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

The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to King, PA is about 206.1 miles (331.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 166.8 miles (268.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 46m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
206.1 mi
03h 53m
Flight
166.87 mi
268.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
166.87 mi
Kilometers
268.55 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.1 mi
Kilometers
331.68 km
Drive Time
03h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in King
Sat, Apr 18, 2:44 PM EDT
Return by in City of Scranton
Sat, Apr 18, 6:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Scranton
2026-04-18T10:51
Arrive King
Sat, Apr 18, 2:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:14 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
Carroll
PA

Township in southern Perry County, Pennsylvania

From City of Scranton
103 mi
01h 56m
To King
103.1 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    46.9 mi · 51 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Claysburg, King

    1446 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Claysburg, King

    557 ft · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Dunnings Highway

    2245 ft · 38 sec · Dunnings Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on William Penn Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · William Penn Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Hickory Lane

    65 m · 9 sec · Hickory Lane

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hickory Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
98.5 mi · 48%
I 99 South
47.1 mi · 23%
American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 16%
Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 12%
River Street
1.1 mi · 1%
William Penn Road
0.73 mi
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
03h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.3 mi
166.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carroll
01h 56m from City of Scranton
Leave By
9:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving City of Scranton and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near King.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 206.1 miles (331.7 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?

Carroll is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103 miles from City of Scranton and 103.1 miles from King.

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

The direct path is about 166.8 miles (268.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.3 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 9:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.71 one way or $59.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.6 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 Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near King.

Stop Ideas Near Carroll

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

60 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

92 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Huntingdon

92 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Tyrone

96 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and King. Straight-line distance: 166.87 mi (268.55 km).

City of Scranton

#1 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population76,089
Coordinates41.4043700, -75.6649100
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
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#2 King

Township in Bedford County, Pennsylvania

Population1,181
Coordinates40.2439700, -78.4641800
Altitude407
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Scranton (-75.66491, 41.40437)
End: King (-78.46418, 40.24397)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 332 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.27 gal
27.53 L · about $29.71
Round trip
$59.41
14.54 gal · 55.06 L
Estimated CO2
64.6 kg one way
Round trip: 129.2 kg / 285 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $29.71 $59.41
Mid-grade $4.60 $33.43 $66.87
Premium $4.95 $36.02 $72.03
Diesel $5.98 $43.47 $86.95

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Scranton and King. The current time is 10:51:40.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.