Akron to Scranton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

304.9 miles 490.7 km · straight line
381.1 miles estimated 613.4 km · driving distance
7h 40min estimated drive time
$37 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
84° E bearing direction

How far is Akron from Scranton?

The distance from Akron to Scranton is 304.9 miles (490.7 km) as the crow flies. Scranton is located E of Akron. By car, the driving distance is approximately 381.1 miles, taking about 7h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Akron in Ohio and Scranton in Pennsylvania.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Akron and Scranton. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Akron to Scranton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 40min $37 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 12min $30–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 17min $46–$133* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Akron & Scranton

Quick Facts

Akron
41.08°N, 81.52°W
America/New_York
306m elevation
Scranton
41.41°N, 75.66°W
America/New_York
230m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 102 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 81.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients