How far is Collier, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Collier, PA to Scranton, PA is about 305.4 miles (491.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 241.1 miles (388 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 01m 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
305.39 mi
05h 00m
Flight
241.07 mi
387.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
241.07 mi
Kilometers
387.97 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
305.39 mi
Kilometers
491.48 km
Drive Time
05h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Wed, May 13, 4:55 AM EDT
Return by in Collier
Wed, May 13, 9:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Collier
2026-05-12T23:55
Arrive Scranton
Wed, May 13, 4:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:01 AM to 1:01 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
6:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Collier
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
Park Forest Village
PA

Census designated place

From Collier
152.4 mi
02h 30m
To Scranton
153 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
65°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Street

    1170 ft · 54 sec · 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Collier Road

    1.6 km · 4 min · Collier Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Morgantown Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Morgantown Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    651 ft · 18 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway

    12.2 mi · 15 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on Morrell Avenue

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Morrell Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on South 8th Street

    7.9 mi · 9 min · South 8th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Amos K Hutchinson Bypass

    8 mi · 10 min · Amos K Hutchinson Bypass

  9. 9

    Continue on Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

    13.3 mi · 14 min · Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1766 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22 East: Blairsville

    1468 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    34.3 mi · 47 min · William Penn Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

    1.4 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    41 mi · 45 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte

    12.3 mi · 15 min

  20. 20

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

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    99.3 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Keystone Shortway

  22. 22

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 40 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  26. 26

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

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
30 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
99.3 mi · 33%
I 99 North
58.1 mi · 19%
William Penn Highway
51 mi · 17%
I 81 North
33.1 mi · 11%
Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
13.7 mi · 4%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 4%
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 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 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64.3 mi
241.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Park Forest Village
02h 30m from Collier
Leave By
6:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Collier and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 305.4 miles (491.5 km) and usually takes 05h 00m 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?

Park Forest Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.4 miles from Collier and 153 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 241.1 miles (388 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.3 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 6:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.05 one way or $88.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Collier and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Park Forest Village

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Park Forest Village, 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 Park Forest Village.

RAIL

Tyrone

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

Huntingdon

37 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

37 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

52 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Collier and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 241.07 mi (387.97 km).

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#1 Collier

City in Pennsylvania, United States

Population8,247
Coordinates39.8503500, -79.7786600
Altitude356
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: 2nd Street (-79.77839, 39.850276)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 491 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.78 gal
40.79 L · about $44.05
Round trip
$88.09
21.56 gal · 81.58 L
Estimated CO2
95.8 kg one way
Round trip: 191.6 kg / 422 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $44.05 $88.09
Mid-grade $4.60 $49.58 $99.15
Premium $4.95 $53.40 $106.81
Diesel $5.98 $64.46 $128.93

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Collier and Scranton. The current time is 23:55:17.

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.