How far is City of Scranton, PA from Mars, PA?
The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Mars, PA is about 289.5 miles (465.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 231.7 miles (372.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 39m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Centre County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
Widespread Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Scranton and Mars.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton and Mars.
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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
180.4 mi · 3 hr 15 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 36: Sigel, Brookville
994 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Allegheny Boulevard
19.2 mi · 29 min · Allegheny Boulevard
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Continue on Broad Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Broad Street
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Continue on North Street
21.3 mi · 30 min · North Street
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 28 South: Pittsburgh
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on Allegheny Valley Expressway
11.9 mi · 14 min · Allegheny Valley Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 356: Butler, Freeport
1832 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto South Pike Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · South Pike Road
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Turn left onto Sarver Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Sarver Road
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Turn right onto Ekastown Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Ekastown Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saxonburg Boulevard
64 m · 4 sec · Saxonburg Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Saxonburg Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Saxonburg Boulevard
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Continue on Glade Mill Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Glade Mill Road
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Continue on Saxonburg Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Saxonburg Boulevard
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Continue on Glade Mill Road
1921 ft · 38 sec · Glade Mill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pittsburgh Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Pittsburgh Road
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Turn right onto Mars Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · Mars Road
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Turn right onto Mars Valencia Road
1681 ft · 33 sec · Mars Valencia Road
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Continue on Irvine Street
1021 ft · 21 sec · Irvine Street
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Turn right onto Crowe Avenue
11 m · 1 sec · Crowe Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Crowe Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Scranton and Mars.
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
180 mi · 03h 15m
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.
Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving City of Scranton and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Mars.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Scranton to Mars?
The road trip is about 289.5 miles (465.9 km) and usually takes 05h 49m 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?
Snow Shoe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.5 miles from City of Scranton and 145 miles from Mars.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 231.7 miles (372.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.8 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 5:20 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.76 one way or $83.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around City of Scranton and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Mars.
Stop Ideas Near Snow Shoe
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 Snow Shoe.
Tyrone
Lewistown
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Mars. Straight-line distance: 231.7 mi (372.88 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 Mars
Borough in Butler County, Pennsylvania, USA
| Population | 1,608 |
| Coordinates | 40.6959000, -80.0117300 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mars (-80.01173, 40.6959)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 466 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 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 | $41.76 | $83.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $47.00 | $94.00 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $50.63 | $101.26 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $61.12 | $122.23 |
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 · May 13, 2026
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