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

The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Wilmerding, PA is about 273.1 miles (439.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 227.5 miles (366.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 09m 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
273.07 mi
05h 34m
Flight
227.5 mi
366.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
227.5 mi
Kilometers
366.13 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
273.07 mi
Kilometers
439.47 km
Drive Time
05h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wilmerding
Sat, Apr 18, 9:11 AM EDT
Return by in City of Scranton
Sat, Apr 18, 2:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Scranton
2026-04-18T03:36
Arrive Wilmerding
Sat, Apr 18, 9:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:35 AM to 1:35 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
5:50 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
Bellefonte
PA

County seat of Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States

From City of Scranton
136.3 mi
02h 47m
To Wilmerding
136.7 mi
02h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    43 mi · 1 hr 3 min · William Penn Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Northern Pike

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Northern Pike

  17. 17

    Turn sharp left onto Mosside Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Mosside Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Broadway Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Broadway Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on Tri-Boro Expressway

    1200 ft · 23 sec · Tri-Boro Expressway

  20. 20

    Turn slight right

    791 ft · 35 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Patton Street

    1246 ft · 31 sec · Patton Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Station Street

    1286 ft · 37 sec · Station Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Westinghouse Avenue

    881 ft · 28 sec · Westinghouse Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Clara Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Clara Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Clara Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
98.5 mi · 36%
William Penn Highway
59.4 mi · 22%
I 99 South
34.1 mi · 12%
American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 12%
Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 9%
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 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.6 mi
227.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bellefonte
02h 47m from City of Scranton
Leave By
5:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving City of Scranton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Wilmerding.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 273.1 miles (439.5 km) and usually takes 05h 34m 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?

Bellefonte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.3 miles from City of Scranton and 136.7 miles from Wilmerding.

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

The direct path is about 227.5 miles (366.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.6 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 5:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.39 one way or $78.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bellefonte

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

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

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Lewistown

40 mi away
150 Helen Street
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Tyrone

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

52 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 Wilmerding. Straight-line distance: 227.5 mi (366.13 km).

City of Scranton

#1 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Wilmerding

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,097
Coordinates40.3909000, -79.8100500
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Scranton (-75.66491, 41.40437)
End: Wilmerding (-79.81005, 40.3909)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 439 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.64 gal
36.48 L · about $39.39
Round trip
$78.78
19.28 gal · 72.96 L
Estimated CO2
85.7 kg one way
Round trip: 171.3 kg / 378 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $39.39 $78.78
Mid-grade $4.60 $44.33 $88.67
Premium $4.95 $47.76 $95.51
Diesel $5.98 $57.65 $115.29

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Scranton and Wilmerding. The current time is 03:36:23.

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.