Columbus, Ohio to Scranton: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Columbus, Ohio from Scranton?
The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Scranton is 396.9 miles (638.8 km) as the crow flies. Scranton is located ENE of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 473.3 miles, taking about 8h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio 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 Columbus, Ohio 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 Columbus, Ohio to Scranton
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 132 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
- You could travel this distance about 62.7 times to circle the Earth's equator