How far is City of Scranton, PA from North Apollo, PA?

The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to North Apollo, PA is about 260.9 miles (419.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 210.4 miles (338.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 13m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
260.83 mi
05h 06m
Flight
210.4 mi
338.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
210.4 mi
Kilometers
338.61 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
260.83 mi
Kilometers
419.77 km
Drive Time
05h 06m

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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 05h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Apollo
Thu, Oct 15, 7:03 PM EDT
Return by in City of Scranton
Fri, Oct 16, 12:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Scranton
2026-10-15T13:56
Arrive North Apollo
Thu, Oct 15, 7:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:07 AM to 1:07 PM EDT

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

Leave by
6:46 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
Howard
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From City of Scranton
129.8 mi
02h 33m
To North Apollo
131 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph N
Destination
69°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    139.4 mi · 2 hr 31 min · Keystone Shortway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 879: Clearfield, Shawville

    1747 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Clearfield Shawville Highway

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Clearfield Shawville Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Clearfield Curwensville Highway

    2 mi · 2 min · Clearfield Curwensville Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Curwensville Grampain Highway

    1900 ft · 24 sec · Curwensville Grampain Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Curwensville Grampian Highway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Curwensville Grampian Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Curwensville Grampian Road

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Curwensville Grampian Road

  14. 14

    Continue on 1st Street

    1.1 km · 48 sec · 1st Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Mahaffey Grampian Highway

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Mahaffey Grampian Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on West Main Street

    3006 ft · 39 sec · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Colonel Drake Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Colonel Drake Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Burnside - McGees Highway

    157 m · 7 sec · Burnside - McGees Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Burnside McGee Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Burnside McGee Highway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Dowler Highway

    20.1 mi · 23 min · Dowler Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Route 286 Highway East

    6.7 mi · 8 min · Route 286 Highway East

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 286 West: Indiana

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  23. 23

    Continue on West Pike Road

    890 ft · 15 sec · West Pike Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Philadelphia Street

    2722 ft · 50 sec · Philadelphia Street

  25. 25

    Continue on West Pike Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West Pike Road

  26. 26

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 422: Kittanning

    1932 ft · 53 sec

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    4.8 mi · 7 min

  28. 28

    Turn left

    16.4 mi · 24 min

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Kiski Avenue

    832 ft · 11 sec · Kiski Avenue

  30. 30

    Continue on North Warren Avenue

    1.1 mi · 1 min · North Warren Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right onto 19th Street

    627 ft · 28 sec · 19th Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
139 mi · 53%
American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 13%
Dowler Highway
20.1 mi · 8%
Mahaffey Grampian Highway
9.83 mi · 4%
Route 286 Highway East
6.72 mi · 3%
US 422
5.15 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

139 mi · 02h 31m

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
05h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.5 mi
210.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Howard
02h 33m from City of Scranton
Leave By
6:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving City of Scranton and Mostly Cloudy near North Apollo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 260.9 miles (419.8 km) and usually takes 05h 06m 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?

Howard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.8 miles from City of Scranton and 131 miles from North Apollo.

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

The direct path is about 210.4 miles (338.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.5 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 6:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.07 one way or $82.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around City of Scranton and Mostly Cloudy near North Apollo.

Stop Ideas Near Howard

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

48 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

62 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Huntingdon

66 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

84 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and North Apollo. Straight-line distance: 210.4 mi (338.61 km).

City of Scranton

#1 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population76,089
Coordinates41.4043700, -75.6649100
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
North Apollo

#2 North Apollo

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,191
Coordinates40.5961800, -79.5556000
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Scranton (-75.66491, 41.40437)
End: North Apollo (-79.5556, 40.59618)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 420 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.2 gal
34.84 L · about $41.07
Round trip
$82.14
18.4 gal · 69.68 L
Estimated CO2
81.8 kg one way
Round trip: 163.5 kg / 360 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $41.07 $82.14
Mid-grade $4.93 $45.31 $90.62
Premium $5.31 $48.81 $97.61
Diesel $6.55 $60.26 $120.52

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Scranton and North Apollo. The current time is 13:56:47.

Distance to Other Cities

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