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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in northeastern Union County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Spruce Creek Road
8.7 mi · 15 min · Spruce Creek Road
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Continue on West Pine Grove Road
7.6 mi · 14 min · West Pine Grove Road
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Turn right onto Shingletown Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Shingletown Road
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Continue on Shingletown Road
65 m · 7 sec · Shingletown Road
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Continue on Warner Boulevard
1979 ft · 50 sec · Warner Boulevard
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Continue on Boalsburg Road
2153 ft · 55 sec · Boalsburg Road
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Take the ramp left
2578 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Mount Nittany Expressway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Mount Nittany Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
11.1 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport
1283 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
99.3 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
32.4 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 307
835 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto River Street
1.5 km · 2 min · River Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Continue on Adams Avenue
566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue
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Turn left onto Biden Street
972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street
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Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue
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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.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to White Deer.
Lewistown
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Harrisburg Transportation Center
White Haven, PA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colerain and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 138.69 mi (223.2 km).
#1 Colerain
Township in southern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,935 |
| Coordinates | 40.6261800, -78.1147300 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 276 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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