How far is Scranton, PA from Ashland, PA?
The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Ashland, PA is about 178.6 miles (287.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 143.7 miles (231.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 12m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 36m.
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.
Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scranton and Ashland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and Ashland.
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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
98.5 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte
1410 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left onto Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 28 min · Jacksonville Road
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Keep slight right to continue on 28th Division Highway
1.6 km · 1 min · 28th Division Highway
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Continue on Port Matilda Highway
10.2 mi · 14 min · Port Matilda Highway
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Turn left onto East Presqueisle Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East Presqueisle Street
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Turn left onto South Front Street
635 ft · 17 sec · South Front Street
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Turn right onto West Maple Street
146 m · 11 sec · West Maple Street
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Continue on Walton Street
3.4 mi · 6 min · Walton Street
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Continue on Stone Street
2213 ft · 1 min · Stone Street
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Turn right onto Kate Street
770 ft · 39 sec · Kate Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Elizabeth Street
1526 ft · 33 sec · Elizabeth Street
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Turn right onto Sarah Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Sarah Street
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Turn slight right onto Coal Run Road
2.9 mi · 7 min · Coal Run Road
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Turn left onto Parsonville Road
668 ft · 18 sec · Parsonville Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Parsonville Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scranton and Ashland.
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
98.5 mi · 01h 47m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Scranton and Chance Rain Showers near Ashland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scranton to Ashland?
The road trip is about 178.6 miles (287.4 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?
Spring Garden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.2 miles from Scranton and 89.4 miles from Ashland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 143.7 miles (231.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.74 one way or $51.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Scranton and Chance Rain Showers near Ashland.
Stop Ideas Near Spring Garden
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 Spring Garden.
Lewistown
Wilkes-Barre, PA
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White Haven, PA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Ashland. Straight-line distance: 143.72 mi (231.29 km).
#1 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ashland
Borough in northwestern Schuylkill county in the U.
| Population | 2,668 |
| Coordinates | 40.8714500, -78.3330700 |
| Altitude | 533 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ashland (-78.33307, 40.87145)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 287 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
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 | $25.74 | $51.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $28.97 | $57.95 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $31.21 | $62.42 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $37.67 | $75.35 |
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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