How far is Scranton, PA from North Buffalo, PA?
The driving distance from Scranton, PA to North Buffalo, PA is about 262 miles (421.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 208.9 miles (336.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 19m 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 09m.
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.
Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scranton and North Buffalo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and North Buffalo.
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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
180.4 mi · 3 hr 15 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 36: Sigel, Brookville
994 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Allegheny Boulevard
19.2 mi · 29 min · Allegheny Boulevard
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Continue on Broad Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Broad Street
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Continue on North Street
19.4 mi · 27 min · North Street
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 66 South: Ford City
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Pleasantview Drive
771 ft · 34 sec · Pleasantview Drive
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Continue on Hill Street
1788 ft · 1 min · Hill Street
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Turn straight onto 5th Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · 5th Avenue
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Continue on Prospect Avenue
2383 ft · 49 sec · Prospect Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
1734 ft · 35 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Cadogan Slate Lick Road
1976 ft · 45 sec · Cadogan Slate Lick Road
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Turn sharp right onto Boarts Road
23 m · 3 sec · Boarts Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Boarts Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scranton and North Buffalo.
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
180 mi · 03h 15m
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 North Buffalo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scranton to North Buffalo?
The road trip is about 262 miles (421.7 km) and usually takes 05h 09m 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?
Howard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.9 miles from Scranton and 131.2 miles from North Buffalo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 208.9 miles (336.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.1 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 6:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.80 one way or $75.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Scranton and Sunny near North Buffalo.
Stop Ideas Near Howard
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 Howard.
Lewistown
Tyrone
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and North Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 208.89 mi (336.17 km).
#1 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Buffalo
Township of Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,874 |
| Coordinates | 40.7628400, -79.5836600 |
| Altitude | 327 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Buffalo (-79.58366, 40.76284)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 422 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 16m |
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 | $37.80 | $75.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $42.54 | $85.08 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $45.82 | $91.65 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $55.32 | $110.63 |
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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