How far is Scranton, PA from Girard, PA?
The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Girard, PA is about 339 miles (545.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 243.5 miles (391.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 45m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 22m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scranton and Girard.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and Girard.
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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
239.4 mi · 4 hr 18 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Erie
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right
48.3 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6N: Albion, Edinboro
1594 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Route 6N
2.7 mi · 4 min · Route 6N
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Turn right onto PA-98
6.9 mi · 10 min · PA-98
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Continue on Avonia Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Avonia Road
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Turn left onto Luther Road
2029 ft · 1 min · Luther Road
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Turn right onto Keefer Road
840 ft · 27 sec · Keefer Road
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Turn left onto Beckman Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Beckman Road
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Turn left onto Tannery Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Tannery Road
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Continue on Walnut Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Walnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
616 ft · 21 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scranton and Girard.
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
239 mi · 04h 18m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Scranton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Girard.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scranton to Girard?
The road trip is about 339 miles (545.6 km) and usually takes 06h 22m 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 169.3 miles from Scranton and 169.8 miles from Girard.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 243.5 miles (391.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 95.5 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 $48.87 one way or $97.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Scranton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Girard.
Stop Ideas Near Bigler
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 Bigler.
Tyrone
Altoona Transportation Center
Huntingdon
Lewistown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Girard. Straight-line distance: 243.45 mi (391.79 km).
#1 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Girard
Borough in Erie County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,897 |
| Coordinates | 42.0003300, -80.3181200 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
End: Girard (-80.31812, 42.00033)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 546 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 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 | $48.87 | $97.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $55.00 | $110.01 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $59.25 | $118.50 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $71.52 | $143.04 |
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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