How far is City of Scranton, PA from Canonsburg, PA?

The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Canonsburg, PA is about 301.7 miles (485.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 249.2 miles (401 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 28m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
301.68 mi
06h 14m
Flight
249.19 mi
401.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
249.19 mi
Kilometers
401.04 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
301.68 mi
Kilometers
485.5 km
Drive Time
06h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Canonsburg
Wed, Sep 23, 7:05 PM EDT
Return by in City of Scranton
Thu, Sep 24, 1:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Scranton
2026-09-23T12:51
Arrive Canonsburg
Wed, Sep 23, 7:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:14 PM to 1:44 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
11:32 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
Park Forest Village
PA

Census designated place

From City of Scranton
150.2 mi
03h 07m
To Canonsburg
151.4 mi
03h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
63°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    19.1 mi · 26 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 50: Carnegie, Heidelberg

    1124 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Carnegie

    1222 ft · 35 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Jane Street

    135 m · 17 sec · Jane Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Mansfield Boulevard

    2046 ft · 47 sec · Mansfield Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Noblestown Road

    2155 ft · 43 sec · Noblestown Road

  23. 23

    Take the ramp slight right

    1488 ft · 47 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    11.1 mi · 15 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Canonsburg

    1147 ft · 26 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto McClelland Road

    946 ft · 21 sec · McClelland Road

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Morganza Road

    2043 ft · 53 sec · Morganza Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Adams Avenue

    1299 ft · 26 sec · Adams Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on East Pike Street

    1743 ft · 41 sec · East Pike Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto North Central Avenue

    1447 ft · 42 sec · North Central Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right onto East Pitt Street

    32 m · 3 sec · East Pitt Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Pitt Street

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
98.5 mi · 33%
William Penn Highway
61.2 mi · 20%
I 99 South
34.1 mi · 11%
American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 11%
Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 8%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
19.1 mi · 6%
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 14m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.5 mi
249.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Park Forest Village
03h 07m from City of Scranton
Leave By
11:32 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving City of Scranton and Chance Rain Showers near Canonsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 301.7 miles (485.5 km) and usually takes 06h 14m 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?

Park Forest Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.2 miles from City of Scranton and 151.4 miles from Canonsburg.

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

The direct path is about 249.2 miles (401 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.5 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 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 $48.63 one way or $97.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around City of Scranton and Chance Rain Showers near Canonsburg.

Stop Ideas Near Park Forest Village

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Park Forest Village, 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 Park Forest Village.

RAIL

Tyrone

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

Huntingdon

37 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

37 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

52 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Canonsburg. Straight-line distance: 249.19 mi (401.04 km).

City of Scranton

#1 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population76,089
Coordinates41.4043700, -75.6649100
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Canonsburg

#2 Canonsburg

Borough in Washington County, Pennsylvania

Population8,751
Coordinates40.2625700, -80.1872800
Altitude334
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Scranton (-75.66491, 41.40437)
End: Canonsburg (-80.18728, 40.26257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 486 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.65 gal
40.3 L · about $48.63
Round trip
$97.26
21.3 gal · 80.6 L
Estimated CO2
94.6 kg one way
Round trip: 189.3 kg / 417 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.57 $48.63 $97.26
Mid-grade $5.01 $53.34 $106.67
Premium $5.39 $57.42 $114.85
Diesel $6.61 $70.40 $140.79

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 · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Scranton and Canonsburg. The current time is 12:51:29.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.