How far is Randolph, PA from City of Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Randolph, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 243.7 miles (392.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 194.9 miles (313.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 58m 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
243.73 mi
03h 59m
Flight
194.9 mi
313.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
194.9 mi
Kilometers
313.66 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
243.73 mi
Kilometers
392.24 km
Drive Time
03h 59m

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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 03h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:58 AM EDT
Return by in Randolph
Thu, Apr 23, 9:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Randolph
2026-04-23T01:59
Arrive City of Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:02 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Randolph
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
Lamar
PA

Clinton County, Pennsylvania, USA

From Randolph
119.7 mi
01h 59m
To City of Scranton
124 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph W
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Green Bridge Road

    1874 ft · 53 sec · Green Bridge Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Alwine Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · Alwine Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    46 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Lincoln Highway

    1799 ft · 33 sec · Lincoln Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Jennerstown

    1787 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Flight 93 Memorial Highway

    21.6 mi · 25 min · Flight 93 Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1942 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Railroad Street

    1 mi · 1 min · Railroad Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Portage Street

    9.5 mi · 14 min · Portage Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Cleveland Street

    602 ft · 14 sec · Cleveland Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Main Street

    155 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto Evergreen Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Evergreen Street

  13. 13

    Continue on West 2nd Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · West 2nd Street

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right toward US 22 East: Altoona

    2537 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · William Penn Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  17. 17

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    41 mi · 45 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

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

    12.3 mi · 15 min

  21. 21

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

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    99.3 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Keystone Shortway

  23. 23

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 40 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  27. 27

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

    953 ft · 19 sec · Cedar Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Randolph and City of 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
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
99.3 mi · 41%
I 99 North
58.1 mi · 24%
I 81 North
33.1 mi · 14%
Flight 93 Memorial Highway
22 mi · 9%
William Penn Highway
10.2 mi · 4%
Portage Street
9.49 mi · 4%
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
03h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.8 mi
194.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lamar
01h 59m from Randolph
Leave By
9:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Randolph 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 Randolph to City of Scranton?

The road trip is about 243.7 miles (392.2 km) and usually takes 03h 59m 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?

Lamar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.7 miles from Randolph and 124 miles from City of Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 194.9 miles (313.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.8 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 9:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.14 one way or $70.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Randolph and Mostly Sunny near City of Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Lamar

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

48 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

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

Huntingdon

72 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

92 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Randolph and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 194.9 mi (313.66 km).

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#1 Randolph

Unincorporated community in Somerset County, Pennsylvania

Population1,679
Coordinates40.1506300, -79.0022500
Altitude576
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: Green Bridge Road (-79.002249, 40.150626)
End: Cedar Avenue (-75.663942, 41.404264)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 392 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.6 gal
32.56 L · about $35.14
Round trip
$70.28
17.2 gal · 65.12 L
Estimated CO2
76.4 kg one way
Round trip: 152.9 kg / 337 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $35.14 $70.28
Mid-grade $4.60 $39.55 $79.10
Premium $4.95 $42.60 $85.21
Diesel $5.98 $51.43 $102.86

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Randolph and City of Scranton. The current time is 01:59:48.

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.