How far is Scranton, PA from Fairview, PA?

The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Fairview, PA is about 337.5 miles (543.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 240.6 miles (387.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
337.49 mi
06h 17m
Flight
240.58 mi
387.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
240.58 mi
Kilometers
387.17 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
337.49 mi
Kilometers
543.13 km
Drive Time
06h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairview
Fri, Nov 6, 10:32 PM EST
Return by in Scranton
Sat, Nov 7, 4:50 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scranton
2026-11-06T16:14
Arrive Fairview
Fri, Nov 6, 10:32 PM EST
Route Timing
06h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:18 PM to 1:48 PM EST

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

Leave by
11:24 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Scranton
8:00 PM EST
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
Bigler
PA

Township in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania

From Scranton
168.2 mi
03h 08m
To Fairview
169.3 mi
03h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
2 mph W
Destination
44°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 4:00 AM EST
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and Fairview.

  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

    48.3 mi · 52 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6N: Albion, Edinboro

    1594 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Route 6N

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Route 6N

  14. 14

    Turn right onto PA-98

    6.9 mi · 10 min · PA-98

  15. 15

    Continue on Avonia Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Avonia Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Ridge Road

    8 m · 1 sec · West Ridge Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Ridge Road

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
239 mi · 71%
I 79 North
49 mi · 15%
American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 10%
PA-98
6.86 mi · 2%
Avonia Road
4.13 mi · 1%
Route 6N
2.66 mi · 1%
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 17m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+96.9 mi
240.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bigler
03h 08m from Scranton
Leave By
11:24 PM EST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Scranton and Chance Rain Showers near Fairview.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Scranton to Fairview?

The road trip is about 337.5 miles (543.1 km) and usually takes 06h 17m 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?

Bigler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168.2 miles from Scranton and 169.3 miles from Fairview.

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

The direct path is about 240.6 miles (387.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 96.9 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 7:30 AM EST. 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 $52.43 one way or $104.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Scranton and Chance Rain Showers near Fairview.

Stop Ideas Near Bigler

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

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

Altoona Transportation Center

53 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Huntingdon

61 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

75 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Fairview. Straight-line distance: 240.58 mi (387.17 km).

Scranton

#1 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
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#2 Fairview

Situated in the northwestern corner of Pennsylvania, this municipality is located within Erie County along the southern shore of Lake Erie.

Population0
Coordinates42.0314500, -80.2553400
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Start: Scranton (-75.6649, 41.40916)
End: Fairview (-80.25534, 42.03145)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 543 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.91 gal
45.08 L · about $52.43
Round trip
$104.86
23.82 gal · 90.16 L
Estimated CO2
105.8 kg one way
Round trip: 211.7 kg / 467 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $52.43 $104.86
Mid-grade $4.82 $57.44 $114.88
Premium $5.27 $62.81 $125.63
Diesel $6.58 $78.39 $156.78

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Scranton and Fairview. The current time is 16:14:37.

Distance to Other Cities

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