How far is City of Scranton, PA from Gilpin, PA?
The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Gilpin, PA is about 236.9 miles (381.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 185.3 miles (298.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 58m 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 29m.
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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.
Clinton County, Pennsylvania, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Scranton and Gilpin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton and Gilpin.
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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
158.3 mi · 2 hr 51 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 255: DuBois, Penfield
1961 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto Bee Line Highway
585 ft · 15 sec · Bee Line Highway
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Turn left
16 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
18 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
16 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Bee Line Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Bee Line Highway
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Continue on East DuBois Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · East DuBois Avenue
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Turn left onto Liberty Boulevard
3077 ft · 50 sec · Liberty Boulevard
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Continue on North Brady Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · North Brady Street
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Continue on Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
1224 ft · 17 sec · Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
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Turn right onto Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
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Continue on Sykes Street
1 mi · 1 min · Sykes Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
13.4 mi · 17 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Hampton Avenue
1095 ft · 18 sec · Hampton Avenue
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Turn right onto East Mahoning Street
1446 ft · 29 sec · East Mahoning Street
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Turn left onto South Gilpin Street
581 ft · 8 sec · South Gilpin Street
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Turn right onto Indiana Street
19.9 mi · 23 min · Indiana Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Scranton and Gilpin.
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
158 mi · 02h 51m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving City of Scranton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Gilpin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Scranton to Gilpin?
The road trip is about 236.9 miles (381.2 km) and usually takes 04h 29m 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?
Lamar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.2 miles from City of Scranton and 118.6 miles from Gilpin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 185.3 miles (298.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.6 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 8:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.16 one way or $68.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around City of Scranton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Gilpin.
Stop Ideas Near Lamar
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 Lamar.
Lewistown
Tyrone
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Gilpin. Straight-line distance: 185.31 mi (298.22 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 Gilpin
Township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,377 |
| Coordinates | 40.7084000, -79.1000300 |
| Altitude | 354 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gilpin (-79.10003, 40.7084)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 381 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 57m |
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 | $34.16 | $68.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $38.45 | $76.90 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $41.42 | $82.83 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $49.99 | $99.99 |
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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