Columbus, Ohio to Scranton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

396.9 miles 638.8 km · straight line
473.3 miles actual route 761.7 km · driving distance
8h 47min estimated drive time
$46 - $56 estimated fuel cost
~1h 18min flight time
73° ENE bearing direction

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 47min $46 - $56 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 32min $38–$71* Budget
Train ~8h 21min $57–$166* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Scranton

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m 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 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
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM