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

The driving distance from Valencia, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 291.1 miles (468.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 230.9 miles (371.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 04m 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
291.06 mi
05h 02m
Flight
230.91 mi
371.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
230.91 mi
Kilometers
371.62 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
291.06 mi
Kilometers
468.42 km
Drive Time
05h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 7:02 AM EDT
Return by in Valencia
Thu, Apr 23, 12:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Valencia
2026-04-23T01:59
Arrive City of Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 7:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:02 AM to 1:02 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
6:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Valencia
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
Snow Shoe
PA

Township in Centre County, Pennsylvania

From Valencia
144.2 mi
02h 31m
To City of Scranton
146.9 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Charity Place

    51 m · 14 sec · Charity Place

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Three Degree Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Three Degree Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Mars Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Mars Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Pittsburgh Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Pittsburgh Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Glade Mill Road

    1921 ft · 30 sec · Glade Mill Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Saxonburg Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Saxonburg Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Glade Mill Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Glade Mill Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Saxonburg Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Saxonburg Boulevard

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Ekastown Road

    53 m · 3 sec · Ekastown Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Ekastown Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Ekastown Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Sarver Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Sarver Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Pike Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · South Pike Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Butler Road

    767 ft · 19 sec · Butler Road

  14. 14

    Turn left

    2103 ft · 51 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Allegheny Valley Expressway

    11.4 mi · 13 min · Allegheny Valley Expressway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 422 East, PA 28 North: Kittanning, Indiana

    1 km · 52 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    36.7 mi · 54 min

  19. 19

    Take the ramp right

    1889 ft · 46 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    180.6 mi · 3 hr 15 min · Keystone Shortway

  21. 21

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 40 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  25. 25

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

    953 ft · 19 sec · Cedar Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Valencia 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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
181 mi · 62%
US 422 East
42.8 mi · 15%
I 81 North
33.1 mi · 11%
Allegheny Valley Expressway
11.4 mi · 4%
Ekastown Road
3.48 mi · 1%
Glade Mill Road
3.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.2 mi
230.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Snow Shoe
02h 31m from Valencia
Leave By
6:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Valencia 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 Valencia to City of Scranton?

The road trip is about 291.1 miles (468.4 km) and usually takes 05h 02m 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?

Snow Shoe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.2 miles from Valencia and 146.9 miles from City of Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 230.9 miles (371.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.2 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 6:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.96 one way or $83.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Valencia and Mostly Sunny near City of Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Snow Shoe

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

47 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Lewistown

58 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

61 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

69 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Valencia and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 230.91 mi (371.62 km).

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#1 Valencia

Borough in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population1,360
Coordinates40.6747900, -79.9895000
Altitude324
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: Charity Place (-79.989568, 40.674738)
End: Cedar Avenue (-75.663942, 41.404264)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 468 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.27 gal
38.88 L · about $41.96
Round trip
$83.93
20.54 gal · 77.76 L
Estimated CO2
91.3 kg one way
Round trip: 182.5 kg / 402 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $41.96 $83.93
Mid-grade $4.60 $47.23 $94.46
Premium $4.95 $50.88 $101.76
Diesel $5.98 $61.41 $122.83

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Valencia and City of Scranton. The current time is 01:59:46.

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.