How far is North Charleroi, PA from City of Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from North Charleroi, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 291.5 miles (469.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 238.2 miles (383.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
291.57 mi
04h 52m
Flight
238.23 mi
383.4 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from North Charleroi.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
238.23 mi
Kilometers
383.4 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
291.57 mi
Kilometers
469.23 km
Drive Time
04h 52m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Scranton
Sun, Apr 19, 6:41 PM EDT
Return by in North Charleroi
Sun, Apr 19, 11:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Charleroi
2026-04-19T13:48
Arrive City of Scranton
Sun, Apr 19, 6:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Charleroi
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Houserville
PA

Census designated place

From North Charleroi
145.3 mi
02h 26m
To City of Scranton
146.2 mi
02h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph W
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Charleroi and City of Scranton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Charleroi and City of Scranton.

  1. 1

    Start on Lock Street

    8 m · 3 sec · Lock Street

  2. 2

    Continue on John K. Tener Memorial Bridge

    2010 ft · 44 sec · John K. Tener Memorial Bridge

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Schoonmaker Avenue

    894 ft · 18 sec · Schoonmaker Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Gibsonton Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Gibsonton Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Schoonmaker Avenue

    685 ft · 18 sec · Schoonmaker Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    1919 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    17 mi · 23 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA Turnpike 66 North: Delmont

    1791 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

    12.9 mi · 14 min · Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1766 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22 East: Blairsville

    1468 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    34.3 mi · 47 min · William Penn Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

    1.4 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    41 mi · 45 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte

    12.3 mi · 15 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    99.3 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Keystone Shortway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre

    1.1 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 40 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

    953 ft · 19 sec · Cedar Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Charleroi and City of Scranton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
6 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
99.3 mi · 34%
I 99 North
58.1 mi · 20%
William Penn Highway
51 mi · 18%
I 81 North
33.1 mi · 11%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
17 mi · 6%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

99.3 mi · 01h 48m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.3 mi
238.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Houserville
02h 26m from North Charleroi
Leave By
7:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving North Charleroi and Rain Showers Likely near City of Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Charleroi to City of Scranton?

The road trip is about 291.5 miles (469.2 km) and usually takes 04h 52m 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?

Houserville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.3 miles from North Charleroi and 146.2 miles from City of Scranton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 238.2 miles (383.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.3 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 7:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.04 one way or $84.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around North Charleroi and Rain Showers Likely near City of Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Houserville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Houserville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Houserville.

RAIL

Lewistown

34 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

39 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Huntingdon

41 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Charleroi and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 238.23 mi (383.4 km).

North Charleroi

#1 North Charleroi

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,258
Coordinates40.1511800, -79.9075500
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
City of Scranton

#2 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population76,089
Coordinates41.4043700, -75.6649100
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Start: Lock Street (-79.907553, 40.151135)
End: Cedar Avenue (-75.663942, 41.404264)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 469 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.29 gal
38.95 L · about $42.04
Round trip
$84.09
20.58 gal · 77.9 L
Estimated CO2
91.4 kg one way
Round trip: 182.9 kg / 403 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $42.04 $84.09
Mid-grade $4.60 $47.32 $94.65
Premium $4.95 $50.98 $101.95
Diesel $5.98 $61.53 $123.07

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between North Charleroi and City of Scranton. The current time is 13:48:58.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.