How far is City of Scranton, PA from Heidelberg, PA?
The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Heidelberg, PA is about 288.6 miles (464.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 241.5 miles (388.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 52m 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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Scranton and Heidelberg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton and Heidelberg.
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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
98.5 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte
1410 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left onto Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 28 min · Jacksonville Road
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Keep slight left to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona
33.8 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
2791 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on William Penn Highway
16.5 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on Admiral Peary Highway
13.4 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway
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Continue on William Penn Highway
44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
19.1 mi · 26 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 50: Carnegie, Heidelberg
1124 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on PA 50: Heidelberg
1174 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on Lydia Street
1229 ft · 48 sec · Lydia Street
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Turn left onto Washington Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto 1st Street
22 m · 10 sec · 1st Street
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Turn left onto West Railroad Street
595 ft · 28 sec · West Railroad Street
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
773 ft · 36 sec · 2nd Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Ellsworth Avenue
9 m · 1 sec · Ellsworth Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ellsworth Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Scranton and Heidelberg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Heidelberg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Scranton to Heidelberg?
The road trip is about 288.6 miles (464.5 km) and usually takes 05h 56m 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?
Houserville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.1 miles from City of Scranton and 144.5 miles from Heidelberg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 241.5 miles (388.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.1 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 5:08 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.64 one way or $83.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.6 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 Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Heidelberg.
Stop Ideas Near Houserville
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 Houserville.
Lewistown
Tyrone
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Heidelberg. Straight-line distance: 241.46 mi (388.6 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 Heidelberg
Suburb south-west of Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA, population 1244
| Population | 1,199 |
| Coordinates | 40.3922900, -80.0908900 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
End: Heidelberg (-80.09089, 40.39229)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 465 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 36m |
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 | $41.64 | $83.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $46.86 | $93.73 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $50.48 | $100.96 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $60.94 | $121.87 |
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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