Charlotte to Scranton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

510.9 miles 822.2 km · straight line
595.1 miles actual route 957.7 km · driving distance
11h 18min estimated drive time
$57 - $70 estimated fuel cost
~1h 32min flight time
32° NNE bearing direction

How far is Charlotte from Scranton?

The distance from Charlotte to Scranton is 510.9 miles (822.2 km) as the crow flies. Scranton is located NNE of Charlotte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 595.1 miles, taking about 11h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in United States — Charlotte in North Carolina 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 Charlotte and Scranton. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Charlotte to Scranton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 18min $57 - $70 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 34min $48–$89* Budget
Train ~14h 41min $71–$208* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charlotte & Scranton

Quick Facts

Charlotte
35.23°N, 80.84°W
America/New_York
229m 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 170 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 48.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM