How far is Russellton, PA from City of Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Russellton, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 280.5 miles (451.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 224.3 miles (361 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 30m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 45m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Russellton and City of Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Russellton and City of Scranton.
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Start on Michael Road
154 m · 19 sec · Michael Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Little Deer Creek Valley Road
2940 ft · 1 min · Little Deer Creek Valley Road
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Continue on Little Deer Creek Road
1603 ft · 44 sec · Little Deer Creek Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Superior Road
668 ft · 18 sec · Superior Road
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Continue on Route 908 Extension
2.6 mi · 6 min · Route 908 Extension
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bull Creek Road
142 m · 11 sec · Bull Creek Road
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Turn right onto Millerstown Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · Millerstown Road
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Continue on Bakerstown Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Bakerstown Road
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Turn left
1843 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Allegheny Valley Expressway
13.1 mi · 15 min · Allegheny Valley Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 422 East, PA 28 North: Kittanning, Indiana
1 km · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
36.7 mi · 54 min
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Take the ramp right
1889 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
180.6 mi · 3 hr 15 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 Russellton 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
181 mi · 03h 15m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Russellton and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near City of Scranton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Russellton to City of Scranton?
The road trip is about 280.5 miles (451.4 km) and usually takes 04h 45m 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 139.8 miles from Russellton and 140.7 miles from City of Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 224.3 miles (361 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.2 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 7:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.45 one way or $80.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Russellton and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers 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 Russellton and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 224.3 mi (360.97 km).
#1 Russellton
Census designated place
| Population | 1,440 |
| Coordinates | 40.6114600, -79.8370000 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| 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: 451 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 29m |
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 | $40.45 | $80.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $45.53 | $91.06 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $49.04 | $98.09 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $59.20 | $118.40 |
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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