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

The driving distance from Coolspring, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 297.6 miles (478.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 234.6 miles (377.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 04m 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
297.57 mi
05h 02m
Flight
234.57 mi
377.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
234.57 mi
Kilometers
377.51 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
297.57 mi
Kilometers
478.9 km
Drive Time
05h 02m

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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 05h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Scranton
Tue, May 5, 11:58 AM EDT
Return by in Coolspring
Tue, May 5, 5:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coolspring
2026-05-05T06:56
Arrive City of Scranton
Tue, May 5, 11:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:02 AM to 1:02 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
6:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Coolspring
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Park Forest Village
PA

Census designated place

From Coolspring
148.4 mi
02h 31m
To City of Scranton
149.2 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Stronko Lane

    38 m · 7 sec · Stronko Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Coolspring Jumonville Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Coolspring Jumonville Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Connellsville Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Connellsville Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    1988 ft · 55 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    22.2 mi · 26 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

    13.3 mi · 14 min · Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1766 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22 East: Blairsville

    1468 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    34.3 mi · 47 min · William Penn Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  13. 13

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    41 mi · 45 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

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

    12.3 mi · 15 min

  17. 17

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

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    99.3 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Keystone Shortway

  19. 19

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 40 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  23. 23

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

    953 ft · 19 sec · Cedar Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Coolspring and City of 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
24 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
99.3 mi · 33%
I 99 North
58.1 mi · 20%
William Penn Highway
51 mi · 17%
I 81 North
33.1 mi · 11%
Connellsville Road
24.8 mi · 8%
Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
13.7 mi · 5%
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 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63 mi
234.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Park Forest Village
02h 31m from Coolspring
Leave By
6:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Coolspring and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near City of Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 297.6 miles (478.9 km) and usually takes 05h 02m 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 148.4 miles from Coolspring and 149.2 miles from City of Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 234.6 miles (377.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 63 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 6:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.90 one way or $85.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Coolspring and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near City of 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 Coolspring and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 234.57 mi (377.51 km).

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#1 Coolspring

City in United States of America

Population2,127
Coordinates39.9036900, -79.6797600
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
City of Scranton

#2 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population76,089
Coordinates41.4043700, -75.6649100
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Start: Stronko Lane (-79.679714, 39.90368)
End: Cedar Avenue (-75.663942, 41.404264)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 479 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.5 gal
39.75 L · about $42.90
Round trip
$85.81
21 gal · 79.5 L
Estimated CO2
93.3 kg one way
Round trip: 186.6 kg / 411 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $42.90 $85.81
Mid-grade $4.60 $48.29 $96.58
Premium $4.95 $52.02 $104.03
Diesel $5.98 $62.79 $125.58

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Coolspring and City of Scranton. The current time is 06:56:38.

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.