How far is Delmont, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Delmont, PA to Scranton, PA is about 258.2 miles (415.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 215.2 miles (346.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
258.19 mi
04h 16m
Flight
215.2 mi
346.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
215.2 mi
Kilometers
346.33 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
258.19 mi
Kilometers
415.51 km
Drive Time
04h 16m

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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 04h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:04 AM EDT
Return by in Delmont
Thu, Apr 23, 7:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Delmont
2026-04-22T22:47
Arrive Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 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
8:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Delmont
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
Snydertown
PA

Census-designated place in Centre County, Pennsylvania

From Delmont
129.3 mi
02h 08m
To Scranton
128.9 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Pittsburgh Street

    24 m · 8 sec · East Pittsburgh Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Greensburg Street

    1212 ft · 35 sec · Greensburg Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Route 66

    1.3 km · 1 min · State Route 66

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left toward US 22 East: Blairsville

    1016 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    34.3 mi · 47 min · William Penn Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    41 mi · 45 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

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

    12.3 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

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

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    99.3 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Keystone Shortway

  15. 15

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 40 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  19. 19

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

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
99.3 mi · 38%
I 99 North
58.1 mi · 23%
William Penn Highway
51 mi · 20%
I 81 North
33.1 mi · 13%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 5%
River Street
0.96 mi
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
04h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43 mi
215.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Snydertown
02h 08m from Delmont
Leave By
8:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Delmont and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 258.2 miles (415.5 km) and usually takes 04h 16m 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?

Snydertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.3 miles from Delmont and 128.9 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 215.2 miles (346.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 43 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 8:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.22 one way or $74.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Delmont and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Snydertown

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

44 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

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

66 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

86 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Delmont and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 215.2 mi (346.33 km).

Delmont

#1 Delmont

City in Douglas County, South Dakota, United States

Population2,501
Coordinates40.4131200, -79.5703200
Altitude384
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: East Pittsburgh Street (-79.570361, 40.413047)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 416 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.11 gal
34.49 L · about $37.22
Round trip
$74.45
18.22 gal · 68.98 L
Estimated CO2
81 kg one way
Round trip: 161.9 kg / 357 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $37.22 $74.45
Mid-grade $4.60 $41.90 $83.79
Premium $4.95 $45.13 $90.26
Diesel $5.98 $54.48 $108.96

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Delmont and Scranton. The current time is 22:47:23.

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.