How far is City of Scranton, PA from Meadowood, PA?
The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Meadowood, PA is about 281 miles (452.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 223.5 miles (359.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 57m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 28m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of 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 Meadowood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton and Meadowood.
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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
216.8 mi · 3 hr 54 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 38: Emlenton
1292 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left
26.1 mi · 43 min
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Turn right onto East Jefferson Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto South Monroe Street
2209 ft · 1 min · South Monroe Street
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Turn right onto Center Avenue
627 ft · 19 sec · Center Avenue
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Turn left onto Fairview Avenue
1523 ft · 1 min · Fairview Avenue
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Turn straight onto Morton Avenue
2117 ft · 44 sec · Morton Avenue
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Turn right onto East Mc Quistion Road
1545 ft · 48 sec · East Mc Quistion Road
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Turn left onto White Oak Drive
38 m · 6 sec · White Oak Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on White Oak Drive
690 ft · 31 sec · White Oak Drive
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Turn right onto Thornwood Road
149 m · 28 sec · Thornwood Road
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Turn left onto Oakridge Drive
658 ft · 29 sec · Oakridge Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oakridge Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Scranton and Meadowood.
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
217 mi · 03h 54m
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 Meadowood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Scranton to Meadowood?
The road trip is about 281 miles (452.3 km) and usually takes 05h 28m 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?
Central City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.3 miles from City of Scranton and 140.7 miles from Meadowood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 223.5 miles (359.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.5 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 6:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.53 one way or $81.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.2 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 Meadowood.
Stop Ideas Near Central City
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 Central City.
Lewistown
Tyrone
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Meadowood. Straight-line distance: 223.49 mi (359.67 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 Meadowood
Census designated place
| Population | 2,693 |
| Coordinates | 40.8420100, -79.8939400 |
| Altitude | 398 |
| Country | United States |
End: Meadowood (-79.89394, 40.84201)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 452 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 30m |
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 | $40.53 | $81.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $45.62 | $91.24 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $49.14 | $98.29 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $59.32 | $118.64 |
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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