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

The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Grove City, PA is about 273.3 miles (439.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 230.3 miles (370.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
273.35 mi
05h 03m
Flight
230.3 mi
370.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
230.3 mi
Kilometers
370.63 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
273.35 mi
Kilometers
439.91 km
Drive Time
05h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grove City
Thu, Nov 12, 11:28 AM EST
Return by in City of Scranton
Thu, Nov 12, 4:31 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Scranton
2026-11-12T06:24
Arrive Grove City
Thu, Nov 12, 11:28 AM EST
Route Timing
05h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:04 AM to 1:04 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
6:52 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Milesburg
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From City of Scranton
136.3 mi
02h 31m
To Grove City
137 mi
02h 31m

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
48°F
Thursday

Light Rain

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    234.9 mi · 4 hr 13 min · Keystone Shortway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 173: Grove City, Sandy Lake

    1961 ft · 56 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Sandy Lake Road

    2142 ft · 37 sec · Sandy Lake Road

  10. 10

    Continue on North Broad Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · North Broad Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Erie Street

    93 m · 11 sec · Erie Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Center Street

    1494 ft · 34 sec · South Center Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Center Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
235 mi · 86%
American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 12%
North Broad Street
2.65 mi · 1%
River Street
1.1 mi
I-80 West
0.7 mi
Sandy Lake Road
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

235 mi · 04h 13m

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 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43 mi
230.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milesburg
02h 31m from City of Scranton
Leave By
6:52 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving City of Scranton and Light Rain near Grove 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 Grove City?

The road trip is about 273.3 miles (439.9 km) and usually takes 05h 03m 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?

Milesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.3 miles from City of Scranton and 137 miles from Grove City.

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

The direct path is about 230.3 miles (370.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 43 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 6:52 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.81 one way or $83.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Milesburg

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

43 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

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

Huntingdon

54 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

70 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Grove City. Straight-line distance: 230.3 mi (370.63 km).

City of Scranton

#1 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population76,089
Coordinates41.4043700, -75.6649100
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Grove City

#2 Grove City

Borough in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population7,648
Coordinates41.1578400, -80.0886700
Altitude387
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Scranton (-75.66491, 41.40437)
End: Grove City (-80.08867, 41.15784)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 440 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 06m
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
9.64 gal
36.51 L · about $41.81
Round trip
$83.62
19.28 gal · 73.02 L
Estimated CO2
85.7 kg one way
Round trip: 171.3 kg / 378 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.34 $41.81 $83.62
Mid-grade $4.77 $45.96 $91.93
Premium $5.21 $50.23 $100.47
Diesel $6.54 $63.08 $126.17

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 Grove City. The current time is 06:24:36.

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.