How far is Scranton, PA from Central City, PA?
The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Central City, PA is about 242.4 miles (390.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 187.1 miles (301.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 26m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 43m.
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.
Clinton County, Pennsylvania, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scranton and Central City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and Central City.
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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 left to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona
58.8 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 56: Cessna, Johnstown
1739 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto Quaker Valley Road
1437 ft · 26 sec · Quaker Valley Road
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Turn slight right
3.7 mi · 5 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lincoln Highway
4.9 mi · 7 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on Pitt Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Pitt Street
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
10.8 mi · 16 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn right onto Rock Cut Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Rock Cut Road
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Turn slight right onto Lambert Street
2667 ft · 59 sec · Lambert Street
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
669 ft · 13 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Sunshine Avenue
1914 ft · 40 sec · Sunshine Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
31 m · 10 sec · Main Street
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Turn left
36 m · 9 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 Central City.
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Scranton and Chance Rain Showers near Central City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scranton to Central City?
The road trip is about 242.4 miles (390.1 km) and usually takes 04h 43m 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?
Lamar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.9 miles from Scranton and 121.4 miles from Central City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 187.1 miles (301.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.3 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 7:34 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.64 one way or $75.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Scranton and Chance Rain Showers near Central City.
Stop Ideas Near Lamar
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 Lamar.
Lewistown
Tyrone
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Central City. Straight-line distance: 187.08 mi (301.07 km).
#1 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Central City
Situated at an elevation of 2,185 feet in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, this borough is located within the Laurel Highlands region of the Allegheny Mountains.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.1106300, -78.8019700 |
| Altitude | 666 |
| Country | United States |
End: Central City (-78.80197, 40.11063)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 390 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 01m |
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 | $4.40 | $37.64 | $75.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $41.24 | $82.47 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $45.09 | $90.19 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $56.28 | $112.55 |
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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