Raleigh to Scranton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

420.7 miles 677.1 km · straight line
495.7 miles actual route 797.8 km · driving distance
10h 8min estimated drive time
$48 - $59 estimated fuel cost
~1h 21min flight time
22° NNE bearing direction

How far is Raleigh from Scranton?

The distance from Raleigh to Scranton is 420.7 miles (677.1 km) as the crow flies. Scranton is located NNE of Raleigh. By car, the driving distance is approximately 495.7 miles, taking about 10h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Both are located in United States — Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Scranton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 8min $48 - $59 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 10min $40–$74* Budget
Train ~9h 38min $59–$173* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Raleigh
35.78°N, 78.64°W
America/New_York
96m 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 140 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 59.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM