How far is Slippery Rock, PA from Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Slippery Rock, PA to Scranton, PA is about 276.9 miles (445.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 229.4 miles (369.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 58m 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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Halfway Point
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Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Slippery Rock and Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Slippery Rock and Scranton.
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Start on South Main Street
13 m · 6 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
1 km · 2 min · Franklin Street
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Continue on Franklin Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Franklin Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto William Flinn Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · William Flinn Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on William Flinn Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · William Flinn Highway
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Continue on Pittsburgh Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Pittsburgh Road
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Take the exit right
1542 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
230.2 mi · 4 hr 8 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
32.4 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 307
835 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto River Street
1.5 km · 2 min · River Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Continue on Adams Avenue
566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue
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Turn left onto Biden Street
972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street
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Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Slippery Rock and Scranton.
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
230 mi · 04h 08m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Slippery Rock to Scranton?
The road trip is about 276.9 miles (445.6 km) and usually takes 04h 29m 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 138.2 miles from Slippery Rock and 138.7 miles from Scranton.
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 47.5 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 8:02 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?
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Stop Ideas Near Central City
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 Central City.
Lewistown
Tyrone
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Slippery Rock and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 229.39 mi (369.17 km).
#1 Slippery Rock
Borough in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 3,508 |
| Coordinates | 41.0639500, -80.0564500 |
| Altitude | 397 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 446 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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