How far is Scranton, PA from Russellton, PA?

The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Russellton, PA is about 280.5 miles (451.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 224.4 miles (361.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 12m 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
280.46 mi
05h 36m
Flight
224.37 mi
361.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
224.37 mi
Kilometers
361.09 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
280.46 mi
Kilometers
451.35 km
Drive Time
05h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Russellton
Sat, Apr 18, 6:03 AM EDT
Return by in Scranton
Sat, Apr 18, 11:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scranton
2026-04-18T00:27
Arrive Russellton
Sat, Apr 18, 6:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:36 AM to 1:36 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
5:48 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
Central City
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Scranton
140.1 mi
02h 48m
To Russellton
140.4 mi
02h 48m

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
83°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and Russellton.

  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

    180.4 mi · 3 hr 15 min · Keystone Shortway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 36: Sigel, Brookville

    994 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Allegheny Boulevard

    19.2 mi · 29 min · Allegheny Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Broad Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Broad Street

  13. 13

    Continue on North Street

    21.3 mi · 30 min · North Street

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 28 South: Pittsburgh

    1.3 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Allegheny Valley Expressway

    13.3 mi · 15 min · Allegheny Valley Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Millerstown, Freeport

    1410 ft · 41 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Bakerstown Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Bakerstown Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Millerstown Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Millerstown Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Bull Creek Road

    142 m · 10 sec · Bull Creek Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Route 908 Extension

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Route 908 Extension

  21. 21

    Continue on Superior Road

    668 ft · 18 sec · Superior Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Little Deer Creek Road

    1603 ft · 44 sec · Little Deer Creek Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Little Deer Creek Valley Road

    2940 ft · 1 min · Little Deer Creek Valley Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Michael Road

    154 m · 14 sec · Michael Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Michael Road

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
180 mi · 64%
American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 12%
North Street
21.3 mi · 8%
Allegheny Boulevard
19.2 mi · 7%
Allegheny Valley Expressway
13.3 mi · 5%
Millerstown Road
3.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
05h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.1 mi
224.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Central City
02h 48m from Scranton
Leave By
5:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Scranton to Russellton?

The road trip is about 280.5 miles (451.4 km) and usually takes 05h 36m 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?

Central City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.1 miles from Scranton and 140.4 miles from Russellton.

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

The direct path is about 224.4 miles (361.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.1 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 5:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.45 one way or $80.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Central City

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

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

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Lewistown

44 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

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

Huntingdon

55 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

70 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Russellton. Straight-line distance: 224.37 mi (361.09 km).

Scranton

#1 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Russellton

#2 Russellton

Census designated place

Population1,440
Coordinates40.6114600, -79.8370000
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: Scranton (-75.6649, 41.40916)
End: Russellton (-79.837, 40.61146)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 451 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.9 gal
37.46 L · about $40.45
Round trip
$80.90
19.8 gal · 74.92 L
Estimated CO2
88 kg one way
Round trip: 176 kg / 388 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $40.45 $80.90
Mid-grade $4.60 $45.53 $91.06
Premium $4.95 $49.04 $98.09
Diesel $5.98 $59.20 $118.40

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Scranton and Russellton. The current time is 00:27:14.

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.