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

The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Sheffield, PA is about 241.7 miles (388.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 175.5 miles (282.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 56m 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
241.68 mi
04h 58m
Flight
175.49 mi
282.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.49 mi
Kilometers
282.43 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
241.68 mi
Kilometers
388.95 km
Drive Time
04h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sheffield
Sat, Jun 27, 4:08 PM EDT
Return by in City of Scranton
Sat, Jun 27, 9:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Scranton
2026-06-27T11:09
Arrive Sheffield
Sat, Jun 27, 4:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 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
7:04 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
Lamar
PA

Clinton County, Pennsylvania, USA

From City of Scranton
120.7 mi
02h 29m
To Sheffield
121 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Jun 27 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Jun 27 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    148.3 mi · 2 hr 40 min · Keystone Shortway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 153: Clearfield, Penfield

    2880 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    1315 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto State Park Road

    7.5 mi · 13 min · State Park Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Hoovertown Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Hoovertown Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Penfield Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Penfield Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right

    12.3 mi · 19 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Montmorenci Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Montmorenci Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Montmorenci Road

    8.8 mi · 13 min · Montmorenci Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Highland Road

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Highland Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Kane-Russell City Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Kane-Russell City Road

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    8.6 mi · 12 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    2.3 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street

    1067 ft · 28 sec · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    73 m · 13 sec · 2nd Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Hall Street

    109 m · 18 sec · Hall Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    69 m · 17 sec · 1st Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    159 m · 13 sec · West Main Street

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 666 West

    21 m · 2 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
148 mi · 61%
American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 14%
Kane-Russell City Road
13.7 mi · 6%
Montmorenci Road
8.83 mi · 4%
State Park Road
7.49 mi · 3%
Highland Road
5.44 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

148 mi · 02h 40m

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
04h 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+66.2 mi
175.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lamar
02h 29m from City of Scranton
Leave By
7:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving City of Scranton and Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Sheffield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 241.7 miles (388.9 km) and usually takes 04h 58m 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?

Lamar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.7 miles from City of Scranton and 121 miles from Sheffield.

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

The direct path is about 175.5 miles (282.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.2 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 7:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.85 one way or $69.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around City of Scranton and Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Sheffield.

Stop Ideas Near Lamar

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

48 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

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

72 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

92 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Sheffield. Straight-line distance: 175.49 mi (282.43 km).

City of Scranton

#1 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Sheffield

Census-designated place in Warren County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population1,963
Coordinates41.7039500, -79.0356000
Altitude409
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Scranton (-75.66491, 41.40437)
End: Sheffield (-79.0356, 41.70395)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 389 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.53 gal
32.28 L · about $34.85
Round trip
$69.71
17.06 gal · 64.56 L
Estimated CO2
75.8 kg one way
Round trip: 151.6 kg / 334 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $34.85 $69.71
Mid-grade $4.60 $39.23 $78.46
Premium $4.95 $42.26 $84.52
Diesel $5.98 $51.01 $102.02

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 · Jun 27, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Scranton and Sheffield. The current time is 11:09:57.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.