How far is City of Scranton, PA from Bethel Park, PA?

The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Bethel Park, PA is about 290.4 miles (467.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 240.3 miles (386.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Road
290.35 mi
06h 03m
Flight
240.35 mi
386.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
240.35 mi
Kilometers
386.8 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
290.35 mi
Kilometers
467.27 km
Drive Time
06h 03m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethel Park
Wed, Apr 15, 7:22 PM EDT
Return by in City of Scranton
Thu, Apr 16, 1:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Scranton
2026-04-15T13:18
Arrive Bethel Park
Wed, Apr 15, 7:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:04 PM to 1:34 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Scranton
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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 City of Scranton
145 mi
03h 01m
To Bethel Park
145.4 mi
03h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between City of Scranton and Bethel Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton and Bethel Park.

  1. 1

    Start on Cedar Avenue

    553 ft · 11 sec · Cedar Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Cedar Avenue

    122 m · 13 sec · Cedar Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · River Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1178 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    32.7 mi · 40 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg

    1.1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    98.5 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Keystone Shortway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte

    1410 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Jacksonville Road

    24.2 mi · 28 min · Jacksonville Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona

    33.8 mi · 37 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg

    1.3 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2791 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.5 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.4 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    11.8 mi · 16 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  17. 17

    Take the exit right toward PA 885 South: Glenwood

    146 m · 24 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Bates Street

    541 ft · 14 sec · Bates Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Second Avenue

    600 ft · 19 sec · Second Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Hot Metal Street

    2517 ft · 2 min · Hot Metal Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Carson Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Carson Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Becks Run Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Becks Run Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Biscayne Drive

    1103 ft · 21 sec · Biscayne Drive

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Maytide Street

    3107 ft · 55 sec · Maytide Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Saw Mill Run Boulevard

    836 ft · 28 sec · Saw Mill Run Boulevard

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right

    3 mi · 6 min

  27. 27

    Turn slight right onto Milford Drive

    1881 ft · 55 sec · Milford Drive

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Hillcrest Street

    1406 ft · 39 sec · Hillcrest Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Bethel Church Road

    111 m · 12 sec · Bethel Church Road

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bethel Church Road

    1734 ft · 49 sec · Bethel Church Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    2094 ft · 58 sec · Highland Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn slight right onto West Library Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Library Avenue

  33. 33

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Park Road

    2509 ft · 1 min · South Park Road

  34. 34

    Turn left

    13 m · 5 sec

  35. 35

    Turn right

    6 m · 7 sec

  36. 36

    Turn left

    31 m · 7 sec

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Scranton and Bethel Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
37 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
98.5 mi · 34%
William Penn Highway
61.2 mi · 21%
I 99 South
34.1 mi · 12%
American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 11%
Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 8%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.4 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

98.5 mi · 01h 47m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 03m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.1 mi
240.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Houserville
03h 01m from City of Scranton
Leave By
11:52 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving City of Scranton and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bethel Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from City of Scranton to Bethel Park?

The road trip is about 290.4 miles (467.3 km) and usually takes 06h 03m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Houserville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145 miles from City of Scranton and 145.4 miles from Bethel Park.

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

The direct path is about 240.3 miles (386.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.1 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.84 one way or $83.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around City of Scranton and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bethel Park.

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.

RAIL

Lewistown

34 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

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

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 City of Scranton and Bethel Park. Straight-line distance: 240.35 mi (386.8 km).

City of Scranton

#1 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population76,089
Coordinates41.4043700, -75.6649100
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Bethel Park

#2 Bethel Park

Home rule municipality of Pennsylvania

Population32,118
Coordinates40.3275700, -80.0395000
Altitude365
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Scranton (-75.66491, 41.40437)
End: Bethel Park (-80.0395, 40.32757)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 467 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.24 gal
38.78 L · about $41.84
Round trip
$83.68
20.48 gal · 77.56 L
Estimated CO2
91 kg one way
Round trip: 182 kg / 401 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $41.84 $83.68
Mid-grade $4.60 $47.09 $94.19
Premium $4.95 $50.73 $101.46
Diesel $5.98 $61.24 $122.47

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Scranton and Bethel Park. The current time is 13:18:55.

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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.