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

The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Windber, PA is about 228 miles (367 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 184.2 miles (296.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 59m 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
228.07 mi
04h 29m
Flight
184.24 mi
296.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
184.24 mi
Kilometers
296.5 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
228.07 mi
Kilometers
367.04 km
Drive Time
04h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Windber
Wed, Sep 23, 4:33 PM EDT
Return by in City of Scranton
Wed, Sep 23, 9:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Scranton
2026-09-23T12:03
Arrive Windber
Wed, Sep 23, 4:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 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
8:00 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
Castanea
PA

Township in Clinton County, Pennsylvania

From City of Scranton
113.8 mi
02h 14m
To Windber
114.3 mi
02h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
57°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.7 mi · 11 min · William Penn Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 53: Lilly, Portage

    2139 ft · 56 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West 2nd Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West 2nd Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Evergreen Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Evergreen Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    155 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Cleveland Street

    602 ft · 15 sec · Cleveland Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Portage Street

    9.5 mi · 14 min · Portage Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Railroad Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Railroad Street

  21. 21

    Turn left

    1628 ft · 40 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight right

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Scalp Avenue West

    1768 ft · 49 sec

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Scalp Avenue

    50 m · 30 sec · Scalp Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Scalp Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Scalp Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Berwick Road

    34 m · 5 sec · Berwick Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Kleben Drive

    1568 ft · 43 sec · Kleben Drive

  28. 28

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Bedford Street

    1825 ft · 36 sec · Bedford Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Graham Avenue

    1747 ft · 40 sec · Graham Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    113 m · 11 sec · 9th Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Somerset Avenue

    35 m · 5 sec · Somerset Avenue

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Somerset Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
98.5 mi · 43%
I 99 South
34.1 mi · 15%
American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 14%
Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 11%
William Penn Highway
9.65 mi · 4%
Railroad Street
9.65 mi · 4%
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
04h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.8 mi
184.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Castanea
02h 14m from City of Scranton
Leave By
8:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving City of Scranton and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Windber.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 228 miles (367 km) and usually takes 04h 29m 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?

Castanea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.8 miles from City of Scranton and 114.3 miles from Windber.

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

The direct path is about 184.2 miles (296.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.8 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 8:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.76 one way or $73.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around City of Scranton and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Windber.

Stop Ideas Near Castanea

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

61 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

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

Huntingdon

87 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

106 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Windber. Straight-line distance: 184.24 mi (296.5 km).

City of Scranton

#1 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Windber

Borough of in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population3,789
Coordinates40.2398000, -78.8350200
Altitude538
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Scranton (-75.66491, 41.40437)
End: Windber (-78.83502, 40.2398)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 367 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.05 gal
30.46 L · about $36.76
Round trip
$73.51
16.1 gal · 60.92 L
Estimated CO2
71.5 kg one way
Round trip: 143.1 kg / 315 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.57 $36.76 $73.51
Mid-grade $5.01 $40.31 $80.63
Premium $5.39 $43.41 $86.81
Diesel $6.61 $53.21 $106.42

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 · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Scranton and Windber. The current time is 12:03:22.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.