How far is Economy, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Economy, PA to Scranton, PA is about 328.3 miles (528.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 244.2 miles (393 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 15m 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
328.27 mi
05h 07m
Flight
244.21 mi
393.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
244.21 mi
Kilometers
393.02 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
328.27 mi
Kilometers
528.3 km
Drive Time
05h 07m

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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 05h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Fri, Apr 17, 10:00 AM EDT
Return by in Economy
Fri, Apr 17, 3:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Economy
2026-04-17T04:52
Arrive Scranton
Fri, Apr 17, 10:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:08 AM to 1:08 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
6:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Economy
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
Wallaceton
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Economy
163.9 mi
02h 33m
To Scranton
164.4 mi
02h 33m

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
6 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 Economy and Scranton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    14 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lenz Avenue

    37 m · 7 sec · Lenz Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 17th Street

    108 m · 21 sec · 17th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Duss Avenue

    1130 ft · 27 sec · Duss Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 14th Street

    1219 ft · 58 sec · 14th Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Merchant Street

    1983 ft · 57 sec · Merchant Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Ohio River Boulevard

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Ohio River Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Crows Run Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Crows Run Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Freedom Crider Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Freedom Crider Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Freedom Crider Road

    31 m · 2 sec · Freedom Crider Road

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Freedom Crider Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Freedom Crider Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Freedom Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Freedom Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Mars Road

    2074 ft · 46 sec · Mars Road

  14. 14

    Take the exit straight toward I 79: Erie

    1841 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    37.8 mi · 41 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Clarion

    1.2 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    239.8 mi · 4 hr 18 min · Keystone Shortway

  18. 18

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 40 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  22. 22

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

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Economy 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
26 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
240 mi · 73%
I 79
38.2 mi · 12%
I 81 North
33.1 mi · 10%
Ohio River Boulevard
4.9 mi · 1%
Freedom Crider Road
4.37 mi · 1%
Freedom Road
2.54 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

240 mi · 04h 18m

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 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+84.1 mi
244.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wallaceton
02h 33m from Economy
Leave By
6:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

The road trip is about 328.3 miles (528.3 km) and usually takes 05h 07m 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?

Wallaceton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163.9 miles from Economy and 164.4 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 244.2 miles (393 km), while the road route adds roughly 84.1 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 6:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.32 one way or $94.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wallaceton

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

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

Altoona Transportation Center

50 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Huntingdon

58 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

73 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Economy and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 244.21 mi (393.02 km).

Economy

#1 Economy

Borough in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, USA

Population9,022
Coordinates40.6000700, -80.2247800
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: (-80.22478, 40.60015)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 528 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.58 gal
43.85 L · about $47.32
Round trip
$94.63
23.16 gal · 87.7 L
Estimated CO2
102.9 kg one way
Round trip: 205.8 kg / 454 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $47.32 $94.63
Mid-grade $4.60 $53.26 $106.51
Premium $4.95 $57.37 $114.73
Diesel $5.98 $69.25 $138.50

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Economy and Scranton. The current time is 04:52:54.

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.