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

The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Venango, PA is about 256.6 miles (412.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 214.4 miles (345 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 53m 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
256.58 mi
04h 56m
Flight
214.37 mi
344.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
214.37 mi
Kilometers
344.99 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
256.58 mi
Kilometers
412.93 km
Drive Time
04h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Venango
Sat, Apr 18, 3:54 PM EDT
Return by in City of Scranton
Sat, Apr 18, 8:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Scranton
2026-04-18T10:57
Arrive Venango
Sat, Apr 18, 3:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 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
7:06 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
128.1 mi
02h 28m
To Venango
128.5 mi
02h 28m

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
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    188.5 mi · 3 hr 23 min · Keystone Shortway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 322: Strattanville

    1009 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Route 322

    4 mi · 5 min · Route 322

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Twenty-Eighth Division Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Twenty-Eighth Division Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto North 1st Avenue

    5.1 mi · 8 min · North 1st Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on US Highway 322

    12.4 mi · 18 min · US Highway 322

  15. 15

    Continue on Twenty-Eighth Division Highway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Twenty-Eighth Division Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on US Highway 322

    4.7 mi · 7 min · US Highway 322

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Old 322 Road

    96 m · 23 sec · Old 322 Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old 322 Road

Car Route Details

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

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
188 mi · 73%
American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 13%
US Highway 322
17.1 mi · 7%
North 1st Avenue
5.13 mi · 2%
Twenty-Eighth Division Highway
4.33 mi · 2%
Route 322
4.01 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.2 mi
214.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Snydertown
02h 28m from City of Scranton
Leave By
7:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 256.6 miles (412.9 km) and usually takes 04h 56m 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 128.1 miles from City of Scranton and 128.5 miles from Venango.

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

The direct path is about 214.4 miles (345 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.2 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 7:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.98 one way or $73.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.4 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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Venango.

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.

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Lewistown

44 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

65 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
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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 Venango. Straight-line distance: 214.37 mi (344.99 km).

City of Scranton

#1 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Venango

Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population247
Coordinates41.3742300, -79.8006100
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Scranton (-75.66491, 41.40437)
End: Venango (-79.80061, 41.37423)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 413 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.05 gal
34.27 L · about $36.98
Round trip
$73.96
18.1 gal · 68.54 L
Estimated CO2
80.4 kg one way
Round trip: 160.9 kg / 355 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $36.98 $73.96
Mid-grade $4.60 $41.62 $83.24
Premium $4.95 $44.83 $89.67
Diesel $5.98 $54.12 $108.24

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 Venango. The current time is 10:57:39.

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.