How far is Scranton, PA from Oil City, PA?
The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Oil City, PA is about 258.5 miles (416 km), with a travel time of about 05h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 209.4 miles (337 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 03m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 01m.
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.
Census-designated place in Centre County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scranton and Oil City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and Oil City.
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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
188.5 mi · 3 hr 23 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 322: Strattanville
1009 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Route 322
4 mi · 5 min · Route 322
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Continue on Main Street
1.6 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Twenty-Eighth Division Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Twenty-Eighth Division Highway
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Continue on East Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Turn slight right onto North 1st Avenue
5.1 mi · 8 min · North 1st Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 322
12.4 mi · 18 min · US Highway 322
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Continue on Twenty-Eighth Division Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Twenty-Eighth Division Highway
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Turn right onto Pennsylvania Highway 257
5.1 mi · 9 min · Pennsylvania Highway 257
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Continue on East 2nd Street
1503 ft · 19 sec · East 2nd Street
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Continue on East Front Street
3191 ft · 43 sec · East Front Street
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Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Bridge
1153 ft · 39 sec · Veterans Memorial Bridge
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Continue on Elm Street
674 ft · 29 sec · Elm Street
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Turn right onto Sycamore Street
105 m · 17 sec · Sycamore Street
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Turn right onto Spring Street
1 m · 1 sec · Spring Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scranton and Oil City.
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
188 mi · 03h 23m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Scranton and Chance Rain Showers near Oil City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scranton to Oil City?
The road trip is about 258.5 miles (416 km) and usually takes 05h 01m 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?
Snydertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.1 miles from Scranton and 129.4 miles from Oil City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 209.4 miles (337 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.1 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 6:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.26 one way or $74.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Scranton and Chance Rain Showers near Oil City.
Stop Ideas Near Snydertown
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 Snydertown.
Lewistown
Tyrone
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Oil City. Straight-line distance: 209.38 mi (336.97 km).
#1 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oil City
City of Pennsylvania
| Population | 10,137 |
| Coordinates | 41.4339500, -79.7064400 |
| Altitude | 312 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oil City (-79.70644, 41.43395)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 416 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 13m |
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 | $37.26 | $74.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $41.94 | $83.89 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $45.18 | $90.36 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $54.54 | $109.08 |
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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