How far is Scranton, PA from Cambridge Springs, PA?

The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Cambridge Springs, PA is about 323.2 miles (520.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 228.5 miles (367.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 04m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
323.21 mi
06h 02m
Flight
228.48 mi
367.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
228.48 mi
Kilometers
367.71 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
323.21 mi
Kilometers
520.16 km
Drive Time
06h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cambridge Springs
Thu, Apr 16, 5:15 AM EDT
Return by in Scranton
Thu, Apr 16, 11:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scranton
2026-04-15T23:13
Arrive Cambridge Springs
Thu, Apr 16, 5:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:02 PM to 1:32 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Scranton
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Coaldale
PA

Borough in eastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

From Scranton
161.4 mi
03h 01m
To Cambridge Springs
161.8 mi
03h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW
Destination
61°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and Cambridge Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on Wyoming Avenue

    689 ft · 38 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue

    976 ft · 25 sec · Lackawanna Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Cedar Avenue

    1191 ft · 22 sec · Cedar Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Cedar Avenue

    122 m · 13 sec · Cedar Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · River Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1178 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    32.7 mi · 40 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    239.4 mi · 4 hr 18 min · Keystone Shortway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Erie

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    36.7 mi · 39 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 198: Saegertown, Conneautville

    1343 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto PA-198

    2.9 mi · 5 min · PA-198

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Route 6/Route 19

    76 m · 4 sec · Route 6/Route 19

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Route 6/Route 19

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Route 6/Route 19

  16. 16

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    1048 ft · 16 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Army

    945 ft · 15 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Army

  18. 18

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Church Street

    2671 ft · 1 min · Church Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Cussewago Street

    1272 ft · 31 sec · Cussewago Street

  21. 21

    Continue on River Street

    1346 ft · 40 sec · River Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Venango Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Venango Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Church Street

    84 m · 10 sec · Church Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Scranton and Cambridge Springs.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
239 mi · 74%
I 79 North
37.4 mi · 12%
American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 10%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
4.61 mi · 1%
PA-198
2.94 mi · 1%
Route 6/Route 19
1.4 mi
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

239 mi · 04h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 02m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+94.7 mi
228.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coaldale
03h 01m from Scranton
Leave By
11:56 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Scranton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cambridge Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Scranton to Cambridge Springs?

The road trip is about 323.2 miles (520.2 km) and usually takes 06h 02m 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 161.4 miles from Scranton and 161.8 miles from Cambridge Springs.

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

The direct path is about 228.5 miles (367.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 94.7 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 $46.58 one way or $93.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Scranton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cambridge Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Coaldale

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

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

Altoona Transportation Center

51 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Huntingdon

52 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

62 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Cambridge Springs. Straight-line distance: 228.48 mi (367.71 km).

Scranton

#1 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Cambridge Springs

#2 Cambridge Springs

Human settlement

Population2,665
Coordinates41.8036700, -80.0564400
Altitude352
CountryUnited States
Start: Scranton (-75.6649, 41.40916)
End: Cambridge Springs (-80.05644, 41.80367)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 520 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.4 gal
43.17 L · about $46.58
Round trip
$93.16
22.8 gal · 86.34 L
Estimated CO2
101.3 kg one way
Round trip: 202.6 kg / 447 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $46.58 $93.16
Mid-grade $4.60 $52.43 $104.86
Premium $4.95 $56.48 $112.95
Diesel $5.98 $68.17 $136.34

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Scranton and Cambridge Springs. The current time is 23:13:01.

Distance to Other Cities

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