How far is City of Scranton, PA from Seneca, PA?
The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Seneca, PA is about 253.7 miles (408.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 209.3 miles (336.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 45m 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 52m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Centre County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Scranton and Seneca.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton and Seneca.
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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
188.5 mi · 3 hr 23 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 322: Strattanville
1009 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Route 322
4 mi · 5 min · Route 322
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Continue on Main Street
1.6 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Twenty-Eighth Division Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Twenty-Eighth Division Highway
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Continue on East Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Turn slight right onto North 1st Avenue
5.1 mi · 8 min · North 1st Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 322
12.4 mi · 18 min · US Highway 322
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Continue on Twenty-Eighth Division Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Twenty-Eighth Division Highway
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Turn right onto Pennsylvania Highway 257
2 mi · 4 min · Pennsylvania Highway 257
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pennsylvania Highway 257
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Scranton and Seneca.
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
188 mi · 03h 23m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving City of Scranton and Mostly Sunny near Seneca.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Scranton to Seneca?
The road trip is about 253.7 miles (408.3 km) and usually takes 04h 52m 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?
Snydertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.5 miles from City of Scranton and 127.2 miles from Seneca.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 209.3 miles (336.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.4 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 7:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.95 one way or $79.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around City of Scranton and Mostly Sunny near Seneca.
Stop Ideas Near Snydertown
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 Snydertown.
Lewistown
Tyrone
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Seneca. Straight-line distance: 209.35 mi (336.92 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 Seneca
Situated in the northwestern region of Pennsylvania, this census-designated place lies within Venango County at an elevation of approximately 1,453 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.3786700, -79.7039400 |
| Altitude | 443 |
| Country | United States |
End: Seneca (-79.70394, 41.37867)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 408 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 09m |
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 | $4.46 | $39.95 | $79.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $44.08 | $88.16 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $47.48 | $94.96 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $58.62 | $117.24 |
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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