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

The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Fulton, PA is about 273.7 miles (440.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 225.9 miles (363.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 00m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
273.74 mi
05h 30m
Flight
225.96 mi
363.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
225.96 mi
Kilometers
363.64 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
273.74 mi
Kilometers
440.54 km
Drive Time
05h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fulton
Wed, Sep 23, 2:44 PM EDT
Return by in City of Scranton
Wed, Sep 23, 8:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Scranton
2026-09-23T09:14
Arrive Fulton
Wed, Sep 23, 2:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:30 AM to 1:30 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
6:00 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
Bellefonte
PA

County seat of Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States

From City of Scranton
136.4 mi
02h 45m
To Fulton
137.3 mi
02h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    34.2 mi · 47 min · William Penn Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 66: Greensburg, Delmont

    932 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 66 South: Greensburg

    127 m · 16 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto State Route 66

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Route 66

  19. 19

    Continue on Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 136: Greensburg, West Newton

    1795 ft · 46 sec

  21. 21

    Turn slight right

    44 m · 4 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto West Newton Street

    126 m · 11 sec · West Newton Street

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4 mi · 6 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Darragh Hermine Road

    3006 ft · 1 min · Darragh Hermine Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Keystone Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Keystone Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Sewickley Avenue

    2447 ft · 1 min · Sewickley Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Pike Street

    556 ft · 15 sec · Pike Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Sunshine Road

    3088 ft · 1 min · Sunshine Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Markle Street

    49 m · 11 sec · Markle Street

  30. 30

    Turn left

    119 m · 29 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
98.5 mi · 36%
William Penn Highway
50.7 mi · 19%
I 99 South
34.1 mi · 12%
American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 12%
Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 9%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.4 mi · 5%
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

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 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.8 mi
225.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bellefonte
02h 45m from City of Scranton
Leave By
6:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving City of Scranton and Chance Rain Showers near Fulton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 273.7 miles (440.5 km) and usually takes 05h 30m 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?

Bellefonte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.4 miles from City of Scranton and 137.3 miles from Fulton.

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

The direct path is about 225.9 miles (363.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.8 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.15 one way or $88.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around City of Scranton and Chance Rain Showers near Fulton.

Stop Ideas Near Bellefonte

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

40 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

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

Huntingdon

52 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 Fulton. Straight-line distance: 225.96 mi (363.64 km).

City of Scranton

#1 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Fulton

Township in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Population3,168
Coordinates40.2734000, -79.7214300
Altitude310
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Scranton (-75.66491, 41.40437)
End: Fulton (-79.72143, 40.2734)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 441 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.66 gal
36.56 L · about $44.15
Round trip
$88.29
19.32 gal · 73.12 L
Estimated CO2
85.8 kg one way
Round trip: 171.7 kg / 379 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.57 $44.15 $88.29
Mid-grade $5.00 $48.33 $96.66
Premium $5.39 $52.10 $104.19
Diesel $6.60 $63.76 $127.51

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Scranton and Fulton. The current time is 09:14:16.

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.