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

The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Luzerne, PA is about 304.8 miles (490.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 245.1 miles (394.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 23m 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
304.81 mi
06h 11m
Flight
245.13 mi
394.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
245.13 mi
Kilometers
394.5 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
304.81 mi
Kilometers
490.55 km
Drive Time
06h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Luzerne
Thu, Apr 23, 8:48 AM EDT
Return by in City of Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Scranton
2026-04-23T02:36
Arrive Luzerne
Thu, Apr 23, 8:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:12 PM to 1:42 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
11:36 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
152.2 mi
03h 05m
To Luzerne
152.6 mi
03h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW
Destination
55°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    34.2 mi · 47 min · William Penn Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 66: Greensburg, Delmont

    932 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 66 South: Greensburg

    127 m · 16 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto State Route 66

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Route 66

  19. 19

    Continue on Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

    12.2 mi · 13 min · Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: New Stanton

    1360 ft · 42 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: New Stanton

    3032 ft · 50 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    19.9 mi · 28 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Toll PA 43: California, Pittsburgh

    2143 ft · 52 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway

    9.2 mi · 10 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Brownsville, Republic

    2754 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Telegraph Road

    1096 ft · 26 sec · Telegraph Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Alicia Road

    2996 ft · 2 min · Alicia Road

  28. 28

    Continue on T603

    2611 ft · 2 min · T603

  29. 29

    Turn sharp left onto Labelle Road

    2512 ft · 1 min · Labelle Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Narrows Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Narrows Road

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Narrows Road

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
98.5 mi · 32%
William Penn Highway
50.7 mi · 17%
I 99 South
34.1 mi · 11%
American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 11%
Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 8%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
19.9 mi · 7%
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 11m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.7 mi
245.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Park Forest Village
03h 05m from City of Scranton
Leave By
11:36 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving City of Scranton and Partly Cloudy near Luzerne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 304.8 miles (490.6 km) and usually takes 06h 11m 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 152.2 miles from City of Scranton and 152.6 miles from Luzerne.

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

The direct path is about 245.1 miles (394.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.7 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 $43.97 one way or $87.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around City of Scranton and Partly Cloudy near Luzerne.

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 Luzerne. Straight-line distance: 245.13 mi (394.5 km).

City of Scranton

#1 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Luzerne

Township in Fayette County, Pennsylvania

Population2,802
Coordinates39.9992400, -79.9628300
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Scranton (-75.66491, 41.40437)
End: Luzerne (-79.96283, 39.99924)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 491 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.76 gal
40.72 L · about $43.97
Round trip
$87.93
21.52 gal · 81.44 L
Estimated CO2
95.6 kg one way
Round trip: 191.2 kg / 422 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $43.97 $87.93
Mid-grade $4.60 $49.49 $98.97
Premium $4.95 $53.31 $106.61
Diesel $5.98 $64.34 $128.69

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Scranton and Luzerne. The current time is 02:36:55.

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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.