How far is Saxonburg, PA from City of Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Saxonburg, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 278.6 miles (448.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 220.5 miles (354.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 31m 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.
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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.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saxonburg and City of Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saxonburg and City of Scranton.
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Start on Water Street
8 m · 2 sec · Water Street
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Turn right onto North Rebecca Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North Rebecca Street
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Continue on Freeport Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Freeport Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ekastown Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Ekastown Road
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Turn left onto Sarver Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Sarver Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Pike Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · South Pike Road
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Continue on Butler Road
767 ft · 19 sec · Butler Road
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Turn left
2103 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Allegheny Valley Expressway
11.4 mi · 13 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 Saxonburg 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.
Sunny leaving Saxonburg and 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 Saxonburg to City of Scranton?
The road trip is about 278.6 miles (448.3 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 138.9 miles from Saxonburg and 139.6 miles from City of Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 220.5 miles (354.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.1 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 7:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.17 one way or $80.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saxonburg and Sunny 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 Saxonburg and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 220.49 mi (354.85 km).
#1 Saxonburg
Borough in Pennsylvania, USA
| Population | 1,425 |
| Coordinates | 40.7539500, -79.8100500 |
| Altitude | 395 |
| 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: 448 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 28m |
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 | $40.17 | $80.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $45.21 | $90.42 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $48.70 | $97.40 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $58.78 | $117.57 |
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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