How far is Snow Shoe, PA from City of Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Snow Shoe, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 148.6 miles (239.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.5 miles (195.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
148.54 mi
02h 25m
Flight
121.5 mi
195.54 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.5 mi
Kilometers
195.54 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.54 mi
Kilometers
239.06 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Scranton
Sun, Apr 19, 11:06 AM EDT
Return by in Snow Shoe
Sun, Apr 19, 1:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Snow Shoe
2026-04-19T08:41
Arrive City of Scranton
Sun, Apr 19, 11:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Snow Shoe
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Washingtonville
PA

Borough in central Montour County, Pennsylvania

From Snow Shoe
74.1 mi
01h 12m
To City of Scranton
74.5 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph W
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Snow Shoe and City of Scranton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Snow Shoe and City of Scranton.

  1. 1

    Start on North 4th Street

    1437 ft · 45 sec · North 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Sycamore Street

    2572 ft · 51 sec · West Sycamore Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East Sycamore Road

    2540 ft · 52 sec · East Sycamore Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Beech Creek Road

    1456 ft · 29 sec · Beech Creek Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    2210 ft · 54 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    112 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Keystone Shortway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre

    1.1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 40 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

    953 ft · 19 sec · Cedar Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Snow Shoe and City of Scranton.

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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
112 mi · 75%
I 81 North
33.1 mi · 22%
River Street
0.96 mi · 1%
Beech Creek Road
0.69 mi
West Sycamore Street
0.49 mi
East Sycamore Road
0.48 mi
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

112 mi · 02h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.1 mi
121.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washingtonville
01h 12m from Snow Shoe
Leave By
1:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Snow Shoe and Rain Showers Likely near City of Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Snow Shoe to City of Scranton?

The road trip is about 148.6 miles (239.1 km) and usually takes 02h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Washingtonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.1 miles from Snow Shoe and 74.5 miles from City of Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 121.5 miles (195.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.41 one way or $42.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Snow Shoe and Rain Showers Likely near City of Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Washingtonville

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

70 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

82 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

90 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Lewistown

92 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Snow Shoe and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 121.5 mi (195.54 km).

Snow Shoe

#1 Snow Shoe

Township in Centre County, Pennsylvania

Population758
Coordinates41.0308900, -77.9494500
Altitude470
CountryUnited States
City of Scranton

#2 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population76,089
Coordinates41.4043700, -75.6649100
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Start: North 4th Street (-77.949332, 41.030813)
End: Cedar Avenue (-75.663942, 41.404264)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 239 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.24 gal
19.84 L · about $21.41
Round trip
$42.82
10.48 gal · 39.68 L
Estimated CO2
46.6 kg one way
Round trip: 93.1 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $21.41 $42.82
Mid-grade $4.60 $24.10 $48.20
Premium $4.95 $25.96 $51.92
Diesel $5.98 $31.34 $62.67

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Snow Shoe and City of Scranton. The current time is 08:41:11.

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.