How far is Scranton, PA from Meadville, PA?
The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Meadville, PA is about 307.5 miles (494.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 232.6 miles (374.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 23m 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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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 05h 41m.
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.
Township in Centre County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scranton and Meadville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and Meadville.
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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
29.6 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East, US 19 North, US 322 East: Meadville
1447 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Conneaut Lake Road
1980 ft · 43 sec · Conneaut Lake Road
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Continue on Smock Highway
1 mi · 2 min · Smock Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Park Avenue
1.5 km · 3 min · Park Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Park Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scranton and Meadville.
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.
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 Meadville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scranton to Meadville?
The road trip is about 307.5 miles (494.8 km) and usually takes 05h 41m 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?
Snow Shoe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.5 miles from Scranton and 153.9 miles from Meadville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 232.6 miles (374.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.9 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.33 one way or $88.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Scranton and Sunny near Meadville.
Stop Ideas Near Snow Shoe
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 Snow Shoe.
Tyrone
Lewistown
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Meadville. Straight-line distance: 232.6 mi (374.34 km).
#1 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Meadville
City in Pennsylvania
| Population | 12,386 |
| Coordinates | 41.6414400, -80.1514500 |
| Altitude | 335 |
| Country | United States |
End: Meadville (-80.15145, 41.64144)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 495 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 50m |
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 | $44.33 | $88.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $49.90 | $99.80 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $53.75 | $107.50 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $64.88 | $129.77 |
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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