How far is Enlow, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Enlow, PA to Scranton, PA is about 298.4 miles (480.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 247.4 miles (398.1 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 EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
298.43 mi
05h 07m
Flight
247.38 mi
398.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
247.38 mi
Kilometers
398.12 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
298.43 mi
Kilometers
480.28 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
Sat, Nov 7, 5:45 PM EST
Return by in Enlow
Sat, Nov 7, 10:53 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Enlow
2026-11-07T12:38
Arrive Scranton
Sat, Nov 7, 5:45 PM EST
Route Timing
05h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:08 AM to 1:08 PM EST

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 EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Enlow
9:00 PM EST
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
Park Forest Village
PA

Census designated place

From Enlow
148.1 mi
02h 33m
To Scranton
150.3 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Today

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 7:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 17 mph W
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Allegheny Road

    63 m · 12 sec · West Allegheny Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cliff Mine Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Cliff Mine Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 376 East

    772 ft · 19 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Airport Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Airport Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway West

    9.6 mi · 13 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway West

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    14.7 mi · 21 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    41 mi · 45 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

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

    12.3 mi · 15 min

  15. 15

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

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    99.3 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Keystone Shortway

  17. 17

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 40 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  21. 21

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

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Enlow 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
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
5 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
99.3 mi · 33%
William Penn Highway
61.6 mi · 21%
I 99 North
58.1 mi · 19%
I 81 North
33.1 mi · 11%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
14.7 mi · 5%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 5%
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
05h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51 mi
247.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Park Forest Village
02h 33m from Enlow
Leave By
6:44 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Enlow and Chance Light Rain near Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 298.4 miles (480.3 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?

Park Forest Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.1 miles from Enlow and 150.3 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 247.4 miles (398.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 51 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:44 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.18 one way or $92.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Enlow and Chance Light Rain near Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Park Forest Village

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Park Forest Village, 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 Park Forest Village.

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Tyrone

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

37 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
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Lewistown

37 mi away
150 Helen Street
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Altoona Transportation Center

52 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Enlow and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 247.38 mi (398.12 km).

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#1 Enlow

Situated in the western portion of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, this unincorporated community sits at an approximate elevation of 968 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates40.4542300, -80.2331100
Altitude295
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: West Allegheny Road (-80.233399, 40.454163)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 480 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.53 gal
39.86 L · about $46.18
Round trip
$92.37
21.06 gal · 79.72 L
Estimated CO2
93.6 kg one way
Round trip: 187.2 kg / 413 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.39 $46.18 $92.37
Mid-grade $4.81 $50.68 $101.36
Premium $5.26 $55.38 $110.75
Diesel $6.57 $69.21 $138.43

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Enlow and Scranton. The current time is 12:38:03.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.