How far is City of Scranton, PA from Cheswick, PA?
The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Cheswick, PA is about 283 miles (455.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 223.8 miles (360.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 07m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 33m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Scranton and Cheswick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton and Cheswick.
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Start on Cedar Avenue
553 ft · 11 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Continue on Cedar Avenue
122 m · 13 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Turn left onto River Street
1.4 km · 2 min · River Street
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Take the ramp right
1178 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 40 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
180.4 mi · 3 hr 15 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 36: Sigel, Brookville
994 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Allegheny Boulevard
19.2 mi · 29 min · Allegheny Boulevard
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Continue on Broad Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Broad Street
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Continue on North Street
21.3 mi · 30 min · North Street
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 28 South: Pittsburgh
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on Allegheny Valley Expressway
23.2 mi · 28 min · Allegheny Valley Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cheswick, Springdale
1293 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left
39 m · 4 sec
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Turn left onto Hite Road
1706 ft · 46 sec · Hite Road
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Turn right onto Pillow Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Pillow Avenue
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Turn left onto Pittsburgh Street
1389 ft · 42 sec · Pittsburgh Street
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Turn left onto North Highland Avenue
22 m · 3 sec · North Highland Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Highland Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Scranton and Cheswick.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
180 mi · 03h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving City of Scranton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cheswick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Scranton to Cheswick?
The road trip is about 283 miles (455.4 km) and usually takes 05h 33m 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?
Central City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.3 miles from City of Scranton and 141.7 miles from Cheswick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 223.8 miles (360.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.2 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 5:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.82 one way or $81.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.8 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 Cheswick.
Stop Ideas Near Central City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Central City.
Lewistown
Tyrone
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Cheswick. Straight-line distance: 223.73 mi (360.06 km).
#1 City of Scranton
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 76,089 |
| Coordinates | 41.4043700, -75.6649100 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cheswick
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,662 |
| Coordinates | 40.5417300, -79.7992200 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cheswick (-79.79922, 40.54173)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 455 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $40.82 | $81.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $45.94 | $91.89 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $49.49 | $98.98 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $59.74 | $119.48 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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