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

The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Sharpsburg, PA is about 290 miles (466.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 231.1 miles (371.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 26m 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
289.97 mi
05h 43m
Flight
231.08 mi
371.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
231.08 mi
Kilometers
371.88 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
289.97 mi
Kilometers
466.66 km
Drive Time
05h 43m

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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 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sharpsburg
Fri, Sep 18, 6:28 AM EDT
Return by in City of Scranton
Fri, Sep 18, 12:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Scranton
2026-09-18T00:45
Arrive Sharpsburg
Fri, Sep 18, 6:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:43 AM to 1:43 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
5:34 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
144.5 mi
02h 51m
To Sharpsburg
145.5 mi
02h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Sep 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph N
Destination
80°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Sep 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    31 mi · 39 min · Allegheny Valley Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward PA 8 South: Highland Park Bridge, Aspinwall

    1161 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Aspinwall, Sharpsburg

    711 ft · 20 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Freeport Road

    49 m · 3 sec · Freeport Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
180 mi · 62%
American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 11%
Allegheny Valley Expressway
31 mi · 11%
North Street
21.3 mi · 7%
Allegheny Boulevard
19.2 mi · 7%
Broad Street
1.25 mi
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 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.9 mi
231.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Snow Shoe
02h 51m from City of Scranton
Leave By
5:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving City of Scranton and Partly Sunny near Sharpsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 290 miles (466.7 km) and usually takes 05h 43m 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 144.5 miles from City of Scranton and 145.5 miles from Sharpsburg.

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

The direct path is about 231.1 miles (371.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.9 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 5:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.01 one way or $92.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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.
RAIL

Lewistown

58 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

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 Sharpsburg. Straight-line distance: 231.08 mi (371.88 km).

City of Scranton

#1 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Sharpsburg

Town in Maryland, United States

Population3,315
Coordinates40.4945100, -79.9264400
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Scranton (-75.66491, 41.40437)
End: Sharpsburg (-79.92644, 40.49451)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 467 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.23 gal
38.73 L · about $46.01
Round trip
$92.03
20.46 gal · 77.46 L
Estimated CO2
90.9 kg one way
Round trip: 181.8 kg / 401 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.50 $46.01 $92.03
Mid-grade $4.95 $50.60 $101.20
Premium $5.34 $54.61 $109.22
Diesel $6.41 $65.59 $131.19

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 · Sep 17, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Scranton and Sharpsburg. The current time is 00:45:31.

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.