How far is Neshannock, PA from Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Neshannock, PA to Scranton, PA is about 294.9 miles (474.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 245.9 miles (395.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 11m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 35m.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Centre County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Neshannock and Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Neshannock and Scranton.
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Start on South Neshannock Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Neshannock Road
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Turn straight onto South Keel Ridge Road
726 ft · 16 sec · South Keel Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Mercer West Middlesex Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Mercer West Middlesex Road
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Take the ramp right
916 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Beaver Valley Expressway
119 m · 6 sec · Beaver Valley Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Mercer
2624 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
255 mi · 4 hr 35 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 Neshannock 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
255 mi · 04h 35m
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 Neshannock and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Scranton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Neshannock to Scranton?
The road trip is about 294.9 miles (474.6 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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?
Snow Shoe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.2 miles from Neshannock and 147.8 miles from Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 245.9 miles (395.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 49 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 7:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.54 one way or $85.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Neshannock and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Snow Shoe
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 Snow Shoe.
Tyrone
Lewistown
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Neshannock and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 245.86 mi (395.67 km).
#1 Neshannock
Township in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 9,166 |
| Coordinates | 41.2158900, -80.3959000 |
| Altitude | 343 |
| 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: 475 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 40m |
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 | $42.54 | $85.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $47.88 | $95.75 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $51.57 | $103.14 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $62.25 | $124.50 |
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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