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

The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to North Buffalo, PA is about 261.6 miles (421 km), with a travel time of about 05h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 208.8 miles (336.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 17m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
261.62 mi
05h 08m
Flight
208.82 mi
336.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
208.82 mi
Kilometers
336.07 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
261.62 mi
Kilometers
421.03 km
Drive Time
05h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Buffalo
Thu, Oct 15, 11:13 PM EDT
Return by in City of Scranton
Fri, Oct 16, 4:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Scranton
2026-10-15T18:04
Arrive North Buffalo
Thu, Oct 15, 11:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:09 AM to 1:09 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
6:42 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
130.3 mi
02h 34m
To North Buffalo
131.3 mi
02h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
69°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    180.4 mi · 3 hr 15 min · Keystone Shortway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 36: Sigel, Brookville

    994 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Allegheny Boulevard

    19.2 mi · 29 min · Allegheny Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Broad Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Broad Street

  11. 11

    Continue on North Street

    19.4 mi · 27 min · North Street

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 66 South: Ford City

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Pleasantview Drive

    771 ft · 34 sec · Pleasantview Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on Hill Street

    1788 ft · 1 min · Hill Street

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto 5th Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · 5th Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Prospect Avenue

    2383 ft · 49 sec · Prospect Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1734 ft · 35 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Cadogan Slate Lick Road

    1976 ft · 45 sec · Cadogan Slate Lick Road

  19. 19

    Turn sharp right onto Boarts Road

    23 m · 3 sec · Boarts Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Boarts Road

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
180 mi · 69%
American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 13%
North Street
19.4 mi · 7%
Allegheny Boulevard
19.2 mi · 7%
PA 66 South
2.6 mi · 1%
5th Avenue
2.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.8 mi
208.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Howard
02h 34m from City of Scranton
Leave By
6:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving City of Scranton and Partly Sunny near North Buffalo.

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 Buffalo?

The road trip is about 261.6 miles (421 km) and usually takes 05h 08m 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 130.3 miles from City of Scranton and 131.3 miles from North Buffalo.

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

The direct path is about 208.8 miles (336.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.8 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 6:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.20 one way or $82.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around City of Scranton and Partly Sunny near North Buffalo.

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 Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 208.82 mi (336.07 km).

City of Scranton

#1 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 North Buffalo

Township of Pennsylvania

Population2,874
Coordinates40.7628400, -79.5836600
Altitude327
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Scranton (-75.66491, 41.40437)
End: North Buffalo (-79.58366, 40.76284)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 421 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.23 gal
34.95 L · about $41.20
Round trip
$82.41
18.46 gal · 69.9 L
Estimated CO2
82 kg one way
Round trip: 164.1 kg / 362 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $41.20 $82.41
Mid-grade $4.93 $45.46 $90.92
Premium $5.31 $48.97 $97.93
Diesel $6.55 $60.46 $120.91

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 Buffalo. The current time is 18:04:47.

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.