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

The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Albion, PA is about 215 miles (346 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 173.4 miles (279.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
215.01 mi
04h 06m
Flight
173.41 mi
279.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.41 mi
Kilometers
279.08 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
215.01 mi
Kilometers
346.03 km
Drive Time
04h 06m

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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 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albion
Sat, Nov 7, 3:08 AM EST
Return by in City of Scranton
Sat, Nov 7, 7:14 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Scranton
2026-11-06T23:02
Arrive Albion
Sat, Nov 7, 3:08 AM EST
Route Timing
04h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:48 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Scranton
9:00 PM EST
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
Loganton
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From City of Scranton
107.2 mi
02h 03m
To Albion
107.8 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
2 mph W
Destination
62°F
Today

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 11:00 AM EST
Wind
1 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between City of Scranton and Albion.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cedar Avenue

    553 ft · 11 sec · Cedar Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Cedar Avenue

    122 m · 13 sec · Cedar Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · River Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1178 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    32.7 mi · 40 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg

    1.1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    158.3 mi · 2 hr 51 min · Keystone Shortway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 255: DuBois, Penfield

    1961 ft · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Bee Line Highway

    585 ft · 15 sec · Bee Line Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left

    16 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    18 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    16 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Bee Line Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Bee Line Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on East DuBois Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East DuBois Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Liberty Boulevard

    3077 ft · 50 sec · Liberty Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on North Brady Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North Brady Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway

    1224 ft · 17 sec · Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Sykes Street

    1 mi · 1 min · Sykes Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    11 mi · 13 min · East Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto McCracken Road

    2960 ft · 2 min · McCracken Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Albion Road

    2910 ft · 2 min · Albion Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Albion Road

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
158 mi · 74%
American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 15%
East Main Street
11 mi · 5%
Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
3.13 mi · 1%
North Brady Street
1.86 mi · 1%
Bee Line Highway
1.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

158 mi · 02h 51m

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 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.6 mi
173.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Loganton
02h 03m from City of Scranton
Leave By
8:48 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving City of Scranton and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain near Albion.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 215 miles (346 km) and usually takes 04h 06m 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?

Loganton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.2 miles from City of Scranton and 107.8 miles from Albion.

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

The direct path is about 173.4 miles (279.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:48 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.41 one way or $66.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around City of Scranton and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain near Albion.

Stop Ideas Near Loganton

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

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

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Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

85 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Tyrone

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

Harrisburg Transportation Center

93 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Albion. Straight-line distance: 173.41 mi (279.08 km).

City of Scranton

#1 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population76,089
Coordinates41.4043700, -75.6649100
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
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#2 Albion

Located in the western central region of Pennsylvania at an elevation of 1,444 feet, this small, unincorporated community is situated within Jefferson County.

Population0
Coordinates40.9589500, -78.9469800
Altitude440
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Scranton (-75.66491, 41.40437)
End: Albion (-78.94698, 40.95895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 346 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.59 gal
28.72 L · about $33.41
Round trip
$66.82
15.18 gal · 57.44 L
Estimated CO2
67.5 kg one way
Round trip: 134.9 kg / 297 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $33.41 $66.82
Mid-grade $4.82 $36.61 $73.21
Premium $5.27 $40.03 $80.06
Diesel $6.58 $49.96 $99.91

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Scranton and Albion. The current time is 23:02:03.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.