How far is Sturgeon, PA from City of Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Sturgeon, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 299.1 miles (481.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 247.6 miles (398.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 20m 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
299.06 mi
05h 10m
Flight
247.62 mi
398.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
247.62 mi
Kilometers
398.51 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
299.06 mi
Kilometers
481.29 km
Drive Time
05h 10m

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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 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Scranton
Thu, Oct 15, 7:54 PM EDT
Return by in Sturgeon
Fri, Oct 16, 1:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sturgeon
2026-10-15T14:44
Arrive City of Scranton
Thu, Oct 15, 7:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:10 AM to 1:10 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
6:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sturgeon
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
Park Forest Village
PA

Census designated place

From Sturgeon
147.8 mi
02h 35m
To City of Scranton
151.3 mi
02h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph E
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Noblestown Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Noblestown Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Noblestown Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Noblestown Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Noblestown Road

    1341 ft · 37 sec · Noblestown Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Noblestown Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Noblestown Road

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Pinkerton Road

    32 m · 8 sec · Pinkerton Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Baldwin Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Baldwin Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Cowan Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Cowan Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Boyce Road

    2589 ft · 1 min · Boyce Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward I 376 East

    104 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway West

    7.9 mi · 11 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway West

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    14.7 mi · 21 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

    1.4 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    41 mi · 45 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte

    12.3 mi · 15 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    99.3 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Keystone Shortway

  22. 22

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 40 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  26. 26

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

    953 ft · 19 sec · Cedar Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
5 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
99.3 mi · 33%
William Penn Highway
61.6 mi · 21%
I 99 North
58.1 mi · 19%
I 81 North
33.1 mi · 11%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
14.7 mi · 5%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

99.3 mi · 01h 48m

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 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.5 mi
247.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Park Forest Village
02h 35m from Sturgeon
Leave By
6:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Sturgeon and Mostly Sunny near City of Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 299.1 miles (481.3 km) and usually takes 05h 10m 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?

Park Forest Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.8 miles from Sturgeon and 151.3 miles from City of Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 247.6 miles (398.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.5 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 6:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.10 one way or $94.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Sturgeon and Mostly Sunny near City of Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Park Forest Village

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Park Forest Village, 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 Park Forest Village.

RAIL

Tyrone

31 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
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Huntingdon

37 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

37 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

52 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sturgeon and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 247.62 mi (398.51 km).

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#1 Sturgeon

Situated within western Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, this unincorporated community rests at an elevation of 942 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates40.3847900, -80.2108900
Altitude287
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: Noblestown Road (-80.21092, 40.384829)
End: Cedar Avenue (-75.663942, 41.404264)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 481 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.55 gal
39.95 L · about $47.10
Round trip
$94.19
21.1 gal · 79.9 L
Estimated CO2
93.8 kg one way
Round trip: 187.5 kg / 413 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $47.10 $94.19
Mid-grade $4.93 $51.96 $103.92
Premium $5.31 $55.97 $111.94
Diesel $6.55 $69.10 $138.21

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Sturgeon and City of Scranton. The current time is 14:44:27.

Distance to Other Cities

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