How far is Scranton, PA from Albion, PA?
The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Albion, PA is about 215.4 miles (346.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 173.5 miles (279.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 07m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scranton and Albion.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and Albion.
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Start on Wyoming Avenue
689 ft · 38 sec · Wyoming Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue
976 ft · 25 sec · Lackawanna Avenue
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Turn right onto Cedar Avenue
1191 ft · 22 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Continue on Cedar Avenue
122 m · 13 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Turn left onto River Street
1.4 km · 2 min · River Street
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Take the ramp right
1178 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 40 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
158.3 mi · 2 hr 51 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 255: DuBois, Penfield
1961 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto Bee Line Highway
585 ft · 15 sec · Bee Line Highway
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Turn left
16 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
18 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
16 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Bee Line Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Bee Line Highway
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Continue on East DuBois Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · East DuBois Avenue
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Turn left onto Liberty Boulevard
3077 ft · 50 sec · Liberty Boulevard
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Continue on North Brady Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · North Brady Street
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Continue on Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
1224 ft · 17 sec · Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
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Turn right onto Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
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Continue on Sykes Street
1 mi · 1 min · Sykes Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
11 mi · 13 min · East Main Street
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Turn slight right onto McCracken Road
2960 ft · 2 min · McCracken Road
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Turn right onto Albion Road
2910 ft · 2 min · Albion Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Albion Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scranton and Albion.
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
158 mi · 02h 51m
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Scranton and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain near Albion.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scranton to Albion?
The road trip is about 215.4 miles (346.7 km) and usually takes 04h 07m 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 107.4 miles from Scranton and 108 miles from Albion.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 173.5 miles (279.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:44 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.46 one way or $66.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Scranton and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain near Albion.
Stop Ideas Near Loganton
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 Loganton.
Lewistown
Huntingdon
Tyrone
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Albion. Straight-line distance: 173.47 mi (279.17 km).
#1 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Albion
Located in the western central region of Pennsylvania at an elevation of 1,444 feet, this small, unincorporated community is situated within Jefferson County.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.9589500, -78.9469800 |
| Altitude | 440 |
| Country | United States |
End: Albion (-78.94698, 40.95895)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 347 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 41m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.40 | $33.46 | $66.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $36.65 | $73.31 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $40.08 | $80.16 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $50.02 | $100.05 |
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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