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

The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Walker, PA is about 297.3 miles (478.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 235.7 miles (379.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 48m 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
297.25 mi
05h 54m
Flight
235.73 mi
379.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
235.73 mi
Kilometers
379.37 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
297.25 mi
Kilometers
478.37 km
Drive Time
05h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Walker
Thu, Apr 23, 5:22 AM EDT
Return by in City of Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 11:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Scranton
2026-04-22T23:28
Arrive Walker
Thu, Apr 23, 5:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:54 AM to 1:54 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
5:12 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
Park Forest Village
PA

Census designated place

From City of Scranton
148.4 mi
02h 57m
To Walker
148.8 mi
02h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.5 mi · 13 min · Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

  20. 20

    Continue on Amos K Hutchinson Bypass

    8.5 mi · 10 min · Amos K Hutchinson Bypass

  21. 21

    Continue on Memorial Boulevard

    7.9 mi · 9 min · Memorial Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Blackstone Road

    3076 ft · 40 sec · Blackstone Road

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Morrell Avenue

    2453 ft · 34 sec · Morrell Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto University Drive

    8 mi · 9 min · University Drive

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Gallatin Avenue

    1195 ft · 29 sec

  26. 26

    Turn sharp right onto Bute Road

    120 m · 16 sec · Bute Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Oliver Boulevard

    2386 ft · 1 min · Oliver Boulevard

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Gun Club Road

    1845 ft · 1 min · Gun Club Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue

    716 ft · 37 sec · Lincoln Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Solomon Circle

    41 m · 6 sec · Solomon Circle

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Solomon Circle

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
98.5 mi · 33%
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%
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 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.6 mi
235.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Park Forest Village
02h 57m from City of Scranton
Leave By
5:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving City of Scranton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Walker.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 297.3 miles (478.4 km) and usually takes 05h 54m 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?

Park Forest Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.4 miles from City of Scranton and 148.8 miles from Walker.

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

The direct path is about 235.7 miles (379.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.6 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 5:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.86 one way or $85.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around City of Scranton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Walker.

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 Walker. Straight-line distance: 235.73 mi (379.37 km).

City of Scranton

#1 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Walker

Township in eastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

Population1,009
Coordinates39.9275800, -79.7203200
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Scranton (-75.66491, 41.40437)
End: Walker (-79.72032, 39.92758)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 478 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.49 gal
39.7 L · about $42.86
Round trip
$85.72
20.98 gal · 79.4 L
Estimated CO2
93.2 kg one way
Round trip: 186.4 kg / 411 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $42.86 $85.72
Mid-grade $4.60 $48.24 $96.49
Premium $4.95 $51.97 $103.93
Diesel $5.98 $62.73 $125.46

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 Walker. The current time is 23:28:14.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.