How far is City of Scranton, PA from Cross Creek, PA?

The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Cross Creek, PA is about 312.5 miles (503 km), with a travel time of about 06h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 258.7 miles (416.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 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
312.52 mi
06h 32m
Flight
258.75 mi
416.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
258.75 mi
Kilometers
416.42 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
312.52 mi
Kilometers
502.96 km
Drive Time
06h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cross Creek
Sun, Apr 19, 7:31 AM EDT
Return by in City of Scranton
Sun, Apr 19, 2:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Scranton
2026-04-19T00:59
Arrive Cross Creek
Sun, Apr 19, 7:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:32 PM to 2:02 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
10:56 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
Stormstown
PA

Census designated place

From City of Scranton
156 mi
03h 16m
To Cross Creek
156.5 mi
03h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W
Destination
53°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    16.5 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.4 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    24.6 mi · 34 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22 West, US 30 West: Weirton

    10.2 mi · 15 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Bavington

    1102 ft · 29 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Maple Grove Road

    72 m · 7 sec · Maple Grove Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Steubenville Pike

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Steubenville Pike

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Bavington Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Bavington Road

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Smith Township State Road

    115 m · 12 sec · Smith Township State Road

  23. 23

    Continue on John L Brunner Bypass Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · John L Brunner Bypass Road

  24. 24

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Smith Township State Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Smith Township State Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Cross Creek Road

    755 ft · 14 sec · Cross Creek Road

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Creek Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Cross Creek Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cross Creek Road

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
98.5 mi · 32%
William Penn Highway
61.2 mi · 20%
I 99 South
34.1 mi · 11%
American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 10%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
24.6 mi · 8%
Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 8%
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

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 32m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.8 mi
258.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stormstown
03h 16m from City of Scranton
Leave By
10:56 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving City of Scranton and Chance Rain Showers near Cross Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 312.5 miles (503 km) and usually takes 06h 32m 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?

Stormstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156 miles from City of Scranton and 156.5 miles from Cross Creek.

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

The direct path is about 258.7 miles (416.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.8 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 $45.07 one way or $90.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around City of Scranton and Chance Rain Showers near Cross Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Stormstown

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

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

Huntingdon

34 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

43 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

45 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Cross Creek. Straight-line distance: 258.75 mi (416.42 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 Cross Creek

Census-designated place in Washington County, Pennsylvania

Population1,487
Coordinates40.3289600, -80.4092300
Altitude405
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Scranton (-75.66491, 41.40437)
End: Cross Creek (-80.40923, 40.32896)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 503 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.03 gal
41.75 L · about $45.07
Round trip
$90.14
22.06 gal · 83.5 L
Estimated CO2
98 kg one way
Round trip: 196 kg / 432 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $45.07 $90.14
Mid-grade $4.60 $50.73 $101.45
Premium $4.95 $54.64 $109.29
Diesel $5.98 $65.96 $131.92

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Scranton and Cross Creek. The current time is 00:59:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.