How far is City of Scranton, PA from Emporium, PA?
The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Emporium, PA is about 201.2 miles (323.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.3 miles (214.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 33m 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 04h 16m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in southern Perry County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Scranton and Emporium.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton and Emporium.
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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
111.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 144: Snow Shoe
1866 ft · 47 sec
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Turn straight onto Beech Creek Road
157 m · 14 sec · Beech Creek Road
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Turn left onto East Sycamore Road
2540 ft · 51 sec · East Sycamore Road
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Continue on East Sycamore Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Sycamore Street
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Continue on West Sycamore Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Sycamore Road
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Turn right onto Askey Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Askey Road
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Continue on Pine Glen Road
8 mi · 14 min · Pine Glen Road
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Continue on Market Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Market Street
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Continue straight
130 m · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto Quehanna Highway
8.6 mi · 12 min · Quehanna Highway
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Turn right onto Wykoff Run Road
9.9 mi · 21 min · Wykoff Run Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
3.4 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on 3rd Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street
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Continue on Bucktail Trail
6 mi · 9 min · Bucktail Trail
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Continue on C C C Memorial Highway
9.8 mi · 14 min · C C C Memorial Highway
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Turn slight left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Scranton and Emporium.
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
112 mi · 02h 01m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving City of Scranton and Rain Showers Likely near Emporium.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Scranton to Emporium?
The road trip is about 201.2 miles (323.8 km) and usually takes 04h 16m 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?
Carroll is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.5 miles from City of Scranton and 100.7 miles from Emporium.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.3 miles (214.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:26 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.01 one way or $58.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around City of Scranton and Rain Showers Likely near Emporium.
Stop Ideas Near Carroll
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 Carroll.
Lewistown
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Huntingdon
Tyrone
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Emporium. Straight-line distance: 133.3 mi (214.52 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 Emporium
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,770 |
| Coordinates | 41.5114500, -78.2352900 |
| Altitude | 315 |
| Country | United States |
End: Emporium (-78.23529, 41.51145)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 324 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $29.01 | $58.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $32.65 | $65.31 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $35.17 | $70.35 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $42.46 | $84.92 |
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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