How far is Leetsdale, PA from City of Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Leetsdale, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 332.2 miles (534.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 244 miles (392.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 39m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 19m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Leetsdale and City of Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leetsdale and City of Scranton.
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Start on 1st Street
2859 ft · 2 min · 1st Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Broad Street
98 m · 9 sec · Broad Street
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Take the ramp slight right
36 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Ohio River Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Ohio River Boulevard
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Turn right onto Cross Street
743 ft · 13 sec · Cross Street
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Continue on Main Street
1676 ft · 29 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Ambridge Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Ambridge Avenue
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Continue on Big Sewickley Creek Road
4.8 mi · 8 min · Big Sewickley Creek Road
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Continue on Rochester Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Rochester Road
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Turn slight left onto Wexford Bayne Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Wexford Bayne Road
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Turn left onto I 79: Erie
1601 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
42.5 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Clarion
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
239.8 mi · 4 hr 18 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
32.4 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 307
835 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto River Street
1.5 km · 2 min · River Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
953 ft · 19 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Leetsdale and City of Scranton.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
240 mi · 04h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Leetsdale and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near City of Scranton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Leetsdale to City of Scranton?
The road trip is about 332.2 miles (534.6 km) and usually takes 05h 19m 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?
Wallaceton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 164 miles from Leetsdale and 168.2 miles from City of Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 244 miles (392.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 88.2 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 6:20 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.89 one way or $95.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Leetsdale and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near City of Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Wallaceton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wallaceton.
Tyrone
Altoona Transportation Center
Huntingdon
Lewistown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leetsdale and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 243.97 mi (392.63 km).
#1 Leetsdale
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,149 |
| Coordinates | 40.5631200, -80.2083900 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| Country | United States |
#2 City of Scranton
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 76,089 |
| Coordinates | 41.4043700, -75.6649100 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cedar Avenue (-75.663942, 41.404264)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 535 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $47.89 | $95.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $53.90 | $107.80 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $58.06 | $116.12 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $70.09 | $140.17 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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