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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Township in Centre County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on Charity Place
51 m · 14 sec · Charity Place
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Turn left onto Three Degree Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Three Degree Road
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Turn slight right onto Mars Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Mars Road
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Turn left onto Pittsburgh Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Pittsburgh Road
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Turn right onto Glade Mill Road
1921 ft · 30 sec · Glade Mill Road
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Continue on Saxonburg Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Saxonburg Boulevard
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Continue on Glade Mill Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Glade Mill Road
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Continue on Saxonburg Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Saxonburg Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Ekastown Road
53 m · 3 sec · Ekastown Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Ekastown Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Ekastown Road
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Turn left onto Sarver Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Sarver Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Pike Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · South Pike Road
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Continue on Butler Road
767 ft · 19 sec · Butler Road
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Turn left
2103 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Allegheny Valley Expressway
11.4 mi · 13 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 Valencia 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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Snow Shoe.
Tyrone
Lewistown
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
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).
#1 Valencia
Borough in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 1,360 |
| Coordinates | 40.6747900, -79.9895000 |
| Altitude | 324 |
| 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: 468 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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