How far is City of Scranton, PA from New Wilmington, PA?

The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to New Wilmington, PA is about 286.8 miles (461.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 243.2 miles (391.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
286.79 mi
05h 18m
Flight
243.19 mi
391.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
243.19 mi
Kilometers
391.37 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
286.79 mi
Kilometers
461.54 km
Drive Time
05h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Wilmington
Wed, May 13, 5:05 AM EDT
Return by in City of Scranton
Wed, May 13, 10:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Scranton
2026-05-12T23:46
Arrive New Wilmington
Wed, May 13, 5:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:19 AM to 1:19 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
6:22 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
Snow Shoe
PA

Township in Centre County, Pennsylvania

From City of Scranton
143.2 mi
02h 39m
To New Wilmington
143.7 mi
02h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Tuesday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    243.9 mi · 4 hr 23 min · Keystone Shortway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 19: Mercer

    816 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    73 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto South Erie Street

    743 ft · 20 sec · South Erie Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Steingrabe Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Steingrabe Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Mercer-New Wilmington Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Mercer-New Wilmington Road

  13. 13

    Continue on North Market Street

    1802 ft · 1 min · North Market Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Neshannock Avenue

    27 m · 5 sec · East Neshannock Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right

    8 m · 2 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
244 mi · 85%
American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 11%
Mercer-New Wilmington Road
6.25 mi · 2%
Steingrabe Road
1.19 mi
River Street
1.1 mi
I-80 West
0.7 mi
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

244 mi · 04h 23m

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 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.6 mi
243.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Snow Shoe
02h 39m from City of Scranton
Leave By
6:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving City of Scranton and Widespread Frost then Sunny near New Wilmington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 286.8 miles (461.5 km) and usually takes 05h 18m 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?

Snow Shoe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.2 miles from City of Scranton and 143.7 miles from New Wilmington.

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

The direct path is about 243.2 miles (391.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.6 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 6:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.35 one way or $82.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around City of Scranton and Widespread Frost then Sunny near New Wilmington.

Stop Ideas Near Snow Shoe

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Snow Shoe, 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 Snow Shoe.

RAIL

Tyrone

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

Lewistown

58 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

61 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

69 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and New Wilmington. Straight-line distance: 243.19 mi (391.37 km).

City of Scranton

#1 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population76,089
Coordinates41.4043700, -75.6649100
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
New Wilmington

#2 New Wilmington

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,205
Coordinates41.1222800, -80.3328400
Altitude319
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Scranton (-75.66491, 41.40437)
End: New Wilmington (-80.33284, 41.12228)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 462 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.12 gal
38.31 L · about $41.35
Round trip
$82.70
20.24 gal · 76.62 L
Estimated CO2
89.9 kg one way
Round trip: 179.9 kg / 397 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $41.35 $82.70
Mid-grade $4.60 $46.54 $93.08
Premium $4.95 $50.13 $100.27
Diesel $5.98 $60.52 $121.04

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Scranton and New Wilmington. The current time is 23:46:56.

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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.