How far is City of Scranton, PA from Oakwood, PA?

The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Oakwood, PA is about 297.2 miles (478.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 246.6 miles (396.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
297.2 mi
05h 36m
Flight
246.54 mi
396.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
246.54 mi
Kilometers
396.77 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
297.2 mi
Kilometers
478.3 km
Drive Time
05h 36m

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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 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oakwood
Thu, Oct 15, 9:16 PM EDT
Return by in City of Scranton
Fri, Oct 16, 2:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Scranton
2026-10-15T15:39
Arrive Oakwood
Thu, Oct 15, 9:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:37 AM to 1:37 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
5:46 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
Snow Shoe
PA

Township in Centre County, Pennsylvania

From City of Scranton
148.1 mi
02h 48m
To Oakwood
149.1 mi
02h 48m

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
70°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    243.9 mi · 4 hr 23 min · Keystone Shortway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 19: Mercer

    816 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    73 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto South Erie Street

    743 ft · 20 sec · South Erie Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Steingrabe Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Steingrabe Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Mercer-New Wilmington Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Mercer-New Wilmington Road

  13. 13

    Continue on North Market Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Market Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Beechwood Road

    807 ft · 41 sec · Beechwood Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South New Castle Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South New Castle Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Glen Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Glen Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Mitchell Road

    140 m · 9 sec · Mitchell Road

  19. 19

    Take the ramp straight

    2132 ft · 52 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Beaver Valley Expressway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Beaver Valley Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 224: State Street, Poland

    1686 ft · 41 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    58 m · 7 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West State Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West State Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Lower Idlewild Drive

    1287 ft · 57 sec · Lower Idlewild Drive

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Burns Street

    738 ft · 34 sec · Burns Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Avalon Drive

    143 m · 21 sec · Avalon Drive

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Avalon Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
244 mi · 82%
American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 11%
Mercer-New Wilmington Road
6.25 mi · 2%
Beaver Valley Expressway
3.65 mi · 1%
South New Castle Street
2.35 mi · 1%
Steingrabe Road
1.19 mi
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

244 mi · 04h 23m

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 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.6 mi
246.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Snow Shoe
02h 48m from City of Scranton
Leave By
5:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving City of Scranton and Mostly Sunny near Oakwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 297.2 miles (478.3 km) and usually takes 05h 36m 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?

Snow Shoe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.1 miles from City of Scranton and 149.1 miles from Oakwood.

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

The direct path is about 246.6 miles (396.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.83 one way or $93.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around City of Scranton and Mostly Sunny near Oakwood.

Stop Ideas Near Snow Shoe

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

47 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
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Lewistown

58 mi away
150 Helen Street
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Huntingdon

61 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

69 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Oakwood. Straight-line distance: 246.54 mi (396.77 km).

City of Scranton

#1 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population76,089
Coordinates41.4043700, -75.6649100
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
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#2 Oakwood

Situated in the western portion of Pennsylvania, this census-designated place is located within Lawrence County at an approximate elevation of 1,040 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates41.0106200, -80.3795100
Altitude317
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Scranton (-75.66491, 41.40437)
End: Oakwood (-80.37951, 41.01062)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 478 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.49 gal
39.7 L · about $46.83
Round trip
$93.65
20.98 gal · 79.4 L
Estimated CO2
93.2 kg one way
Round trip: 186.4 kg / 411 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $46.83 $93.65
Mid-grade $4.93 $51.66 $103.33
Premium $5.31 $55.65 $111.30
Diesel $6.55 $68.71 $137.42

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 Oakwood. The current time is 15:39:41.

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.