How far is City of Scranton, PA from Huston, PA?
The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Huston, PA is about 274.7 miles (442.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 222.9 miles (358.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 16m 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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Areas Of Frost
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Scranton and Huston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton and Huston.
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Start on Cedar Avenue
553 ft · 11 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Continue on Cedar Avenue
122 m · 13 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Turn left onto River Street
1.4 km · 2 min · River Street
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Take the ramp right
1178 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 40 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
98.5 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte
1410 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left onto Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 28 min · Jacksonville Road
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Keep slight left to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona
33.8 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
2791 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on William Penn Highway
9.7 mi · 11 min · William Penn Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 53: Lilly, Portage
2139 ft · 56 sec
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Turn left onto West 2nd Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West 2nd Street
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Continue on Evergreen Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Evergreen Street
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Continue on Main Street
155 m · 14 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Cleveland Street
602 ft · 15 sec · Cleveland Street
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Turn right onto Portage Street
9.5 mi · 14 min · Portage Street
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Continue on Railroad Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Railroad Street
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Turn left
1628 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight right
30.3 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right
1262 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto Stoystown Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Stoystown Road
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Turn left onto North Pleasant Avenue
1356 ft · 29 sec · North Pleasant Avenue
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Harrison Avenue
589 ft · 13 sec · Harrison Avenue
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Turn right onto Tayman Avenue
1620 ft · 32 sec · Tayman Avenue
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Continue on New Centerville Road
7.2 mi · 13 min · New Centerville Road
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Continue on Kingwood Road
13.4 mi · 24 min · Kingwood Road
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Continue on Park Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · Park Street
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Continue on Logan Place
660 ft · 23 sec · Logan Place
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hugart Street
87 m · 12 sec · Hugart Street
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Continue on Latrobe Avenue
1094 ft · 48 sec · Latrobe Avenue
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Continue on Draketown Road
1.3 mi · 5 min · Draketown Road
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Turn left onto Fireweed Road
97 m · 14 sec · Fireweed Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fireweed Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Scranton and Huston.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Areas Of Frost leaving City of Scranton and Widespread Frost near Huston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Scranton to Huston?
The road trip is about 274.7 miles (442.1 km) and usually takes 05h 38m 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?
Pleasant Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.2 miles from City of Scranton and 137.5 miles from Huston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 222.9 miles (358.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.8 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 5:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.59 one way or $79.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost around City of Scranton and Widespread Frost near Huston.
Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Gap
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 Pleasant Gap.
Lewistown
Tyrone
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Huston. Straight-line distance: 222.92 mi (358.76 km).
#1 City of Scranton
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 76,089 |
| Coordinates | 41.4043700, -75.6649100 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Huston
Township in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,352 |
| Coordinates | 39.8295200, -79.3753100 |
| Altitude | 409 |
| Country | United States |
End: Huston (-79.37531, 39.82952)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 442 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 25m |
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 | $39.59 | $79.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $44.56 | $89.13 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $48.00 | $96.01 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $57.95 | $115.89 |
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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