How far is Canonsburg, PA from Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Canonsburg, PA to Scranton, PA is about 303.7 miles (488.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 249.3 miles (401.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 56m 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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Canonsburg and Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canonsburg and Scranton.
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Start on East Pitt Street
32 m · 8 sec · East Pitt Street
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Turn left onto North Central Avenue
1447 ft · 47 sec · North Central Avenue
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Turn left onto East Pike Street
1743 ft · 37 sec · East Pike Street
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Continue on Adams Avenue
1299 ft · 28 sec · Adams Avenue
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Turn right onto Morganza Road
1914 ft · 40 sec · Morganza Road
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Turn right onto McClelland Road
1545 ft · 35 sec · McClelland Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 79 North: Pittsburgh
1530 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Raymond P Shafer Highway
7 mi · 10 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 50: Bridgeville
1568 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Millers Run Road
141 m · 18 sec · Millers Run Road
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Turn left onto Washington Pike
64 m · 4 sec · Washington Pike
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Continue on Washington Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue
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Continue on Washington Pike
2 mi · 3 min · Washington Pike
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Turn right onto Greentree Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Greentree Road
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Turn left onto Greentree Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Greentree Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 376 East: Pittsburgh
1809 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
2.3 mi · 4 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
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Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
14.7 mi · 21 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway
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Continue on William Penn Highway
16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
2680 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
41 mi · 45 min
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Keep slight left
4 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte
12.3 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport
1283 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
99.3 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
32.4 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 307
835 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto River Street
1.5 km · 2 min · River Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Continue on Adams Avenue
566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue
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Turn left onto Biden Street
972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street
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Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Canonsburg and Scranton.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Canonsburg and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Scranton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Canonsburg to Scranton?
The road trip is about 303.7 miles (488.8 km) and usually takes 04h 58m 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?
Park Forest Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.6 miles from Canonsburg and 153.2 miles from Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 249.3 miles (401.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.4 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 7:04 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.80 one way or $87.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Canonsburg and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Park Forest Village
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Park Forest Village.
Tyrone
Huntingdon
Lewistown
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Canonsburg and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 249.29 mi (401.2 km).
#1 Canonsburg
Borough in Washington County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 8,751 |
| Coordinates | 40.2625700, -80.1872800 |
| Altitude | 334 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 489 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 47m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $43.80 | $87.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $49.30 | $98.60 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $53.11 | $106.21 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $64.11 | $128.21 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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