How far is Belle Vernon, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Belle Vernon, PA to Scranton, PA is about 289.7 miles (466.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 237.1 miles (381.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 38m 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
289.68 mi
04h 49m
Flight
237.06 mi
381.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
237.06 mi
Kilometers
381.51 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
289.68 mi
Kilometers
466.19 km
Drive Time
04h 49m

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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 04h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Sun, Apr 19, 3:56 PM EDT
Return by in Belle Vernon
Sun, Apr 19, 8:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Belle Vernon
2026-04-19T11:07
Arrive Scranton
Sun, Apr 19, 3:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 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
7:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Belle Vernon
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
Houserville
PA

Census designated place

From Belle Vernon
144.5 mi
02h 24m
To Scranton
145.1 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Belle Vernon and Scranton.

  1. 1

    Start on Fayette City Road

    86 m · 6 sec · Fayette City Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    2496 ft · 50 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1967 ft · 49 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    17 mi · 23 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward PA Turnpike 66 North: Delmont

    1791 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

    12.9 mi · 14 min · Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1766 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22 East: Blairsville

    1468 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    34.3 mi · 47 min · William Penn Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  13. 13

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    41 mi · 45 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

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

    12.3 mi · 15 min

  17. 17

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

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    99.3 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Keystone Shortway

  19. 19

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 40 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  23. 23

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

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Belle Vernon 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
27 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
6 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
99.3 mi · 34%
I 99 North
58.1 mi · 20%
William Penn Highway
51 mi · 18%
I 81 North
33.1 mi · 11%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
17 mi · 6%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 5%
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
04h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.6 mi
237.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Houserville
02h 24m from Belle Vernon
Leave By
7:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Belle Vernon and Rain Showers Likely near Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Belle Vernon to Scranton?

The road trip is about 289.7 miles (466.2 km) and usually takes 04h 49m 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?

Houserville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.5 miles from Belle Vernon and 145.1 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 237.1 miles (381.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.6 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 7:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.76 one way or $83.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Belle Vernon and Rain Showers Likely near Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Houserville

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

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

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Lewistown

34 mi away
150 Helen Street
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Tyrone

39 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
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Huntingdon

41 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Belle Vernon and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 237.06 mi (381.51 km).

Belle Vernon

#1 Belle Vernon

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,024
Coordinates40.1250700, -79.8664400
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayette City Road (-79.866635, 40.124882)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 466 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.22 gal
38.69 L · about $41.76
Round trip
$83.52
20.44 gal · 77.38 L
Estimated CO2
90.8 kg one way
Round trip: 181.7 kg / 401 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $41.76 $83.52
Mid-grade $4.60 $47.00 $94.00
Premium $4.95 $50.63 $101.26
Diesel $5.98 $61.12 $122.23

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Belle Vernon and Scranton. The current time is 11:07:21.

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.