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

The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Russellton, PA is about 280.1 miles (450.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 224.3 miles (361 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 09m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
280.02 mi
05h 34m
Flight
224.3 mi
360.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
224.3 mi
Kilometers
360.97 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
280.02 mi
Kilometers
450.65 km
Drive Time
05h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Russellton
Sat, Apr 18, 7:26 AM EDT
Return by in City of Scranton
Sat, Apr 18, 1:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Scranton
2026-04-18T01:51
Arrive Russellton
Sat, Apr 18, 7:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:35 AM to 1:35 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
5:50 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
Central City
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From City of Scranton
139.8 mi
02h 47m
To Russellton
140.2 mi
02h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    21.3 mi · 30 min · North Street

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 28 South: Pittsburgh

    1.3 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Allegheny Valley Expressway

    13.3 mi · 15 min · Allegheny Valley Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Millerstown, Freeport

    1410 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Bakerstown Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Bakerstown Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Millerstown Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Millerstown Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Bull Creek Road

    142 m · 10 sec · Bull Creek Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Route 908 Extension

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Route 908 Extension

  19. 19

    Continue on Superior Road

    668 ft · 18 sec · Superior Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Little Deer Creek Road

    1603 ft · 44 sec · Little Deer Creek Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Little Deer Creek Valley Road

    2940 ft · 1 min · Little Deer Creek Valley Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Michael Road

    154 m · 14 sec · Michael Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Michael Road

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
180 mi · 64%
American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 12%
North Street
21.3 mi · 8%
Allegheny Boulevard
19.2 mi · 7%
Allegheny Valley Expressway
13.3 mi · 5%
Millerstown Road
3.34 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 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.8 mi
224.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Central City
02h 47m from City of Scranton
Leave By
5:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving City of Scranton and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Russellton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 280.1 miles (450.7 km) and usually takes 05h 34m 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?

Central City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.8 miles from City of Scranton and 140.2 miles from Russellton.

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

The direct path is about 224.3 miles (361 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.8 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 5:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.37 one way or $80.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Central City

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

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

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Lewistown

44 mi away
150 Helen Street
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Tyrone

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

55 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

70 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Russellton. Straight-line distance: 224.3 mi (360.97 km).

City of Scranton

#1 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population76,089
Coordinates41.4043700, -75.6649100
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Russellton

#2 Russellton

Census designated place

Population1,440
Coordinates40.6114600, -79.8370000
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Scranton (-75.66491, 41.40437)
End: Russellton (-79.837, 40.61146)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 451 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.88 gal
37.4 L · about $40.37
Round trip
$80.74
19.76 gal · 74.8 L
Estimated CO2
87.8 kg one way
Round trip: 175.6 kg / 387 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $40.37 $80.74
Mid-grade $4.60 $45.44 $90.88
Premium $4.95 $48.95 $97.89
Diesel $5.98 $59.08 $118.16

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Scranton and Russellton. The current time is 01:51:41.

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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.