How far is Salix, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Salix, PA to Scranton, PA is about 226 miles (363.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 179.2 miles (288.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 21m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
225.97 mi
03h 40m
Flight
179.22 mi
288.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
179.22 mi
Kilometers
288.43 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
225.97 mi
Kilometers
363.67 km
Drive Time
03h 40m

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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 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Thu, Oct 15, 6:20 PM EDT
Return by in Salix
Thu, Oct 15, 10:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salix
2026-10-15T14:39
Arrive Scranton
Thu, Oct 15, 6:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 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
9:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Salix
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
Loganton
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Salix
110.8 mi
01h 50m
To Scranton
115.1 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph SE
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Forest Hills Drive

    912 ft · 18 sec · Forest Hills Drive

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto WPA Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · WPA Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Locust Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Locust Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1238 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1942 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Railroad Street

    1 mi · 1 min · Railroad Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Portage Street

    9.5 mi · 14 min · Portage Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Cleveland Street

    602 ft · 14 sec · Cleveland Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Main Street

    155 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto Evergreen Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Evergreen Street

  12. 12

    Continue on West 2nd Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · West 2nd Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp right toward US 22 East: Altoona

    2537 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    10.2 mi · 12 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

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Salix 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
30 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
99.3 mi · 44%
I 99 North
58.1 mi · 26%
I 81 North
33.1 mi · 15%
William Penn Highway
10.2 mi · 4%
Portage Street
9.49 mi · 4%
Locust Street
3.55 mi · 2%
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 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.8 mi
179.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Loganton
01h 50m from Salix
Leave By
9:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Salix and Mostly Sunny near Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 226 miles (363.7 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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?

Loganton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.8 miles from Salix and 115.1 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 179.2 miles (288.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.8 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 9:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.58 one way or $71.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Salix and Mostly Sunny near Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Loganton

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

85 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Tyrone

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

Harrisburg Transportation Center

93 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Salix and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 179.22 mi (288.43 km).

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#1 Salix

Situated within Cambria County, Pennsylvania, this unincorporated community rests at an elevation of 2,051 feet atop the Allegheny plateau.

Population0
Coordinates40.3000800, -78.7653000
Altitude625
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Forest Hills Drive (-78.765242, 40.300075)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 364 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.97 gal
30.18 L · about $35.58
Round trip
$71.16
15.94 gal · 60.36 L
Estimated CO2
70.8 kg one way
Round trip: 141.7 kg / 312 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $35.58 $71.16
Mid-grade $4.93 $39.25 $78.50
Premium $5.31 $42.28 $84.56
Diesel $6.55 $52.20 $104.41

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Salix and Scranton. The current time is 14:39:49.

Distance to Other Cities

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