How far is Scranton, PA from Shenango, PA?

The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Shenango, PA is about 296.6 miles (477.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 245.4 miles (394.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
296.62 mi
05h 35m
Flight
245.35 mi
394.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
245.35 mi
Kilometers
394.86 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
296.62 mi
Kilometers
477.36 km
Drive Time
05h 35m

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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 05h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shenango
Tue, May 5, 11:50 PM EDT
Return by in Scranton
Wed, May 6, 5:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scranton
2026-05-05T18:14
Arrive Shenango
Tue, May 5, 11:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:35 AM to 1:35 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
5:50 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
Snow Shoe
PA

Township in Centre County, Pennsylvania

From Scranton
148.1 mi
02h 47m
To Shenango
148.6 mi
02h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    243.9 mi · 4 hr 23 min · Keystone Shortway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 19: Mercer

    816 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    73 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto South Erie Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · South Erie Street

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Greenville Avenue

    938 ft · 23 sec · Greenville Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Greenville Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Greenville Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Greenville Mercer Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Greenville Mercer Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Mercer Road

    7.2 mi · 10 min · Mercer Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Wasser Bridge Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Wasser Bridge Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Sharon Road

    1.1 km · 57 sec · Sharon Road

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Walnut Street

    596 ft · 18 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Sharon Road

    128 m · 14 sec · Sharon Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    112 m · 22 sec · Washington Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Grant Street

    27 m · 4 sec · Grant Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
244 mi · 82%
American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 11%
Mercer Road
7.24 mi · 2%
Wasser Bridge Road
2.53 mi · 1%
South Erie Street
2.46 mi · 1%
Greenville Road
2.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

244 mi · 04h 23m

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 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.2 mi
245.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Snow Shoe
02h 47m from Scranton
Leave By
5:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Scranton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Shenango.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 296.6 miles (477.4 km) and usually takes 05h 35m 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 148.1 miles from Scranton and 148.6 miles from Shenango.

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

The direct path is about 245.4 miles (394.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.2 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 5:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.78 one way or $85.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Scranton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Shenango.

Stop Ideas Near Snow Shoe

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

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

Lewistown

58 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

61 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

69 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Shenango. Straight-line distance: 245.35 mi (394.86 km).

Scranton

#1 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Shenango

Township in Mercer County, Pennsylvania

Population3,641
Coordinates41.3797800, -80.3989600
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Start: Scranton (-75.6649, 41.40916)
End: Shenango (-80.39896, 41.37978)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 477 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.47 gal
39.62 L · about $42.78
Round trip
$85.56
20.94 gal · 79.24 L
Estimated CO2
93 kg one way
Round trip: 186.1 kg / 410 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $42.78 $85.56
Mid-grade $4.60 $48.15 $96.30
Premium $4.95 $51.87 $103.74
Diesel $5.98 $62.61 $125.22

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Scranton and Shenango. The current time is 18:14:53.

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.