How far is Cherrytree, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Cherrytree, PA to Scranton, PA is about 272.5 miles (438.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 210 miles (338 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 13m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
272.53 mi
04h 36m
Flight
210 mi
337.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
210 mi
Kilometers
337.97 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
272.53 mi
Kilometers
438.59 km
Drive Time
04h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Wed, May 13, 1:52 AM EDT
Return by in Cherrytree
Wed, May 13, 6:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cherrytree
2026-05-12T21:15
Arrive Scranton
Wed, May 13, 1:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 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
7:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cherrytree
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
Curtin
PA

Township in Centre County, Pennsylvania

From Cherrytree
134.1 mi
02h 18m
To Scranton
138.4 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Tuesday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph S
Destination
65°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cherrytree and Scranton.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    3098 ft · 51 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mahood Lane

    1120 ft · 1 min · Mahood Lane

  3. 3

    Continue on Mahood Lane

    1120 ft · 50 sec · Mahood Lane

  4. 4

    Turn right

    1.1 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto William Flinn Highway

    4.2 mi · 6 min · William Flinn Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on William Flinn Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · William Flinn Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Seneca Street

    2656 ft · 1 min · Seneca Street

  9. 9

    Continue on William Flinn Highway

    1.2 km · 2 min · William Flinn Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Center Street

    144 m · 20 sec · Center Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Seneca Street

    703 ft · 26 sec · Seneca Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Bridge

    1153 ft · 41 sec · Veterans Memorial Bridge

  13. 13

    Continue on State Street

    81 m · 13 sec · State Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East 1st Street

    688 ft · 9 sec · East 1st Street

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto East Front Street

    2454 ft · 32 sec · East Front Street

  16. 16

    Continue on East 2nd Street

    1503 ft · 21 sec · East 2nd Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Pennsylvania Highway 257

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Pennsylvania Highway 257

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Twenty-Eighth Division Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Twenty-Eighth Division Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on US Highway 322

    12.4 mi · 18 min · US Highway 322

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Twenty-Eighth Division Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Twenty-Eighth Division Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Route 322

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Route 322

  25. 25

    Take the ramp slight right

    1371 ft · 34 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    189 mi · 3 hr 24 min · Keystone Shortway

  27. 27

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 40 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  30. 30

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  31. 31

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

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  32. 32

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cherrytree and 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
35 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
189 mi · 69%
I 81 North
33.1 mi · 12%
US Highway 322
12.4 mi · 5%
Main Street
7.15 mi · 3%
William Flinn Highway
6.38 mi · 2%
Pennsylvania Highway 257
5.1 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

189 mi · 03h 24m

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 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.5 mi
210 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Curtin
02h 18m from Cherrytree
Leave By
7:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Cherrytree and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cherrytree to Scranton?

The road trip is about 272.5 miles (438.6 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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?

Curtin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.1 miles from Cherrytree and 138.4 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 210 miles (338 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.5 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 7:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.31 one way or $78.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Cherrytree and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Curtin

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

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

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Lewistown

45 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

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

Huntingdon

59 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

75 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cherrytree and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 210 mi (337.97 km).

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#1 Cherrytree

Township in Pennsylvania

Population1,387
Coordinates41.5328400, -79.7183900
Altitude395
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: PA 417 South (-79.718389, 41.532839)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 439 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.62 gal
36.4 L · about $39.31
Round trip
$78.61
19.24 gal · 72.8 L
Estimated CO2
85.5 kg one way
Round trip: 171 kg / 377 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $39.31 $78.61
Mid-grade $4.60 $44.24 $88.48
Premium $4.95 $47.66 $95.31
Diesel $5.98 $57.53 $115.06

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Cherrytree and Scranton. The current time is 21:15:39.

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.