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

The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to North Centre, PA is about 59.2 miles (95.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
59.24 mi
01h 16m
Flight
43.53 mi
70.05 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.53 mi
Kilometers
70.05 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.24 mi
Kilometers
95.34 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Centre
Sun, Apr 19, 9:35 AM EDT
Return by in City of Scranton
Sun, Apr 19, 10:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Scranton
2026-04-19T08:19
Arrive North Centre
Sun, Apr 19, 9:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Scranton
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Dorrance
PA

Township in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

From City of Scranton
29.6 mi
00h 38m
To North Centre
29.6 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    17.3 mi · 20 min · Keystone Shortway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 339: Mainville, Mifflinville

    1339 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto West 3rd Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West 3rd Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Market Street

    3215 ft · 1 min · Market Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Columbia Boulevard

    2317 ft · 49 sec · Columbia Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Golf Course Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Golf Course Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto State Route 93

    3.2 mi · 6 min · State Route 93

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Route 93

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 55%
Keystone Shortway
17.3 mi · 29%
State Route 93
3.23 mi · 5%
Golf Course Road
2 mi · 3%
River Street
1.1 mi · 2%
West 3rd Street
0.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

American Legion Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

32.7 mi · 00h 40m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
43.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dorrance
00h 38m from City of Scranton
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving City of Scranton and Chance Rain Showers near North Centre.

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 Centre?

The road trip is about 59.2 miles (95.3 km) and usually takes 01h 16m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Dorrance is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.6 miles from City of Scranton and 29.6 miles from North Centre.

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

The direct path is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.54 one way or $17.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around City of Scranton and Chance Rain Showers near North Centre.

Stop Ideas Near Dorrance

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

19 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

26 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Scranton, PA

44 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

118 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and North Centre. Straight-line distance: 43.53 mi (70.05 km).

City of Scranton

#1 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 North Centre

Township in central Columbia County, Pennsylvania

Population2,115
Coordinates41.0756400, -76.3796600
Altitude280
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Scranton (-75.66491, 41.40437)
End: North Centre (-76.37966, 41.07564)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.09 gal
7.91 L · about $8.54
Round trip
$17.08
4.18 gal · 15.82 L
Estimated CO2
18.6 kg one way
Round trip: 37.1 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.54 $17.08
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.61 $19.22
Premium $4.95 $10.35 $20.71
Diesel $5.98 $12.50 $25.00

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Scranton and North Centre. The current time is 08:19:07.

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