How far is Beaver Falls, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Beaver Falls, PA to Scranton, PA is about 314 miles (505.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 246.6 miles (396.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
314.05 mi
05h 09m
Flight
246.58 mi
396.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
246.58 mi
Kilometers
396.84 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
314.05 mi
Kilometers
505.42 km
Drive Time
05h 09m

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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 05h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Thu, Apr 16, 9:17 PM EDT
Return by in Beaver Falls
Fri, Apr 17, 2:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beaver Falls
2026-04-16T16:07
Arrive Scranton
Thu, Apr 16, 9:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:10 AM to 1:10 PM EDT

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

Leave by
6:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Beaver Falls
9:00 PM EDT
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
Coaldale
PA

Borough in eastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

From Beaver Falls
156.7 mi
02h 34m
To Scranton
157.3 mi
02h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beaver Falls and Scranton.

  1. 1

    Start on 11th Street

    25 m · 8 sec · 11th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 7th Avenue

    1.6 km · 3 min · 7th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Eastvale Bridge

    1140 ft · 29 sec · Eastvale Bridge

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 2nd Avenue East

    2113 ft · 42 sec · 2nd Avenue East

  5. 5

    Continue on Bennetts Run Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Bennetts Run Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Mercer Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Mercer Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Mercer Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Mercer Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Portersville Road

    7.9 mi · 13 min · Portersville Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Perry Highway

    879 ft · 22 sec · Perry Highway

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto East Portersville Road

    3023 ft · 1 min · East Portersville Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left

    1021 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    19.9 mi · 21 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Clarion

    1.2 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    239.8 mi · 4 hr 18 min · Keystone Shortway

  15. 15

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 40 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  19. 19

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

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
240 mi · 76%
I 81 North
33.1 mi · 11%
East Portersville Road
20.7 mi · 7%
Portersville Road
7.94 mi · 3%
Mercer Road
5.83 mi · 2%
Bennetts Run Road
2.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

240 mi · 04h 18m

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
05h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.4 mi
246.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coaldale
02h 34m from Beaver Falls
Leave By
6:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Beaver Falls and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Beaver Falls to Scranton?

The road trip is about 314 miles (505.4 km) and usually takes 05h 09m 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?

Coaldale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.7 miles from Beaver Falls and 157.3 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 246.6 miles (396.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.27 one way or $90.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Beaver Falls and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Coaldale

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Coaldale, 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 Coaldale.

RAIL

Tyrone

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

Altoona Transportation Center

51 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Huntingdon

52 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

62 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beaver Falls and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 246.58 mi (396.84 km).

Beaver Falls

#1 Beaver Falls

City in Pennsylvania, United States

Population8,255
Coordinates40.7520100, -80.3192300
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: 11th Street (-80.319231, 40.751984)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 505 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.08 gal
41.95 L · about $45.27
Round trip
$90.55
22.16 gal · 83.9 L
Estimated CO2
98.5 kg one way
Round trip: 196.9 kg / 434 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $45.27 $90.55
Mid-grade $4.60 $50.96 $101.91
Premium $4.95 $54.89 $109.78
Diesel $5.98 $66.26 $132.52

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Beaver Falls and Scranton. The current time is 16:07:54.

Distance to Other Cities

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