How far is Scranton, PA from Locust, PA?
The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Locust, PA is about 222.6 miles (358.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 176.3 miles (283.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 46m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 23m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scranton and Locust.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and Locust.
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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
158.3 mi · 2 hr 51 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 255: DuBois, Penfield
1961 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto Bee Line Highway
585 ft · 15 sec · Bee Line Highway
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Turn left
16 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
18 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
16 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Bee Line Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Bee Line Highway
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Continue on East DuBois Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · East DuBois Avenue
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Turn left onto Liberty Boulevard
3077 ft · 50 sec · Liberty Boulevard
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Continue on North Brady Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · North Brady Street
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Continue on Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
1224 ft · 17 sec · Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
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Turn right onto Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
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Continue on Sykes Street
1 mi · 1 min · Sykes Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
10.7 mi · 13 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Bells Mills Cloe Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Bells Mills Cloe Road
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Turn straight
2391 ft · 55 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Cloe Rossiter Road
2 mi · 5 min · Cloe Rossiter Road
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Continue on Juneau Road
2 mi · 5 min · Juneau Road
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Continue on Locust Lane
600 ft · 18 sec · Locust Lane
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Continue on Locust Lane
2.1 mi · 5 min · Locust Lane
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Locust Lane
89 m · 13 sec · Locust Lane
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Continue on Locust Lane
2203 ft · 1 min · Locust Lane
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Turn left onto Rishell Road
103 m · 15 sec · Rishell Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rishell Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scranton and Locust.
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
158 mi · 02h 51m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Scranton and Sunny near Locust.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scranton to Locust?
The road trip is about 222.6 miles (358.2 km) and usually takes 04h 23m 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?
Loganton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.2 miles from Scranton and 111.4 miles from Locust.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 176.3 miles (283.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.08 one way or $64.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Scranton and Sunny near Locust.
Stop Ideas Near Loganton
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 Loganton.
Lewistown
Huntingdon
Tyrone
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Locust. Straight-line distance: 176.3 mi (283.73 km).
#1 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Locust
Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 1,383 |
| Coordinates | 40.8564500, -78.9725300 |
| Altitude | 441 |
| Country | United States |
End: Locust (-78.97253, 40.85645)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 358 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 46m |
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 | $32.08 | $64.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $36.10 | $72.20 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $38.89 | $77.78 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $46.94 | $93.89 |
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 23, 2026
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