How far is Oneida, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Oneida, PA to Scranton, PA is about 274.9 miles (442.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 221.8 miles (356.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 57m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
274.88 mi
04h 28m
Flight
221.78 mi
356.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
221.78 mi
Kilometers
356.92 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
274.88 mi
Kilometers
442.38 km
Drive Time
04h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Sat, Apr 18, 2:01 AM EDT
Return by in Oneida
Sat, Apr 18, 6:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oneida
2026-04-17T21:32
Arrive Scranton
Sat, Apr 18, 2:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 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
8:02 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oneida
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
Central City
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Oneida
137.2 mi
02h 14m
To Scranton
137.7 mi
02h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
75°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Oneida and Scranton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oneida and Scranton.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    67 m · 20 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Oneida Valley Road

    16.8 mi · 27 min · Oneida Valley Road

  3. 3

    Continue on South Washington Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Washington Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Oneida Valley Road

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Oneida Valley Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1503 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    217.3 mi · 3 hr 54 min · Keystone Shortway

  7. 7

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 40 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  11. 11

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

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oneida and Scranton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
217 mi · 79%
I 81 North
33.1 mi · 12%
Oneida Valley Road
21.5 mi · 8%
South Washington Street
1.13 mi
River Street
0.96 mi
Cedar Avenue
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

217 mi · 03h 54m

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 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.1 mi
221.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Central City
02h 14m from Oneida
Leave By
8:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Oneida and Chance Rain Showers near Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oneida to Scranton?

The road trip is about 274.9 miles (442.4 km) and usually takes 04h 28m 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 137.2 miles from Oneida and 137.7 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 221.8 miles (356.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.1 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 8:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.63 one way or $79.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Oneida and Chance Rain Showers near Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Central City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Central City, 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 Central City.

RAIL

Lewistown

44 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

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

Huntingdon

55 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

70 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oneida and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 221.78 mi (356.92 km).

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#1 Oneida

Census designated place in Pennsylvania, USA

Population1,041
Coordinates40.9217300, -79.8797800
Altitude313
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: (-79.879791, 40.921753)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 442 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.7 gal
36.72 L · about $39.63
Round trip
$79.27
19.4 gal · 73.44 L
Estimated CO2
86.2 kg one way
Round trip: 172.4 kg / 380 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $39.63 $79.27
Mid-grade $4.60 $44.61 $89.22
Premium $4.95 $48.05 $96.11
Diesel $5.98 $58.01 $116.01

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Oneida and Scranton. The current time is 21:32:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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