How far is Nixon, PA from City of Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Nixon, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 286.4 miles (460.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 226.1 miles (363.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 32m 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 04h 46m.
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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 Nixon and City of Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nixon and City of Scranton.
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Start on the route
43 m · 13 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Pittsburgh Road
5.7 mi · 9 min · Pittsburgh Road
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Continue on General Richard Butler Bridge
1291 ft · 31 sec · General Richard Butler Bridge
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Continue on South Main Street
124 m · 16 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Wayne Street
137 m · 23 sec · East Wayne Street
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Turn left onto South McKean Street
1451 ft · 41 sec · South McKean Street
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Turn right onto East Jefferson Street
1.6 mi · 3 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
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 Nixon 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
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Nixon and Mostly Sunny near City of Scranton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nixon to City of Scranton?
The road trip is about 286.4 miles (460.9 km) and usually takes 04h 46m 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 140.4 miles from Nixon and 146 miles from City of Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 226.1 miles (363.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.3 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 7:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.09 one way or $90.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Nixon and Mostly Sunny near City of 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 Nixon and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 226.14 mi (363.94 km).
#1 Nixon
Situated within Butler County in western Pennsylvania, this unincorporated community rests at an approximate elevation of 1220 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7834000, -79.9295000 |
| Altitude | 372 |
| 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: 461 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 34m |
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 | $4.46 | $45.09 | $90.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $49.74 | $99.49 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $53.58 | $107.16 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $66.16 | $132.31 |
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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