How far is City of Scranton, PA from McConnellstown, PA?
The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to McConnellstown, PA is about 172.6 miles (277.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142.3 miles (229 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 31m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 03h 45m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in western Northumberland County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Scranton and McConnellstown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton and McConnellstown.
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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
35.5 mi · 39 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville
1266 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Continental Boulevard
3 mi · 4 min · Continental Boulevard
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Turn right onto Northumberland Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · Northumberland Street
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Continue on Point Township Drive
8.1 mi · 11 min · Point Township Drive
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Continue on Front Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Front Street
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Turn left onto King Street
156 m · 22 sec · King Street
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Turn right onto Water Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Water Street
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Continue on Susquehanna Trail
1.7 mi · 3 min · Susquehanna Trail
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Turn left onto North Susquehanna Trail
3.4 mi · 7 min · North Susquehanna Trail
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Continue straight
2095 ft · 49 sec
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Continue straight
10.5 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto West Market Street
31 mi · 36 min · West Market Street
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Take the exit right
1.2 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 22 West, US 522 South: Mount Union
34.9 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight right
773 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Fairgrounds Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Fairgrounds Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Raystown Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Raystown Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Raystown Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Scranton and McConnellstown.
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
35.5 mi · 00h 39m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving City of Scranton and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near McConnellstown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Scranton to McConnellstown?
The road trip is about 172.6 miles (277.8 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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?
Sunbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.1 miles from City of Scranton and 86.4 miles from McConnellstown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142.3 miles (229 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.3 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 9:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.19 one way or $54.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around City of Scranton and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near McConnellstown.
Stop Ideas Near Sunbury
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 Sunbury.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Lewistown
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and McConnellstown. Straight-line distance: 142.26 mi (228.95 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 McConnellstown
Situated in the Ridge and Valley province of central Pennsylvania at an elevation of 709 feet, this census-designated place is located within Huntingdon County.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.4525700, -78.0816700 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: McConnellstown (-78.08167, 40.45257)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 278 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.46 | $27.19 | $54.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $29.99 | $59.99 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $32.31 | $64.61 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $39.89 | $79.78 |
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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