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

The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Dormont, PA is about 285.1 miles (458.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 238.5 miles (383.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 43m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
285.06 mi
05h 51m
Flight
238.5 mi
383.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
238.5 mi
Kilometers
383.83 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
285.06 mi
Kilometers
458.76 km
Drive Time
05h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dormont
Sat, Oct 17, 1:26 AM EDT
Return by in City of Scranton
Sat, Oct 17, 7:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Scranton
2026-10-16T19:34
Arrive Dormont
Sat, Oct 17, 1:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:52 AM to 1:52 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
5:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Scranton
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
Houserville
PA

Census designated place

From City of Scranton
142 mi
02h 55m
To Dormont
143 mi
02h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Friday

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 22 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.4 mi · 17 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Boulevard of the Allies, Liberty Bridge

    1820 ft · 44 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Boulevard of the Allies

    1 mi · 2 min · Boulevard of the Allies

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Liberty Bridge

    1013 ft · 37 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Liberty Bridge

    2795 ft · 1 min · Liberty Bridge

  21. 21

    Continue on Liberty Tunnels

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Liberty Tunnels

  22. 22

    Continue on West Liberty Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · West Liberty Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right

    9 m · 2 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
98.5 mi · 35%
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

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
05h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.6 mi
238.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Houserville
02h 55m from City of Scranton
Leave By
5:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving City of Scranton and Rain Showers near Dormont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 285.1 miles (458.8 km) and usually takes 05h 51m 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?

Houserville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142 miles from City of Scranton and 143 miles from Dormont.

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

The direct path is about 238.5 miles (383.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.6 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 5:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.83 one way or $89.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around City of Scranton and Rain Showers near Dormont.

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 Dormont. Straight-line distance: 238.5 mi (383.83 km).

City of Scranton

#1 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Dormont

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population8,224
Coordinates40.3959000, -80.0331100
Altitude363
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Scranton (-75.66491, 41.40437)
End: Dormont (-80.03311, 40.3959)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 459 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.06 gal
38.08 L · about $44.83
Round trip
$89.65
20.12 gal · 76.16 L
Estimated CO2
89.4 kg one way
Round trip: 178.8 kg / 394 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $44.83 $89.65
Mid-grade $4.92 $49.49 $98.97
Premium $5.30 $53.30 $106.60
Diesel $6.55 $65.93 $131.87

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 · Oct 16, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Scranton and Dormont. The current time is 19:34:28.

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.