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

The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Beaverdale, PA is about 221.1 miles (355.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 175.2 miles (281.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 40m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
221.1 mi
04h 20m
Flight
175.18 mi
281.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.18 mi
Kilometers
281.93 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
221.1 mi
Kilometers
355.83 km
Drive Time
04h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beaverdale
Sat, Nov 7, 4:26 AM EST
Return by in City of Scranton
Sat, Nov 7, 8:46 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Scranton
2026-11-07T00:06
Arrive Beaverdale
Sat, Nov 7, 4:26 AM EST
Route Timing
04h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 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
8:20 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
110.3 mi
02h 10m
To Beaverdale
110.9 mi
02h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 9 mph W
Destination
44°F
Saturday

Scattered Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
14 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    98.5 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Keystone Shortway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte

    1410 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Jacksonville Road

    24.2 mi · 28 min · Jacksonville Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona

    33.8 mi · 37 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg

    1.3 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2791 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    9.7 mi · 11 min · William Penn Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 53: Lilly, Portage

    2139 ft · 56 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West 2nd Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West 2nd Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Evergreen Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Evergreen Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    155 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Cleveland Street

    602 ft · 15 sec · Cleveland Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Portage Street

    7.1 mi · 10 min · Portage Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Springside Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Springside Avenue

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Fieldstone Avenue

    1687 ft · 36 sec · Fieldstone Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Fairview Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Fairview Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Mill Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Mill Road

  25. 25

    Turn sharp left onto Beaver Run Avenue

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Beaver Run Avenue

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Cedar Street

    111 m · 16 sec · Cedar Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
98.5 mi · 45%
I 99 South
34.1 mi · 15%
American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 15%
Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 11%
William Penn Highway
9.65 mi · 4%
Portage Street
7.08 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

98.5 mi · 01h 47m

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 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.9 mi
175.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Loganton
02h 10m from City of Scranton
Leave By
8:20 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving City of Scranton and Scattered Rain And Snow Showers near Beaverdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 221.1 miles (355.8 km) and usually takes 04h 20m 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 110.3 miles from City of Scranton and 110.9 miles from Beaverdale.

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

The direct path is about 175.2 miles (281.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.9 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 8:20 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.34 one way or $68.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around City of Scranton and Scattered Rain And Snow Showers near Beaverdale.

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.

RAIL

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 Beaverdale. Straight-line distance: 175.18 mi (281.93 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 Beaverdale

Located in Summerhill Township within Cambria County, Pennsylvania, this small census-designated place sits at a significant elevation of 1,923 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates40.3220200, -78.6969600
Altitude586
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Scranton (-75.66491, 41.40437)
End: Beaverdale (-78.69696, 40.32202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 356 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.8 gal
29.53 L · about $34.34
Round trip
$68.67
15.6 gal · 59.06 L
Estimated CO2
69.3 kg one way
Round trip: 138.6 kg / 306 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $34.34 $68.67
Mid-grade $4.82 $37.62 $75.24
Premium $5.27 $41.14 $82.27
Diesel $6.58 $51.34 $102.68

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 Beaverdale. The current time is 00:06:45.

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.