How far is City of Scranton, PA from Riverside, PA?
The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Riverside, PA is about 230 miles (370.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 187 miles (301 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 07m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 33m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Clinton County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Scranton and Riverside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton and Riverside.
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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
98.5 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte
1410 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left onto Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 28 min · Jacksonville Road
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Keep slight left to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona
33.8 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
2791 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on William Penn Highway
9.7 mi · 11 min · William Penn Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 53: Lilly, Portage
2139 ft · 56 sec
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Turn left onto West 2nd Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West 2nd Street
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Continue on Evergreen Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Evergreen Street
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Continue on Main Street
155 m · 14 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Cleveland Street
602 ft · 15 sec · Cleveland Street
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Turn right onto Portage Street
9.5 mi · 14 min · Portage Street
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Continue on Railroad Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Railroad Street
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Turn left
1628 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight right
8.4 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Scalp Avenue West
1768 ft · 49 sec
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Turn slight right onto Scalp Avenue
50 m · 30 sec · Scalp Avenue
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Continue on Scalp Avenue
2009 ft · 45 sec · Scalp Avenue
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Turn right onto Eisenhower Boulevard
4.6 mi · 10 min · Eisenhower Boulevard
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Turn sharp right onto Southview Avenue
18 m · 3 sec · Southview Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southview Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Scranton and Riverside.
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
98.5 mi · 01h 47m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving City of Scranton and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny near Riverside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Scranton to Riverside?
The road trip is about 230 miles (370.2 km) and usually takes 04h 33m 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?
Castanea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.9 miles from City of Scranton and 115.1 miles from Riverside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 187 miles (301 km), while the road route adds roughly 43 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 7:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.18 one way or $66.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around City of Scranton and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny near Riverside.
Stop Ideas Near Castanea
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 Castanea.
Lewistown
Tyrone
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Riverside. Straight-line distance: 187.03 mi (300.99 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 Riverside
Borough in northern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,839 |
| Coordinates | 40.2834100, -78.9222500 |
| Altitude | 376 |
| Country | United States |
End: Riverside (-78.92225, 40.28341)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 370 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 52m |
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 | $4.09 | $33.18 | $66.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $37.34 | $74.69 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $40.23 | $80.45 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $48.56 | $97.12 |
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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