How far is Armagh, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Armagh, PA to Scranton, PA is about 228.5 miles (367.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 187.7 miles (302.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
228.53 mi
03h 43m
Flight
187.73 mi
302.13 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
187.73 mi
Kilometers
302.13 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
228.53 mi
Kilometers
367.79 km
Drive Time
03h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Sat, Nov 7, 12:49 AM EST
Return by in Armagh
Sat, Nov 7, 4:32 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Armagh
2026-11-06T21:06
Arrive Scranton
Sat, Nov 7, 12:49 AM EST
Route Timing
03h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:34 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Armagh
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Castanea
PA

Township in Clinton County, Pennsylvania

From Armagh
113.9 mi
01h 51m
To Scranton
114.6 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 5:00 AM EST
Wind
1 mph W
Destination
53°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
2 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Armagh and Scranton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Armagh and Scranton.

  1. 1

    Start on West Philadelphia Street

    11 m · 6 sec · West Philadelphia Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Indiana Street

    130 m · 10 sec · Indiana Street

  3. 3

    Take the exit right toward US 22 East: Ebensburg

    999 ft · 25 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · William Penn Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

    1.4 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    41 mi · 45 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte

    12.3 mi · 15 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    99.3 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Keystone Shortway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre

    1.1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 40 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Armagh and Scranton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
99.3 mi · 43%
I 99 North
58.1 mi · 25%
I 81 North
33.1 mi · 14%
William Penn Highway
21.4 mi · 9%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 6%
River Street
0.96 mi
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

99.3 mi · 01h 48m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.8 mi
187.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Castanea
01h 51m from Armagh
Leave By
9:34 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Armagh and Patchy Fog near Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Armagh to Scranton?

The road trip is about 228.5 miles (367.8 km) and usually takes 03h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Castanea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.9 miles from Armagh and 114.6 miles from Scranton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 187.7 miles (302.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:34 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.52 one way or $71.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Armagh and Patchy Fog near Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Castanea

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Castanea, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Castanea.

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Lewistown

61 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

85 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Huntingdon

87 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

106 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Armagh and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 187.73 mi (302.13 km).

Armagh

#1 Armagh

Community in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population115
Coordinates40.4536800, -79.0319700
Altitude467
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: West Philadelphia Street (-79.03198, 40.453726)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 368 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.07 gal
30.53 L · about $35.52
Round trip
$71.05
16.14 gal · 61.06 L
Estimated CO2
71.7 kg one way
Round trip: 143.4 kg / 316 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $35.52 $71.05
Mid-grade $4.82 $38.92 $77.84
Premium $5.27 $42.56 $85.12
Diesel $6.58 $53.12 $106.23

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Armagh and Scranton. The current time is 21:06:20.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.