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

The driving distance from Darlington, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 319 miles (513.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 251 miles (404 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
318.99 mi
05h 08m
Flight
251.04 mi
404.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
251.04 mi
Kilometers
404.01 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
318.99 mi
Kilometers
513.36 km
Drive Time
05h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Scranton
Fri, Nov 6, 7:50 PM EST
Return by in Darlington
Sat, Nov 7, 12:58 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Darlington
2026-11-06T14:41
Arrive City of Scranton
Fri, Nov 6, 7:50 PM EST
Route Timing
05h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:09 AM to 1:09 PM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:42 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Darlington
9:00 PM EST
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
Coaldale
PA

Borough in eastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

From Darlington
156.1 mi
02h 34m
To City of Scranton
162.9 mi
02h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Friday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
53°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
2 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Street

    127 m · 8 sec · 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Elmwood Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Elmwood Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Centennial Avenue

    1562 ft · 35 sec · Centennial Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Fairlane Boulevard

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Fairlane Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Shenango Road

    833 ft · 17 sec · Shenango Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 376, I 76, PATP

    878 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 376 Toll West

    2666 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Beaver Valley Expressway

    15.7 mi · 18 min · Beaver Valley Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 18

    1835 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Mitchell Road

    140 m · 10 sec · Mitchell Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Glen Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Glen Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Wilmington Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Wilmington Road

  13. 13

    Turn right

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Beechwood Road

    807 ft · 44 sec · Beechwood Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Market Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Market Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Mercer-New Wilmington Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Mercer-New Wilmington Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Steingrabe Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Steingrabe Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Erie Street

    566 ft · 11 sec · South Erie Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Perry Highway

    963 ft · 24 sec · Perry Highway

  20. 20

    Take the ramp left toward I 80 East: Clarion

    1120 ft · 27 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    244.4 mi · 4 hr 23 min · Keystone Shortway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre

    1.1 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 40 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

    953 ft · 19 sec · Cedar Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
244 mi · 77%
I 81 North
33.1 mi · 10%
Beaver Valley Expressway
15.7 mi · 5%
Mercer-New Wilmington Road
6.25 mi · 2%
Fairlane Boulevard
2.19 mi · 1%
Elmwood Boulevard
1.92 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

244 mi · 04h 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
05h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68 mi
251 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coaldale
02h 34m from Darlington
Leave By
6:42 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Darlington and Patchy Fog near City of Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 319 miles (513.4 km) and usually takes 05h 08m 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?

Coaldale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.1 miles from Darlington and 162.9 miles from City of Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 251 miles (404 km), while the road route adds roughly 68 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:42 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.57 one way or $99.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Darlington and Patchy Fog near City of Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Coaldale

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

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

Altoona Transportation Center

51 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Huntingdon

52 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

62 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Darlington and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 251.04 mi (404.01 km).

Darlington

#1 Darlington

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population234
Coordinates40.8095100, -80.4225700
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
City of Scranton

#2 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population76,089
Coordinates41.4043700, -75.6649100
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Start: 2nd Street (-80.42256, 40.809406)
End: Cedar Avenue (-75.663942, 41.404264)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 513 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.26 gal
42.61 L · about $49.57
Round trip
$99.13
22.52 gal · 85.22 L
Estimated CO2
100.1 kg one way
Round trip: 200.1 kg / 441 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $49.57 $99.13
Mid-grade $4.82 $54.31 $108.61
Premium $5.27 $59.39 $118.77
Diesel $6.58 $74.11 $148.23

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Darlington and City of Scranton. The current time is 14:41:21.

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.