How far is Scranton, PA from Grove City, PA?

The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Grove City, PA is about 273.8 miles (440.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 230.3 miles (370.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
273.78 mi
05h 04m
Flight
230.31 mi
370.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
230.31 mi
Kilometers
370.65 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
273.78 mi
Kilometers
440.61 km
Drive Time
05h 04m

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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 05h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grove City
Sun, Apr 19, 6:20 AM EDT
Return by in Scranton
Sun, Apr 19, 11:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scranton
2026-04-19T01:15
Arrive Grove City
Sun, Apr 19, 6:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:05 AM to 1:05 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Scranton
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Milesburg
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Scranton
136.6 mi
02h 32m
To Grove City
137.1 mi
02h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W
Destination
54°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and Grove City.

  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

    234.9 mi · 4 hr 13 min · Keystone Shortway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 173: Grove City, Sandy Lake

    1961 ft · 56 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Sandy Lake Road

    2142 ft · 37 sec · Sandy Lake Road

  12. 12

    Continue on North Broad Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · North Broad Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Erie Street

    93 m · 11 sec · Erie Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Center Street

    1494 ft · 34 sec · South Center Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Center Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
235 mi · 86%
American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 12%
North Broad Street
2.65 mi · 1%
River Street
1.1 mi
I-80 West
0.7 mi
Sandy Lake Road
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

235 mi · 04h 13m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.5 mi
230.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milesburg
02h 32m from Scranton
Leave By
6:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Scranton and Chance Rain Showers near Grove City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Scranton to Grove City?

The road trip is about 273.8 miles (440.6 km) and usually takes 05h 04m 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?

Milesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.6 miles from Scranton and 137.1 miles from Grove City.

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

The direct path is about 230.3 miles (370.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.5 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.47 one way or $78.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Scranton and Chance Rain Showers near Grove City.

Stop Ideas Near Milesburg

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

43 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

49 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
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Huntingdon

54 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

70 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Grove City. Straight-line distance: 230.31 mi (370.65 km).

Scranton

#1 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Grove City

#2 Grove City

Borough in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population7,648
Coordinates41.1578400, -80.0886700
Altitude387
CountryUnited States
Start: Scranton (-75.6649, 41.40916)
End: Grove City (-80.08867, 41.15784)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 441 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.66 gal
36.57 L · about $39.47
Round trip
$78.94
19.32 gal · 73.14 L
Estimated CO2
85.8 kg one way
Round trip: 171.7 kg / 379 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $39.47 $78.94
Mid-grade $4.60 $44.43 $88.85
Premium $4.95 $47.86 $95.71
Diesel $5.98 $57.77 $115.53

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Scranton and Grove City. The current time is 01:15:42.

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.