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

The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Shirley, PA is about 250.5 miles (403.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 203.2 miles (327 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 03m 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
250.49 mi
05h 01m
Flight
203.19 mi
327.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
203.19 mi
Kilometers
327.01 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
250.49 mi
Kilometers
403.13 km
Drive Time
05h 01m

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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 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shirley
Sun, Apr 19, 8:12 PM EDT
Return by in City of Scranton
Mon, Apr 20, 1:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Scranton
2026-04-19T15:10
Arrive Shirley
Sun, Apr 19, 8:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:02 AM to 1:02 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
6:56 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
Snydertown
PA

Census-designated place in Centre County, Pennsylvania

From City of Scranton
125.1 mi
02h 30m
To Shirley
125.4 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    98.5 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Keystone Shortway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte

    1410 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Jacksonville Road

    24.2 mi · 28 min · Jacksonville Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona

    33.8 mi · 37 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg

    1.3 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2791 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    9.7 mi · 11 min · William Penn Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 53: Lilly, Portage

    2139 ft · 56 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West 2nd Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West 2nd Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Evergreen Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Evergreen Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    155 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Cleveland Street

    602 ft · 15 sec · Cleveland Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Portage Street

    9.5 mi · 14 min · Portage Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Railroad Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Railroad Street

  21. 21

    Turn left

    1628 ft · 40 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight right

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    4.7 mi · 7 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right

    1782 ft · 46 sec

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto Bedford Street

    87 m · 12 sec · Bedford Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Haynes Street

    1868 ft · 46 sec · Haynes Street

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Menoher Boulevard

    9.2 mi · 14 min · Menoher Boulevard

  28. 28

    Continue on Menoher Highway

    8.8 mi · 12 min · Menoher Highway

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Ligonier Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Ligonier Street

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Market Street

    104 m · 8 sec · South Market Street

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout onto South Market Street

    724 ft · 14 sec · South Market Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Lincoln Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Lincoln Highway

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Peters Road

    638 ft · 29 sec · Peters Road

  34. 34

    Continue on Peters Road

    1625 ft · 1 min · Peters Road

  35. 35

    Turn right

    131 m · 19 sec

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
36 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
98.5 mi · 39%
I 99 South
34.1 mi · 14%
American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 13%
Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 10%
Railroad Street
13 mi · 5%
William Penn Highway
9.65 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

98.5 mi · 01h 47m

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 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.3 mi
203.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Snydertown
02h 30m from City of Scranton
Leave By
6:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving City of Scranton and Chance Rain Showers near Shirley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 250.5 miles (403.1 km) and usually takes 05h 01m 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 125.1 miles from City of Scranton and 125.4 miles from Shirley.

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

The direct path is about 203.2 miles (327 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.3 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 6:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.12 one way or $72.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around City of Scranton and Chance Rain Showers near Shirley.

Stop Ideas Near Snydertown

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

44 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

65 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Huntingdon

66 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

86 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Shirley. Straight-line distance: 203.19 mi (327.01 km).

City of Scranton

#1 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Shirley

Township in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania

Population2,435
Coordinates40.2306300, -79.2283700
Altitude372
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Scranton (-75.66491, 41.40437)
End: Shirley (-79.22837, 40.23063)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 403 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.84 gal
33.46 L · about $36.12
Round trip
$72.24
17.68 gal · 66.92 L
Estimated CO2
78.6 kg one way
Round trip: 157.1 kg / 346 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $36.12 $72.24
Mid-grade $4.60 $40.66 $81.31
Premium $4.95 $43.79 $87.59
Diesel $5.98 $52.86 $105.73

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Scranton and Shirley. The current time is 15:10:26.

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.