How far is Easton, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Easton, PA to Scranton, PA is about 246.2 miles (396.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 202.2 miles (325.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 59m 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
246.25 mi
03h 59m
Flight
202.21 mi
325.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
202.21 mi
Kilometers
325.43 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
246.25 mi
Kilometers
396.3 km
Drive Time
03h 59m

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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 03h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Sun, Apr 19, 2:58 AM EDT
Return by in Easton
Sun, Apr 19, 6:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Easton
2026-04-18T22:58
Arrive Scranton
Sun, Apr 19, 2:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 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
9:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Easton
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
Lamar
PA

Clinton County, Pennsylvania, USA

From Easton
122 mi
01h 59m
To Scranton
124.2 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Canoe Ripple Road

    14 m · 4 sec · Canoe Ripple Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Whitmer Road

    1753 ft · 1 min · Whitmer Road

  3. 3

    Turn left

    3 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Bald Eagle Street

    3029 ft · 54 sec · Bald Eagle Street

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    8.2 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1652 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    197.2 mi · 3 hr 33 min · Keystone Shortway

  8. 8

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 40 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  12. 12

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

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Easton and 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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
197 mi · 80%
I 81 North
33.1 mi · 13%
Bald Eagle Street
9.05 mi · 4%
River Street
0.96 mi
Whitmer Road
0.33 mi
Cedar Avenue
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

197 mi · 03h 33m

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
03h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44 mi
202.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lamar
01h 59m from Easton
Leave By
9:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Easton and Partly Sunny then Slight 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 Easton to Scranton?

The road trip is about 246.2 miles (396.3 km) and usually takes 03h 59m 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?

Lamar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122 miles from Easton and 124.2 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 202.2 miles (325.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 44 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 9:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.51 one way or $71.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Easton and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Lamar

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

48 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

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

Huntingdon

72 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

92 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Easton and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 202.21 mi (325.43 km).

Easton

#1 Easton

City in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population27,364
Coordinates41.1272800, -79.5408800
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Canoe Ripple Road (-79.540922, 41.127365)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 396 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.69 gal
32.89 L · about $35.51
Round trip
$71.01
17.38 gal · 65.78 L
Estimated CO2
77.2 kg one way
Round trip: 154.5 kg / 341 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $35.51 $71.01
Mid-grade $4.60 $39.97 $79.93
Premium $4.95 $43.05 $86.10
Diesel $5.98 $51.97 $103.93

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Easton and Scranton. The current time is 22:58:50.

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.