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

The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Belmont, PA is about 227.1 miles (365.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 185.4 miles (298.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 53m 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
227.12 mi
04h 26m
Flight
185.35 mi
298.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
185.35 mi
Kilometers
298.3 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
227.12 mi
Kilometers
365.51 km
Drive Time
04h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belmont
Sat, Nov 7, 8:54 AM EST
Return by in City of Scranton
Sat, Nov 7, 1:21 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Scranton
2026-11-07T04:28
Arrive Belmont
Sat, Nov 7, 8:54 AM EST
Route Timing
04h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 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
8:06 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
Castanea
PA

Township in Clinton County, Pennsylvania

From City of Scranton
113.3 mi
02h 13m
To Belmont
113.8 mi
02h 13m

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
31°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 12:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.5 mi · 14 min · Portage Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Railroad Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Railroad Street

  21. 21

    Turn left

    1628 ft · 40 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight right

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    1409 ft · 39 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Elton Road

    842 ft · 19 sec · Elton Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Bedford Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Bedford Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Belmont Street

    115 m · 8 sec · Belmont Street

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Belmont Street

    51 m · 3 sec · Belmont Street

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto Belmont Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Belmont Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Belmont Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
98.5 mi · 43%
I 99 South
34.1 mi · 15%
American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 14%
Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 11%
William Penn Highway
9.65 mi · 4%
Portage Street
9.49 mi · 4%
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 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.7 mi
185.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Castanea
02h 13m from City of Scranton
Leave By
8:06 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving City of Scranton and Partly Cloudy near Belmont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 227.1 miles (365.5 km) and usually takes 04h 26m 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?

Castanea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.3 miles from City of Scranton and 113.8 miles from Belmont.

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

The direct path is about 185.4 miles (298.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.7 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 8:06 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.26 one way or $70.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around City of Scranton and Partly Cloudy near Belmont.

Stop Ideas Near Castanea

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

61 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

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

Huntingdon

87 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

106 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Belmont. Straight-line distance: 185.35 mi (298.3 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 Belmont

Situated within Cambria County in western Pennsylvania, this small community rests at an approximate elevation of 1,693 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates40.2873000, -78.8894700
Altitude516
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Scranton (-75.66491, 41.40437)
End: Belmont (-78.88947, 40.2873)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 366 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.01 gal
30.34 L · about $35.26
Round trip
$70.52
16.02 gal · 60.68 L
Estimated CO2
71.2 kg one way
Round trip: 142.4 kg / 314 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $35.26 $70.52
Mid-grade $4.82 $38.63 $77.26
Premium $5.27 $42.24 $84.49
Diesel $6.58 $52.72 $105.44

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 Belmont. The current time is 04:28:01.

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.