How far is East Pittsburgh, PA from City of Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from East Pittsburgh, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 278.9 miles (448.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 228.8 miles (368.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 28m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 44m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Pittsburgh and City of Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Pittsburgh and City of Scranton.
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Start on Lincoln Highway
10 m · 2 sec · Lincoln Highway
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Turn right
41 m · 14 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Grandview Avenue
63 m · 11 sec · Grandview Avenue
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Turn left onto Bessemer Avenue
90 m · 13 sec · Bessemer Avenue
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Turn left onto Linden Avenue
2148 ft · 1 min · Linden Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Beech Avenue
96 m · 18 sec · Beech Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Tri-Boro Expressway
1.4 km · 1 min · Tri-Boro Expressway
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Turn left onto Monroeville Avenue
117 m · 12 sec · Monroeville Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Lynn Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Lynn Avenue
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Continue on Monroeville Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Monroeville Road
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Continue on Monroeville Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Monroeville Boulevard
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Turn left onto Stroschein Road
1368 ft · 36 sec · Stroschein Road
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Turn right onto William Penn Highway
45.7 mi · 1 hr 8 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway
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Continue on William Penn Highway
16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
2680 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
41 mi · 45 min
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Keep slight left
4 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte
12.3 mi · 15 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
953 ft · 19 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Pittsburgh and City of Scranton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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 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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving East Pittsburgh and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near City of Scranton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Pittsburgh to City of Scranton?
The road trip is about 278.9 miles (448.8 km) and usually takes 04h 44m 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?
Pleasant Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137 miles from East Pittsburgh and 141.9 miles from City of Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 228.8 miles (368.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.1 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 7:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.21 one way or $80.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around East Pittsburgh and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near City of Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Gap
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 Pleasant Gap.
Lewistown
Tyrone
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Pittsburgh and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 228.81 mi (368.24 km).
#1 East Pittsburgh
Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,746 |
| Coordinates | 40.3956200, -79.8386600 |
| Altitude | 272 |
| Country | United States |
#2 City of Scranton
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 76,089 |
| Coordinates | 41.4043700, -75.6649100 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cedar Avenue (-75.663942, 41.404264)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 449 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 28m |
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 | $40.21 | $80.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $45.25 | $90.51 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $48.75 | $97.49 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $58.84 | $117.69 |
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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