How far is Ebensburg, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Ebensburg, PA to Scranton, PA is about 211 miles (339.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171.9 miles (276.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 49m 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
211.04 mi
03h 24m
Flight
171.96 mi
276.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.96 mi
Kilometers
276.75 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
211.04 mi
Kilometers
339.63 km
Drive Time
03h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:39 AM EDT
Return by in Ebensburg
Thu, Apr 23, 4:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ebensburg
2026-04-22T21:14
Arrive Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ebensburg
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
Carroll
PA

Township in southern Perry County, Pennsylvania

From Ebensburg
105.3 mi
01h 42m
To Scranton
105.8 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 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 Ebensburg and Scranton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East High Street

    1478 ft · 51 sec · East High Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Rowena Drive

    3067 ft · 1 min · Rowena Drive

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Admiral Peary Highway

    1128 ft · 28 sec · Admiral Peary Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto US 22 East: Hollidaysburg

    1402 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    16.4 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    41 mi · 45 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

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

    12.3 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

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

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    99.3 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Keystone Shortway

  13. 13

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 40 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  17. 17

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

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ebensburg 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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
5 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
99.3 mi · 47%
I 99 North
58.1 mi · 28%
I 81 North
33.1 mi · 16%
William Penn Highway
16.4 mi · 8%
River Street
0.96 mi
Rowena Drive
0.58 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
03h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.1 mi
171.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carroll
01h 42m from Ebensburg
Leave By
10:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Ebensburg 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 Ebensburg to Scranton?

The road trip is about 211 miles (339.6 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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?

Carroll is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.3 miles from Ebensburg and 105.8 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 171.9 miles (276.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.1 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 10:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.44 one way or $60.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Carroll

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

60 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

92 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Huntingdon

92 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Tyrone

96 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ebensburg and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 171.96 mi (276.75 km).

Ebensburg

#1 Ebensburg

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population3,015
Coordinates40.4850700, -78.7247400
Altitude651
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: East High Street (-78.724738, 40.485181)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 340 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.45 gal
28.19 L · about $30.44
Round trip
$60.88
14.9 gal · 56.38 L
Estimated CO2
66.2 kg one way
Round trip: 132.4 kg / 292 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $30.44 $60.88
Mid-grade $4.60 $34.26 $68.53
Premium $4.95 $36.91 $73.81
Diesel $5.98 $44.55 $89.10

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 Ebensburg and Scranton. The current time is 21:14:43.

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.