Nashville to Scranton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

699 miles 1125 km · straight line
835.4 miles actual route 1344.5 km · driving distance
15h 33min estimated drive time
$80 - $99 estimated fuel cost
~1h 54min flight time
55° NE bearing direction

How far is Nashville from Scranton?

The distance from Nashville to Scranton is 699 miles (1125 km) as the crow flies. Scranton is located NE of Nashville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 835.4 miles, taking about 15h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 54min. Both are located in United States — Nashville in Tennessee and Scranton in Pennsylvania.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Nashville 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 Nashville to Scranton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 33min $80 - $99 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 40min $67–$125* Budget
Train ~20h 13min $100–$292* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Nashville & Scranton

Quick Facts

Nashville
36.16°N, 86.78°W
America/Chicago
182m 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 233 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 58 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM