How far is Mercer, PA from Scranton, PA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Mercer and Scranton is 237.71 miles (382.56 km).
Flight distance from Mercer, PA to Scranton, PA is 237.71 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 34 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 30 minutes to travel from Mercer to Scranton with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Mercer, Pennsylvania to Scranton, Pennsylvania is: 281.9 miles (453.68 km) by car.
Driving from Mercer to Scranton will take approximately 04 hours 30 minutes.
#1 Mercer
Borough in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 1865 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°13'37"N 80°14'23"W |
| Latitude | 41.2270000 |
| Longitude | -80.2397900 |
| Altitude | 395 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania. It is located in the Lackawanna Valley in northeastern Pennsylvania. Scranton is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Steamtown National Historic Site and the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple.
| Population | 76532 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°24'33"N 75°39'54"W |
| Latitude | 41.4091600 |
| Longitude | -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Scranton: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767,41.409077)
Estimated Travel Time Between Mercer and Scranton
The distance between Mercer and Scranton is 454 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 02 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Mercer and Scranton. The current time is 05:01:37.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 23 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 02 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 38 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 41 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 01 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 45 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 31 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 37.66 liters (9.95 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Mercer and Scranton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Mercer to Scranton is $36.98 (diesel $47.42).
Pennsylvania gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.72 | $4.12 | $4.44 | $4.77 |
| Total | $36.98 | $41.01 | $44.19 | $47.42 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Pennsylvania ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.717 (Diesel $4.767) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Mercer and Scranton (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
