How far is City of Scranton, PA from Bell Acres, PA?

The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Bell Acres, PA is about 324.2 miles (521.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 241.3 miles (388.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
324.18 mi
06h 02m
Flight
241.36 mi
388.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
241.36 mi
Kilometers
388.43 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
324.18 mi
Kilometers
521.71 km
Drive Time
06h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bell Acres
Sat, Apr 18, 7:53 AM EDT
Return by in City of Scranton
Sat, Apr 18, 1:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Scranton
2026-04-18T01:51
Arrive Bell Acres
Sat, Apr 18, 7:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:02 PM to 1:32 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Scranton
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Coaldale
PA

Borough in eastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

From City of Scranton
161.9 mi
03h 01m
To Bell Acres
162.3 mi
03h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    239.9 mi · 4 hr 19 min · Keystone Shortway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 South: Pittsburgh

    1983 ft · 57 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    42.7 mi · 46 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 910: Wexford

    2659 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Wexford Bayne Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Wexford Bayne Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Rochester Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Rochester Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Big Sewickley Creek Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Big Sewickley Creek Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Campmeeting Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Campmeeting Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Campmeeting Road

    2524 ft · 1 min · Campmeeting Road

  16. 16

    Turn left

    130 m · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    25 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
240 mi · 74%
I 79 South
43 mi · 13%
American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 10%
Big Sewickley Creek Road
1.72 mi · 1%
Wexford Bayne Road
1.69 mi · 1%
Campmeeting Road
1.45 mi
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

240 mi · 04h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 02m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+82.9 mi
241.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coaldale
03h 01m from City of Scranton
Leave By
11:56 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving City of Scranton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bell Acres.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 324.2 miles (521.7 km) and usually takes 06h 02m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Coaldale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.9 miles from City of Scranton and 162.3 miles from Bell Acres.

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

The direct path is about 241.3 miles (388.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 82.9 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.74 one way or $93.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around City of Scranton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bell Acres.

Stop Ideas Near Coaldale

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

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

Altoona Transportation Center

51 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Huntingdon

52 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

62 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Bell Acres. Straight-line distance: 241.36 mi (388.43 km).

City of Scranton

#1 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population76,089
Coordinates41.4043700, -75.6649100
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Bell Acres

#2 Bell Acres

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,373
Coordinates40.5900700, -80.1664500
Altitude358
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Scranton (-75.66491, 41.40437)
End: Bell Acres (-80.16645, 40.59007)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 522 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.44 gal
43.3 L · about $46.74
Round trip
$93.49
22.88 gal · 86.6 L
Estimated CO2
101.7 kg one way
Round trip: 203.3 kg / 448 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $46.74 $93.49
Mid-grade $4.60 $52.61 $105.23
Premium $4.95 $56.67 $113.35
Diesel $5.98 $68.41 $136.82

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Scranton and Bell Acres. The current time is 01:51:42.

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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.