How far is Scranton, PA from Northern Cambria, PA?

The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Northern Cambria, PA is about 220.5 miles (354.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 170.5 miles (274.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 21m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
220.47 mi
04h 10m
Flight
170.49 mi
274.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
170.49 mi
Kilometers
274.38 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
220.47 mi
Kilometers
354.81 km
Drive Time
04h 10m

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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 04h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Northern Cambria
Sun, Apr 19, 3:05 AM EDT
Return by in Scranton
Sun, Apr 19, 7:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scranton
2026-04-18T22:54
Arrive Northern Cambria
Sun, Apr 19, 3:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 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
8:38 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
Loganton
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Scranton
110.1 mi
02h 05m
To Northern Cambria
110.4 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE
Destination
39°F
Tonight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Scranton and Northern Cambria.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and Northern Cambria.

  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

    139.4 mi · 2 hr 31 min · Keystone Shortway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 879: Clearfield, Shawville

    1747 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Clearfield Shawville Highway

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Clearfield Shawville Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Clearfield Curwensville Highway

    2 mi · 2 min · Clearfield Curwensville Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Curwensville Grampain Highway

    1900 ft · 24 sec · Curwensville Grampain Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Curwensville Grampian Highway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Curwensville Grampian Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Curwensville Grampian Road

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Curwensville Grampian Road

  16. 16

    Continue on 1st Street

    1.1 km · 48 sec · 1st Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Mahaffey Grampian Highway

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Mahaffey Grampian Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on West Main Street

    3006 ft · 39 sec · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Colonel Drake Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Colonel Drake Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Burnside - McGees Highway

    157 m · 7 sec · Burnside - McGees Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Burnside McGee Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Burnside McGee Highway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Main Street

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Patchin Highway

    6.4 mi · 7 min · Patchin Highway

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 50 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Shawna Road

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Shawna Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Philadelphia Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Philadelphia Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Crawford Avenue

    1052 ft · 16 sec · Crawford Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on Crawford Avenue

    107 m · 21 sec · Crawford Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto 39th Street

    25 m · 4 sec · 39th Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 39th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Scranton and Northern Cambria.

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
30 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
139 mi · 63%
American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 15%
Mahaffey Grampian Highway
9.83 mi · 4%
Patchin Highway
6.4 mi · 3%
Curwensville Grampian Road
4.7 mi · 2%
Clearfield Shawville Highway
4.34 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

139 mi · 02h 31m

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
04h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50 mi
170.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Loganton
02h 05m from Scranton
Leave By
8:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Scranton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Northern Cambria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Scranton to Northern Cambria?

The road trip is about 220.5 miles (354.8 km) and usually takes 04h 10m 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 110.1 miles from Scranton and 110.4 miles from Northern Cambria.

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

The direct path is about 170.5 miles (274.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 50 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 8:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.79 one way or $63.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Scranton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Northern Cambria.

Stop Ideas Near Loganton

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

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

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Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

85 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Tyrone

88 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

93 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Northern Cambria. Straight-line distance: 170.49 mi (274.38 km).

Scranton

#1 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Northern Cambria

#2 Northern Cambria

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population3,456
Coordinates40.6592300, -78.7816900
Altitude463
CountryUnited States
Start: Scranton (-75.6649, 41.40916)
End: Northern Cambria (-78.78169, 40.65923)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 355 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.78 gal
29.45 L · about $31.79
Round trip
$63.58
15.56 gal · 58.9 L
Estimated CO2
69.1 kg one way
Round trip: 138.3 kg / 305 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $31.79 $63.58
Mid-grade $4.60 $35.78 $71.56
Premium $4.95 $38.54 $77.08
Diesel $5.98 $46.52 $93.05

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 Northern Cambria. The current time is 22:54:23.

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.