How far is Coraopolis, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Coraopolis, PA to Scranton, PA is about 329.4 miles (530.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 242.8 miles (390.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 29m 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
329.36 mi
05h 14m
Flight
242.78 mi
390.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
242.78 mi
Kilometers
390.71 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
329.36 mi
Kilometers
530.06 km
Drive Time
05h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Sat, Apr 18, 4:19 AM EDT
Return by in Coraopolis
Sat, Apr 18, 9:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coraopolis
2026-04-17T23:04
Arrive Scranton
Sat, Apr 18, 4:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:15 AM to 1:15 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
6:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Coraopolis
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
Houserville
PA

Census designated place

From Coraopolis
147.1 mi
02h 37m
To Scranton
182.3 mi
02h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
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 Coraopolis and Scranton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 5th Avenue

    1.4 km · 3 min · 5th Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on State Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Coraopolis Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Coraopolis Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Old Fleming Park Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Old Fleming Park Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Robinson Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Robinson Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Island Avenue

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Island Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Angelina Avenue

    675 ft · 21 sec · Angelina Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Carson Street Extension

    2749 ft · 1 min · West Carson Street Extension

  9. 9

    Continue on West Carson Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · West Carson Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto PA 837 South: Downtown

    1957 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto West Carson Street

    2564 ft · 1 min · West Carson Street

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight

    1377 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway West

    705 ft · 12 sec · Penn-Lincoln Parkway West

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    14.7 mi · 21 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  19. 19

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    41 mi · 45 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  22. 22

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

    12.3 mi · 15 min

  23. 23

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

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    99.3 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Keystone Shortway

  25. 25

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 40 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  29. 29

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

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  30. 30

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Coraopolis 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
33 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
5 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
99.3 mi · 30%
William Penn Highway
61.6 mi · 19%
I 99 North
58.1 mi · 18%
I 81 North
33.1 mi · 10%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
14.7 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 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+86.6 mi
242.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Houserville
02h 37m from Coraopolis
Leave By
6:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Coraopolis 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 Coraopolis to Scranton?

The road trip is about 329.4 miles (530.1 km) and usually takes 05h 14m 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?

Houserville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.1 miles from Coraopolis and 182.3 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 242.8 miles (390.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 86.6 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 6:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.48 one way or $94.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Coraopolis and Chance Rain Showers near Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Houserville

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

34 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

39 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
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Huntingdon

41 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coraopolis and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 242.78 mi (390.71 km).

Coraopolis

#1 Coraopolis

Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Population5,385
Coordinates40.5184000, -80.1667200
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: 5th Avenue (-80.166728, 40.518387)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 530 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.62 gal
43.99 L · about $47.48
Round trip
$94.96
23.24 gal · 87.98 L
Estimated CO2
103.3 kg one way
Round trip: 206.5 kg / 455 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $47.48 $94.96
Mid-grade $4.60 $53.44 $106.88
Premium $4.95 $57.57 $115.13
Diesel $5.98 $69.49 $138.98

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Coraopolis and Scranton. The current time is 23:04:09.

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.