How far is Tarentum, PA from City of Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Tarentum, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 277.5 miles (446.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 220.6 miles (355 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 18m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 39m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tarentum and City of Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tarentum and City of Scranton.
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Start on East Street
59 m · 10 sec · East Street
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Turn left onto West 7th Avenue
660 ft · 23 sec · West 7th Avenue
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Turn left onto Ross Street
970 ft · 31 sec · Ross Street
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Continue on Bull Creek Road
2552 ft · 54 sec · Bull Creek Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward PA 28 North: Kittanning
2002 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Allegheny Valley Expressway
17.9 mi · 21 min · Allegheny Valley Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 422 East, PA 28 North: Kittanning, Indiana
1 km · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
36.7 mi · 54 min
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Take the ramp right
1889 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
180.6 mi · 3 hr 15 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
953 ft · 19 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tarentum and City of 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
181 mi · 03h 15m
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.
Patchy Frost leaving Tarentum and 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 Tarentum to City of Scranton?
The road trip is about 277.5 miles (446.6 km) and usually takes 04h 39m 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 miles from Tarentum and 139.5 miles from City of Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 220.6 miles (355 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.9 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 7:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.91 one way or $87.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost around Tarentum and Sunny near City of Scranton.
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 Tarentum and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 220.58 mi (354.99 km).
#1 Tarentum
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,338 |
| Coordinates | 40.6014600, -79.7597700 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
#2 City of Scranton
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 76,089 |
| Coordinates | 41.4043700, -75.6649100 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cedar Avenue (-75.663942, 41.404264)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 447 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 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 | $4.49 | $43.91 | $87.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.94 | $48.33 | $96.67 |
| Premium | $5.33 | $52.13 | $104.26 |
| Diesel | $6.61 | $64.73 | $129.46 |
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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