How far is City of Scranton, PA from Ford City, PA?
The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Ford City, PA is about 257.4 miles (414.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 205.9 miles (331.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 03m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Census-designated place in Centre County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Scranton and Ford City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton and Ford City.
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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
19.4 mi · 27 min · North Street
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 66 South: Ford City
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
547 ft · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto 5th Avenue
3271 ft · 2 min · 5th Avenue
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Turn right onto 11th Street
107 m · 21 sec · 11th Street
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Turn left onto 4th Avenue
20 m · 2 sec · 4th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Scranton and Ford City.
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.
Sunny leaving City of Scranton and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Ford City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Scranton to Ford City?
The road trip is about 257.4 miles (414.3 km) and usually takes 05h 01m 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?
Snydertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.4 miles from City of Scranton and 129.1 miles from Ford City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 205.9 miles (331.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.5 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 6:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.29 one way or $80.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around City of Scranton and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Ford City.
Stop Ideas Near Snydertown
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 Snydertown.
Lewistown
Tyrone
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Ford City. Straight-line distance: 205.93 mi (331.41 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 Ford City
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,735 |
| Coordinates | 40.7722900, -79.5297700 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ford City (-79.52977, 40.77229)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 414 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 12m |
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 | $4.44 | $40.29 | $80.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.90 | $44.48 | $88.97 |
| Premium | $5.29 | $48.02 | $96.03 |
| Diesel | $6.61 | $60.00 | $120.00 |
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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