How far is Scranton, PA from Slippery Rock, PA?

The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Slippery Rock, PA is about 276.8 miles (445.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 229.4 miles (369.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 24m 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
276.74 mi
05h 12m
Flight
229.39 mi
369.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
229.39 mi
Kilometers
369.17 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
276.74 mi
Kilometers
445.37 km
Drive Time
05h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Slippery Rock
Wed, Apr 15, 6:09 PM EDT
Return by in Scranton
Wed, Apr 15, 11:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scranton
2026-04-15T12:57
Arrive Slippery Rock
Wed, Apr 15, 6:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:12 AM to 1:12 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
6:36 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
138.1 mi
02h 36m
To Slippery Rock
138.6 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and Slippery Rock.

  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

    229.7 mi · 4 hr 8 min · Keystone Shortway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 8: Barkeyville, Franklin - Oil City Area

    1549 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Pittsburgh Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Pittsburgh Road

  12. 12

    Continue on William Flinn Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · William Flinn Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on William Flinn Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · William Flinn Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Franklin Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Franklin Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Franklin Street

    1 km · 2 min · Franklin Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    13 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
230 mi · 83%
American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 12%
William Flinn Highway
4.5 mi · 2%
Franklin Road
2.91 mi · 1%
Pittsburgh Road
2.33 mi · 1%
North Main Street
1.23 mi
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

230 mi · 04h 08m

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 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.4 mi
229.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Central City
02h 36m from Scranton
Leave By
6:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Scranton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Slippery Rock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Scranton to Slippery Rock?

The road trip is about 276.8 miles (445.4 km) and usually takes 05h 12m 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 138.1 miles from Scranton and 138.6 miles from Slippery Rock.

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

The direct path is about 229.4 miles (369.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.4 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 6:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.92 one way or $79.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Scranton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Slippery Rock.

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 Slippery Rock. Straight-line distance: 229.39 mi (369.17 km).

Scranton

#1 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Slippery Rock

#2 Slippery Rock

Borough in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population3,508
Coordinates41.0639500, -80.0564500
Altitude397
CountryUnited States
Start: Scranton (-75.6649, 41.40916)
End: Slippery Rock (-80.05645, 41.06395)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 445 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.77 gal
36.97 L · about $39.92
Round trip
$79.84
19.54 gal · 73.94 L
Estimated CO2
86.8 kg one way
Round trip: 173.7 kg / 383 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $39.92 $79.84
Mid-grade $4.60 $44.93 $89.86
Premium $4.95 $48.40 $96.80
Diesel $5.98 $58.42 $116.85

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Scranton and Slippery Rock. The current time is 12:57:52.

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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.