How far is City of Scranton, PA from Fox Chapel, PA?

The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Fox Chapel, PA is about 287.9 miles (463.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 228.4 miles (367.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
287.92 mi
05h 42m
Flight
228.35 mi
367.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
228.35 mi
Kilometers
367.49 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
287.92 mi
Kilometers
463.37 km
Drive Time
05h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fox Chapel
Thu, Nov 12, 11:13 AM EST
Return by in City of Scranton
Thu, Nov 12, 4:56 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Scranton
2026-11-12T05:31
Arrive Fox Chapel
Thu, Nov 12, 11:13 AM EST
Route Timing
05h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:43 AM to 1:43 PM EST

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

Leave by
5:34 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Scranton
9:00 PM EST
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
143.4 mi
02h 51m
To Fox Chapel
144.5 mi
02h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 8 mph NE
Destination
52°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
1 to 13 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    180.4 mi · 3 hr 15 min · Keystone Shortway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 36: Sigel, Brookville

    994 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Allegheny Boulevard

    19.2 mi · 29 min · Allegheny Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Broad Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Broad Street

  11. 11

    Continue on North Street

    21.3 mi · 30 min · North Street

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 28 South: Pittsburgh

    1.3 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Allegheny Valley Expressway

    24.8 mi · 30 min · Allegheny Valley Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 910: Harmar

    1379 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Indianola Road

    3060 ft · 1 min · Indianola Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Freeport Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Freeport Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Powers Run Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Powers Run Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Field Club Road

    1 mi · 3 min · Field Club Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Field Club Road

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
180 mi · 63%
American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 11%
Allegheny Valley Expressway
24.8 mi · 9%
North Street
21.3 mi · 7%
Allegheny Boulevard
19.2 mi · 7%
Freeport Road
2.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.5 mi
228.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Snow Shoe
02h 51m from City of Scranton
Leave By
5:34 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving City of Scranton and Light Rain near Fox Chapel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 287.9 miles (463.4 km) and usually takes 05h 42m 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 143.4 miles from City of Scranton and 144.5 miles from Fox Chapel.

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

The direct path is about 228.4 miles (367.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:34 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.06 one way or $88.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around City of Scranton and Light Rain near Fox Chapel.

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 Fox Chapel. Straight-line distance: 228.35 mi (367.49 km).

City of Scranton

#1 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population76,089
Coordinates41.4043700, -75.6649100
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Fox Chapel

#2 Fox Chapel

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population5,056
Coordinates40.5134000, -79.8797700
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Scranton (-75.66491, 41.40437)
End: Fox Chapel (-79.87977, 40.5134)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 463 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.16 gal
38.46 L · about $44.06
Round trip
$88.13
20.32 gal · 76.92 L
Estimated CO2
90.3 kg one way
Round trip: 180.6 kg / 398 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.34 $44.06 $88.13
Mid-grade $4.77 $48.44 $96.89
Premium $5.21 $52.94 $105.89
Diesel $6.54 $66.49 $132.97

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 · Nov 11, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Scranton and Fox Chapel. The current time is 05:31:09.

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.