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

The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Rockland, PA is about 258.9 miles (416.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 212.4 miles (341.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
258.84 mi
05h 03m
Flight
212.39 mi
341.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
212.39 mi
Kilometers
341.81 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
258.84 mi
Kilometers
416.56 km
Drive Time
05h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rockland
Thu, Apr 30, 8:47 AM EDT
Return by in City of Scranton
Thu, Apr 30, 1:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Scranton
2026-04-30T03:44
Arrive Rockland
Thu, Apr 30, 8:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:04 AM to 1:04 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
6:52 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
129.2 mi
02h 31m
To Rockland
129.6 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph NW
Destination
55°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    212.9 mi · 3 hr 50 min · Keystone Shortway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 478: Emlenton, St. Petersburg

    1594 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Shot Gun Club Road

    1.4 mi · 6 min · Shot Gun Club Road

  11. 11

    Continue on T361

    1.1 mi · 4 min · T361

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Rockland Township Road

    540 ft · 25 sec · Rockland Township Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Warner Road

    909 ft · 40 sec · Warner Road

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Warner Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · Warner Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Pittsville Road

    581 ft · 27 sec · Pittsville Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Rockland Station Road

    1.8 mi · 7 min · Rockland Station Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rockland Station Road

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
213 mi · 82%
American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 13%
Rockland Station Road
1.77 mi · 1%
Shot Gun Club Road
1.43 mi · 1%
Warner Road
1.29 mi
T361
1.14 mi
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

213 mi · 03h 50m

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 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.5 mi
212.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Howard
02h 31m from City of Scranton
Leave By
6:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving City of Scranton and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Rockland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 258.9 miles (416.6 km) and usually takes 05h 03m 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 129.2 miles from City of Scranton and 129.6 miles from Rockland.

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

The direct path is about 212.4 miles (341.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.5 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 6:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.31 one way or $74.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around City of Scranton and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Rockland.

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.

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Lewistown

48 mi away
150 Helen Street
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Tyrone

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

66 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
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Altoona Transportation Center

84 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Rockland. Straight-line distance: 212.39 mi (341.81 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 Rockland

Township in Venango County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population1,318
Coordinates41.2322800, -79.7517200
Altitude289
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Scranton (-75.66491, 41.40437)
End: Rockland (-79.75172, 41.23228)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 417 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.13 gal
34.57 L · about $37.31
Round trip
$74.61
18.26 gal · 69.14 L
Estimated CO2
81.1 kg one way
Round trip: 162.3 kg / 358 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $37.31 $74.61
Mid-grade $4.60 $41.99 $83.98
Premium $4.95 $45.23 $90.46
Diesel $5.98 $54.60 $109.19

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Scranton and Rockland. The current time is 03:44:06.

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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.