How far is Venango, PA from City of Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Venango, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 260.1 miles (418.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 214.4 miles (345 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 35m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 17m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Centre County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Venango and City of Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Venango and City of Scranton.
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Start on Old 322 Road
29 m · 11 sec · Old 322 Road
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Turn left onto Deep Hollow Road
43 m · 11 sec · Deep Hollow Road
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Turn left onto US Highway 322
4.8 mi · 7 min · US Highway 322
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Continue on Twenty-Eighth Division Highway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Twenty-Eighth Division Highway
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Continue on US Highway 322
12.4 mi · 18 min · US Highway 322
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Continue on Main Street
5.1 mi · 8 min · Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Twenty-Eighth Division Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Twenty-Eighth Division Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.6 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Route 322
4.1 mi · 6 min · Route 322
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Take the ramp slight right
1371 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
189 mi · 3 hr 24 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 Venango 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
189 mi · 03h 24m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Venango and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near City of Scranton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Venango to City of Scranton?
The road trip is about 260.1 miles (418.6 km) and usually takes 04h 17m 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?
Snydertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.4 miles from Venango and 131.7 miles from City of Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 214.4 miles (345 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.7 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 8:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.51 one way or $75.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Venango and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near City of Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Snydertown
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 Snydertown.
Lewistown
Tyrone
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Venango and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 214.37 mi (344.99 km).
#1 Venango
Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 247 |
| Coordinates | 41.3742300, -79.8006100 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| 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: 419 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 14m |
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 | $37.51 | $75.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $42.22 | $84.44 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $45.48 | $90.96 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $54.90 | $109.79 |
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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