How far is Meadowood, PA from Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Meadowood, PA to Scranton, PA is about 281.9 miles (453.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 223.6 miles (359.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 22m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 41m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meadowood and Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meadowood and Scranton.
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Start on Oakridge Drive
658 ft · 33 sec · Oakridge Drive
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Turn right onto Thornwood Road
149 m · 25 sec · Thornwood Road
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Turn left onto White Oak Drive
567 ft · 25 sec · White Oak Drive
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Keep slight left to continue on White Oak Drive
76 m · 13 sec · White Oak Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Mc Quistion Road
1545 ft · 45 sec · East Mc Quistion Road
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Turn right onto Morton Avenue
2032 ft · 50 sec · Morton Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto Center Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · Center Avenue
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Turn slight right onto South Monroe Street
2209 ft · 1 min · South Monroe Street
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Turn right onto East Jefferson Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Jefferson Street
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Continue on Chicora Road
9.6 mi · 14 min · Chicora Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Chicora Road
865 ft · 15 sec · Chicora Road
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Continue on Chicora Road
8.5 mi · 15 min · Chicora Road
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Turn right onto Kellys Way
1992 ft · 36 sec · Kellys Way
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Turn left onto 3rd Street
8.5 mi · 13 min · 3rd Street
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Continue on Carwick Road
4.5 mi · 7 min · Carwick Road
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Turn right onto Bald Eagle Street
8.7 mi · 13 min · Bald Eagle Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1652 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
197.2 mi · 3 hr 33 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
1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Continue on Adams Avenue
566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue
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Turn left onto Biden Street
972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street
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Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Meadowood and 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
197 mi · 03h 33m
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.
Sunny leaving Meadowood and Mostly Sunny near Scranton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Meadowood to Scranton?
The road trip is about 281.9 miles (453.6 km) and usually takes 04h 41m 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?
Central City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.4 miles from Meadowood and 143.4 miles from Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 223.6 miles (359.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.3 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 7:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.61 one way or $81.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Meadowood and Mostly Sunny near Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Central City
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 Central City.
Lewistown
Tyrone
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meadowood and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 223.54 mi (359.75 km).
#1 Meadowood
Census designated place
| Population | 2,693 |
| Coordinates | 40.8420100, -79.8939400 |
| Altitude | 398 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 454 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 30m |
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 | $40.61 | $81.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $45.71 | $91.43 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $49.24 | $98.49 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $59.44 | $118.88 |
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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