How far is Burgettstown, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Burgettstown, PA to Scranton, PA is about 308.2 miles (496 km), with a travel time of about 05h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 256.9 miles (413.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 36m 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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Road
308.18 mi
05h 18m
Flight
256.89 mi
413.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
256.89 mi
Kilometers
413.42 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
308.18 mi
Kilometers
495.97 km
Drive Time
05h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Sun, Apr 19, 7:03 PM EDT
Return by in Burgettstown
Mon, Apr 20, 12:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burgettstown
2026-04-19T13:45
Arrive Scranton
Sun, Apr 19, 7:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:18 AM to 1:18 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
6:24 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Burgettstown
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
Stormstown
PA

Census designated place

From Burgettstown
153.8 mi
02h 39m
To Scranton
154.3 mi
02h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 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 Burgettstown and Scranton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    2086 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    49 m · 6 sec · Bridge Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto John L Brunner Bypass Road

    1865 ft · 46 sec · John L Brunner Bypass Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Bavington Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Bavington Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Steubenville Pike

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Steubenville Pike

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Maple Grove Road

    668 ft · 17 sec · Maple Grove Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward US 22 East: Pittsburgh

    947 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    9.9 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Steubenville Pike

    109 m · 10 sec · Steubenville Pike

  10. 10

    Take the exit right toward I 376 East: Pittsburgh

    9.9 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    14.7 mi · 21 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  16. 16

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    41 mi · 45 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

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

    12.3 mi · 15 min

  20. 20

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

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    99.3 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Keystone Shortway

  22. 22

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 40 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  26. 26

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

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Burgettstown 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
30 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
99.3 mi · 32%
William Penn Highway
61.6 mi · 20%
I 99 North
58.1 mi · 19%
I 81 North
33.1 mi · 11%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
14.7 mi · 5%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 4%
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
05h 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.3 mi
256.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stormstown
02h 39m from Burgettstown
Leave By
6:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Burgettstown 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 Burgettstown to Scranton?

The road trip is about 308.2 miles (496 km) and usually takes 05h 18m 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?

Stormstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.8 miles from Burgettstown and 154.3 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 256.9 miles (413.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.3 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 6:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.46 one way or $88.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Burgettstown and Rain Showers Likely near Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Stormstown

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

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

Huntingdon

34 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

43 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

45 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burgettstown and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 256.89 mi (413.42 km).

Burgettstown

#1 Burgettstown

Borough in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States; a suburb of Pittsburgh

Population1,310
Coordinates40.3820100, -80.3928400
Altitude302
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-80.393215, 40.38205)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 496 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.88 gal
41.17 L · about $44.46
Round trip
$88.91
21.76 gal · 82.34 L
Estimated CO2
96.7 kg one way
Round trip: 193.4 kg / 426 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $44.46 $88.91
Mid-grade $4.60 $50.04 $100.07
Premium $4.95 $53.90 $107.80
Diesel $5.98 $65.06 $130.12

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 Burgettstown and Scranton. The current time is 13:45:35.

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.