How far is Centerville, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Centerville, PA to Scranton, PA is about 238.4 miles (383.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 190.8 miles (307.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 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
238.41 mi
03h 49m
Flight
190.81 mi
307.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
190.81 mi
Kilometers
307.08 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
238.41 mi
Kilometers
383.69 km
Drive Time
03h 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 03h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Sun, Apr 19, 2:02 AM EDT
Return by in Centerville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Centerville
2026-04-18T22:12
Arrive Scranton
Sun, Apr 19, 2:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Centerville
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 Centerville
119 mi
01h 54m
To Scranton
119.4 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph S
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Nave Road

    134 m · 24 sec · Nave Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bedford Valley Road

    87.3 mi · 1 hr 38 min · Bedford Valley Road

  3. 3

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

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

    12.3 mi · 15 min

  5. 5

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

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    99.3 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Keystone Shortway

  7. 7

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 40 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  11. 11

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

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
99.3 mi · 42%
Bedford Valley Road
91.3 mi · 38%
I 81 North
33.1 mi · 14%
I 99 North
12.3 mi · 5%
River Street
0.96 mi
Cedar Avenue
0.3 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
03h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.6 mi
190.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lamar
01h 54m from Centerville
Leave By
9:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Centerville 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 Centerville to Scranton?

The road trip is about 238.4 miles (383.7 km) and usually takes 03h 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?

Lamar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119 miles from Centerville and 119.4 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 190.8 miles (307.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.6 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 9:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.36 one way or $68.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Centerville and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance 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 Centerville and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 190.81 mi (307.08 km).

Centerville

#1 Centerville

Human settlement in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population3,133
Coordinates39.8295300, -78.6497400
Altitude364
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Nave Road (-78.649919, 39.829481)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 384 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.41 gal
31.85 L · about $34.36
Round trip
$68.73
16.82 gal · 63.7 L
Estimated CO2
74.7 kg one way
Round trip: 149.5 kg / 330 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $34.36 $68.73
Mid-grade $4.60 $38.68 $77.36
Premium $4.95 $41.66 $83.33
Diesel $5.98 $50.29 $100.58

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 Centerville and Scranton. The current time is 22:12:56.

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.