How far is Colerain, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Colerain, PA to Scranton, PA is about 171.3 miles (275.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.7 miles (223.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
171.32 mi
02h 52m
Flight
138.69 mi
223.2 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.69 mi
Kilometers
223.2 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.32 mi
Kilometers
275.71 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Fri, Apr 17, 10:52 AM EDT
Return by in Colerain
Fri, Apr 17, 1:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colerain
2026-04-17T07:59
Arrive Scranton
Fri, Apr 17, 10:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Colerain
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
White Deer
PA

Township in northeastern Union County, Pennsylvania

From Colerain
85.4 mi
01h 26m
To Scranton
85.9 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Colerain and Scranton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Colerain and Scranton.

  1. 1

    Start on Spruce Creek Road

    8.7 mi · 15 min · Spruce Creek Road

  2. 2

    Continue on West Pine Grove Road

    7.6 mi · 14 min · West Pine Grove Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Shingletown Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Shingletown Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Shingletown Road

    65 m · 7 sec · Shingletown Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Warner Boulevard

    1979 ft · 50 sec · Warner Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Boalsburg Road

    2153 ft · 55 sec · Boalsburg Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    2578 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Mount Nittany Expressway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Mount Nittany Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte

    1.2 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    99.3 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Keystone Shortway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre

    1.1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 40 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Colerain and Scranton.

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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
99.3 mi · 58%
I 81 North
33.1 mi · 19%
I 99 North
11.9 mi · 7%
Spruce Creek Road
8.74 mi · 5%
West Pine Grove Road
7.62 mi · 4%
Shingletown Road
4.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

99.3 mi · 01h 48m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.6 mi
138.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Deer
01h 26m from Colerain
Leave By
12:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Colerain and Chance Rain Showers near Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Colerain to Scranton?

The road trip is about 171.3 miles (275.7 km) and usually takes 02h 52m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

White Deer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.4 miles from Colerain and 85.9 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 138.7 miles (223.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.68 one way or $49.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Colerain and Chance Rain Showers near Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near White Deer

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

80 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

85 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

91 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
BUS

White Haven, PA

98 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Colerain and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 138.69 mi (223.2 km).

Colerain

#1 Colerain

Township in southern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Population3,935
Coordinates40.6261800, -78.1147300
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Spruce Creek Road (-78.114717, 40.626167)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 276 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.04 gal
22.88 L · about $24.68
Round trip
$49.36
12.08 gal · 45.76 L
Estimated CO2
53.7 kg one way
Round trip: 107.4 kg / 237 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $24.68 $49.36
Mid-grade $4.60 $27.78 $55.56
Premium $4.95 $29.92 $59.84
Diesel $5.98 $36.12 $72.24

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Colerain and Scranton. The current time is 07:59:40.

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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.