How far is Scranton, PA from Bell Acres, PA?
The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Bell Acres, PA is about 324.6 miles (522.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 241.4 miles (388.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 06h 03m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 in eastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scranton and Bell Acres.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and Bell Acres.
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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
239.9 mi · 4 hr 19 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79 South: Pittsburgh
1983 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
42.7 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 910: Wexford
2659 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Wexford Bayne Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Wexford Bayne Road
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Continue on Rochester Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Rochester Road
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Continue on Big Sewickley Creek Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Big Sewickley Creek Road
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Turn left onto Campmeeting Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Campmeeting Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Campmeeting Road
2524 ft · 1 min · Campmeeting Road
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Turn left
130 m · 35 sec
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Turn left
25 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scranton and Bell Acres.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
240 mi · 04h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Scranton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bell Acres.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scranton to Bell Acres?
The road trip is about 324.6 miles (522.4 km) and usually takes 06h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Coaldale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 162.1 miles from Scranton and 162.6 miles from Bell Acres.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 241.4 miles (388.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 83.2 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.78 one way or $93.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Scranton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bell Acres.
Stop Ideas Near Coaldale
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 Coaldale.
Tyrone
Altoona Transportation Center
Huntingdon
Lewistown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Bell Acres. Straight-line distance: 241.43 mi (388.55 km).
#1 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bell Acres
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,373 |
| Coordinates | 40.5900700, -80.1664500 |
| Altitude | 358 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bell Acres (-80.16645, 40.59007)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 522 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 02m |
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 | $46.78 | $93.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $52.66 | $105.32 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $56.72 | $113.45 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $68.47 | $136.94 |
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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