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

The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Farrell, PA is about 293.7 miles (472.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 251.1 miles (404.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
293.72 mi
05h 26m
Flight
251.1 mi
404.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
251.1 mi
Kilometers
404.1 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
293.72 mi
Kilometers
472.7 km
Drive Time
05h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farrell
Sat, Sep 19, 2:37 AM EDT
Return by in City of Scranton
Sat, Sep 19, 8:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Scranton
2026-09-18T21:11
Arrive Farrell
Sat, Sep 19, 2:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:26 AM to 1:26 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Scranton
9:00 PM EDT
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
Snow Shoe
PA

Township in Centre County, Pennsylvania

From City of Scranton
146.3 mi
02h 43m
To Farrell
147.4 mi
02h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Sep 18 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph N
Destination
56°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Sep 18 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    254.7 mi · 4 hr 35 min · Keystone Shortway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 760 North: Sharon-Hermitage

    1 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Beaver Valley Expressway

    2388 ft · 43 sec · Beaver Valley Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Broadway Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Broadway Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Council Street

    1721 ft · 35 sec · Council Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Mercer Avenue

    612 ft · 13 sec · Mercer Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Indiana Avenue

    2210 ft · 1 min · Indiana Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Roemer Boulevard

    1623 ft · 49 sec · Roemer Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Beechwood Avenue

    30 m · 4 sec · Beechwood Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Beechwood Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
255 mi · 87%
American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 11%
Broadway Avenue
2.04 mi · 1%
River Street
1.1 mi
I-80 West
0.7 mi
PA 760 North
0.64 mi
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

255 mi · 04h 35m

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
05h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.6 mi
251.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Snow Shoe
02h 43m from City of Scranton
Leave By
6:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving City of Scranton and Partly Cloudy near Farrell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 293.7 miles (472.7 km) and usually takes 05h 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?

Snow Shoe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.3 miles from City of Scranton and 147.4 miles from Farrell.

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

The direct path is about 251.1 miles (404.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.6 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 6:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.86 one way or $93.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around City of Scranton and Partly Cloudy near Farrell.

Stop Ideas Near Snow Shoe

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

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

Lewistown

58 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

61 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

69 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Farrell. Straight-line distance: 251.1 mi (404.1 km).

City of Scranton

#1 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population76,089
Coordinates41.4043700, -75.6649100
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Farrell

#2 Farrell

City of Pennsylvania

Population4,542
Coordinates41.2122800, -80.4967400
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Scranton (-75.66491, 41.40437)
End: Farrell (-80.49674, 41.21228)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 473 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.36 gal
39.23 L · about $46.86
Round trip
$93.72
20.72 gal · 78.46 L
Estimated CO2
92.1 kg one way
Round trip: 184.1 kg / 406 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.52 $46.86 $93.72
Mid-grade $4.98 $51.56 $103.12
Premium $5.37 $55.60 $111.20
Diesel $6.51 $67.43 $134.87

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 · Sep 18, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Scranton and Farrell. The current time is 21:11:02.

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.