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

The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Youngsville, PA is about 262.8 miles (423 km), with a travel time of about 05h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 191.2 miles (307.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 05m 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
262.82 mi
05h 32m
Flight
191.2 mi
307.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
191.2 mi
Kilometers
307.71 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
262.82 mi
Kilometers
422.97 km
Drive Time
05h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Youngsville
Thu, Oct 15, 8:17 PM EDT
Return by in City of Scranton
Fri, Oct 16, 1:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Scranton
2026-10-15T14:45
Arrive Youngsville
Thu, Oct 15, 8:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:33 AM to 1:33 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
5:54 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
Curtin
PA

Township in Centre County, Pennsylvania

From City of Scranton
130.9 mi
02h 46m
To Youngsville
131.9 mi
02h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph N
Destination
69°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    148.3 mi · 2 hr 40 min · Keystone Shortway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 153: Clearfield, Penfield

    2880 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    1315 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto State Park Road

    7.5 mi · 13 min · State Park Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Hoovertown Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Hoovertown Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Penfield Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Penfield Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right

    12.3 mi · 19 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Montmorenci Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Montmorenci Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Montmorenci Road

    8.8 mi · 13 min · Montmorenci Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Highland Road

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Highland Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Kane-Russell City Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Kane-Russell City Road

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    8.6 mi · 12 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    2.3 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Main Street

    1169 ft · 35 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Crescent Park

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Crescent Park

  26. 26

    Continue on Warren Bypass

    8.6 mi · 13 min · Warren Bypass

  27. 27

    Continue on Youngsville Bypass

    1.2 km · 1 min · Youngsville Bypass

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Railroad Street

    682 ft · 35 sec · Railroad Street

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street

    605 ft · 16 sec · East Main Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
148 mi · 56%
American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 12%
Kane-Russell City Road
13.7 mi · 5%
Montmorenci Road
8.83 mi · 3%
Warren Bypass
8.61 mi · 3%
State Park Road
7.49 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

148 mi · 02h 40m

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 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+71.6 mi
191.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Curtin
02h 46m from City of Scranton
Leave By
5:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving City of Scranton and Partly Sunny near Youngsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 262.8 miles (423 km) and usually takes 05h 32m 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?

Curtin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.9 miles from City of Scranton and 131.9 miles from Youngsville.

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

The direct path is about 191.2 miles (307.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.6 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 5:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.43 one way or $82.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Curtin

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

45 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

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

Huntingdon

59 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

75 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Youngsville. Straight-line distance: 191.2 mi (307.71 km).

City of Scranton

#1 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population76,089
Coordinates41.4043700, -75.6649100
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
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#2 Youngsville

Situated in the northwestern region of Pennsylvania within Warren County, this borough rests at an elevation of approximately 1,201 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates41.8522800, -79.3186600
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Scranton (-75.66491, 41.40437)
End: Youngsville (-79.31866, 41.85228)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 423 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.28 gal
35.11 L · about $41.43
Round trip
$82.85
18.56 gal · 70.22 L
Estimated CO2
82.5 kg one way
Round trip: 164.9 kg / 364 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $41.43 $82.85
Mid-grade $4.93 $45.70 $91.41
Premium $5.31 $49.23 $98.46
Diesel $6.55 $60.78 $121.57

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Scranton and Youngsville. The current time is 14:45:05.

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.