7966700
Altitude 240
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Central City and Scranton

The distance between Central City and Scranton is 223 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 28 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 Central City and Scranton. The current time is 09:38:45.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 04 hours 37 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 28 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 46 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 18 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 58 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 51 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 43 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 18.53 liters (4.9 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Central City and Scranton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Central City to Scranton is $18.2 (diesel $23.34).

Pennsylvania gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.72 $4.12 $4.44 $4.77
Total $18.2 $20.19 $21.75 $23.34

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 March 29, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Central City and Scranton (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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