How far is City of Scranton, PA from Meridian, PA?
The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Meridian, PA is about 283.7 miles (456.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 226.9 miles (365.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 02m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 31m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Scranton and Meridian.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton and Meridian.
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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
11.9 mi · 19 min
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Turn right onto North Washington Road
5.3 mi · 9 min · North Washington Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Sunbury Road
52 m · 3 sec · West Sunbury Road
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Continue on North Main Street
2349 ft · 47 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on West Sunbury Road
568 ft · 11 sec · West Sunbury Road
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Turn right onto Euclid Road
4.7 mi · 8 min · Euclid Road
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Turn left onto William Flinn Highway
3.8 mi · 5 min · William Flinn Highway
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Turn right onto South Benbrook Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · South Benbrook Road
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Continue on Meridian Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Meridian Road
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Turn left onto Hopewell Avenue
1344 ft · 59 sec · Hopewell Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hopewell Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Scranton and Meridian.
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.
Sunny leaving City of Scranton and Mostly Cloudy near Meridian.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Scranton to Meridian?
The road trip is about 283.7 miles (456.5 km) and usually takes 05h 31m 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 141.3 miles from City of Scranton and 142.4 miles from Meridian.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 226.9 miles (365.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.8 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 5:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.68 one way or $89.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around City of Scranton and Mostly Cloudy near Meridian.
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 Meridian. Straight-line distance: 226.89 mi (365.15 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 Meridian
Situated within Butler County in the western part of Pennsylvania, this unincorporated community lies approximately three miles west of the city of Butler.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8484000, -79.9620000 |
| Altitude | 388 |
| Country | United States |
End: Meridian (-79.962, 40.8484)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 457 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 32m |
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 | $4.46 | $44.68 | $89.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $49.30 | $98.60 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $53.10 | $106.21 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $65.57 | $131.13 |
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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