How far is Locust, PA from City of Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Locust, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 219.8 miles (353.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 176.2 miles (283.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 38m 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 03h 49m.
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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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Locust and City of Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Locust and City of Scranton.
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Start on Rishell Road
103 m · 16 sec · Rishell Road
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Turn right onto Locust Lane
2203 ft · 1 min · Locust Lane
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Continue on Locust Lane
89 m · 12 sec · Locust Lane
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Continue on Locust Lane
2.1 mi · 5 min · Locust Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Locust Lane
600 ft · 16 sec · Locust Lane
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Continue on Juneau Road
2 mi · 5 min · Juneau Road
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Continue on Cloe Rossiter Road
2 mi · 5 min · Cloe Rossiter Road
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Turn sharp right
2391 ft · 48 sec
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Turn slight left onto Bells Mills Cloe Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Bells Mills Cloe Road
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Turn right
10.7 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto Sykes Street
1 mi · 1 min · Sykes Street
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Continue on Blinker Parkway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Blinker Parkway
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Continue on Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
159 m · 11 sec · Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
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Turn left
2.7 mi · 4 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East DuBois Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · East DuBois Avenue
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Continue on Bee Line Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Bee Line Highway
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Take the ramp left
1642 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
158.5 mi · 2 hr 51 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 Locust and City of Scranton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
159 mi · 02h 51m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Locust 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 Locust to City of Scranton?
The road trip is about 219.8 miles (353.7 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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?
Loganton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.6 miles from Locust and 109.2 miles from City of Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 176.2 miles (283.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.6 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 9:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.71 one way or $63.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Locust and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near City of Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Loganton
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 Loganton.
Lewistown
Huntingdon
Tyrone
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Locust and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 176.24 mi (283.63 km).
#1 Locust
Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 1,383 |
| Coordinates | 40.8564500, -78.9725300 |
| Altitude | 441 |
| 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: 354 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 44m |
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 | $31.71 | $63.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $35.69 | $71.38 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $38.44 | $76.89 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $46.40 | $92.81 |
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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