How far is Burrell, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Burrell, PA to Scranton, PA is about 242.6 miles (390.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 200.1 miles (322.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 00m 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
242.65 mi
04h 00m
Flight
200.12 mi
322.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
200.12 mi
Kilometers
322.07 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
242.65 mi
Kilometers
390.5 km
Drive Time
04h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Sat, May 23, 1:09 PM EDT
Return by in Burrell
Sat, May 23, 5:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burrell
2026-05-23T09:08
Arrive Scranton
Sat, May 23, 1:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 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
9:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Burrell
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
Lamar
PA

Clinton County, Pennsylvania, USA

From Burrell
121 mi
02h 00m
To Scranton
121.5 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
16 mph SE
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight toward US 22 East, US 119 North

    892 ft · 27 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    17.3 mi · 24 min · William Penn Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    41 mi · 45 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

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

    12.3 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

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

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    99.3 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Keystone Shortway

  13. 13

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 40 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  17. 17

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

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Burrell 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
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
99.3 mi · 41%
I 99 North
58.1 mi · 24%
William Penn Highway
34.1 mi · 14%
I 81 North
33.1 mi · 14%
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
04h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.5 mi
200.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lamar
02h 00m from Burrell
Leave By
9:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Burrell and Rain Showers near Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 242.6 miles (390.5 km) and usually takes 04h 00m 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?

Lamar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121 miles from Burrell and 121.5 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 200.1 miles (322.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.5 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 9:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.98 one way or $69.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Burrell and Rain Showers near Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Lamar

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

48 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

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

Huntingdon

72 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

92 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burrell and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 200.12 mi (322.07 km).

Burrell

#1 Burrell

Township in Indiana County, Pennsylvania

Population4,101
Coordinates40.4170100, -79.2661500
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: PA 217 (-79.265985, 40.417017)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 391 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.56 gal
32.41 L · about $34.98
Round trip
$69.95
17.12 gal · 64.82 L
Estimated CO2
76.1 kg one way
Round trip: 152.1 kg / 335 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $34.98 $69.95
Mid-grade $4.60 $39.37 $78.73
Premium $4.95 $42.41 $84.81
Diesel $5.98 $51.19 $102.38

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 · May 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Burrell and Scranton. The current time is 09:08:39.

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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.