How far is Etna, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Etna, PA to Scranton, PA is about 291.9 miles (469.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 232.1 miles (373.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
291.95 mi
04h 54m
Flight
232.09 mi
373.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
232.09 mi
Kilometers
373.51 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
291.95 mi
Kilometers
469.85 km
Drive Time
04h 54m

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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 04h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Fri, Apr 17, 8:12 AM EDT
Return by in Etna
Fri, Apr 17, 1:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Etna
2026-04-17T03:17
Arrive Scranton
Fri, Apr 17, 8:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 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
7:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Etna
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
Snow Shoe
PA

Township in Centre County, Pennsylvania

From Etna
145.7 mi
02h 27m
To Scranton
146.3 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

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 Etna and Scranton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Grant Avenue

    559 ft · 18 sec · Grant Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Butler Street

    783 ft · 22 sec · Butler Street

  3. 3

    Continue on William Flinn Highway

    2421 ft · 46 sec · William Flinn Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left toward PA 28 North: Kittanning

    1820 ft · 44 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right onto Allegheny Valley Expressway

    32.4 mi · 41 min · Allegheny Valley Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on US 422 East, PA 28 North: Kittanning, Indiana

    1 km · 52 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    36.7 mi · 54 min

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    1889 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    180.6 mi · 3 hr 15 min · Keystone Shortway

  11. 11

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 40 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  15. 15

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

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Etna 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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
181 mi · 62%
US 422 East
42.8 mi · 15%
I 81 North
33.1 mi · 11%
Allegheny Valley Expressway
32.4 mi · 11%
River Street
0.96 mi
William Flinn Highway
0.46 mi
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

181 mi · 03h 15m

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
04h 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.8 mi
232.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Snow Shoe
02h 27m from Etna
Leave By
7:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Etna 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 Etna to Scranton?

The road trip is about 291.9 miles (469.8 km) and usually takes 04h 54m 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?

Snow Shoe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.7 miles from Etna and 146.3 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 232.1 miles (373.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.8 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 7:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.09 one way or $84.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Etna and Chance Rain Showers near Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Snow Shoe

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

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

Lewistown

58 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

61 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

69 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Etna and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 232.09 mi (373.51 km).

Etna

#1 Etna

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population3,284
Coordinates40.5042400, -79.9489400
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Grant Avenue (-79.949113, 40.504144)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 470 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.3 gal
39 L · about $42.09
Round trip
$84.17
20.6 gal · 78 L
Estimated CO2
91.5 kg one way
Round trip: 183.1 kg / 404 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $42.09 $84.17
Mid-grade $4.60 $47.37 $94.74
Premium $4.95 $51.03 $102.05
Diesel $5.98 $61.59 $123.19

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 Etna and Scranton. The current time is 03:17:43.

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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.