How far is Girard, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Girard, PA to Scranton, PA is about 336.6 miles (541.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 243.5 miles (391.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 42m 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
336.62 mi
05h 21m
Flight
243.45 mi
391.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
243.45 mi
Kilometers
391.79 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
336.62 mi
Kilometers
541.74 km
Drive Time
05h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Thu, Apr 16, 3:22 AM EDT
Return by in Girard
Thu, Apr 16, 8:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Girard
2026-04-15T22:01
Arrive Scranton
Thu, Apr 16, 3:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:21 AM to 1:21 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
6:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Girard
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
Bigler
PA

Township in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania

From Girard
169.6 mi
02h 40m
To Scranton
167 mi
02h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph S
Destination
84°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    615 ft · 24 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Walnut Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Walnut Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Tannery Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Tannery Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Beckman Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Beckman Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Keefer Road

    840 ft · 30 sec · Keefer Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Luther Road

    2029 ft · 57 sec · Luther Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Avonia Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Avonia Road

  8. 8

    Continue on PA-98

    3276 ft · 1 min · PA-98

  9. 9

    Continue on Falls Road

    3240 ft · 1 min · Falls Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on PA-98

    5.6 mi · 8 min · PA-98

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Route 6N

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Route 6N

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right

    2247 ft · 54 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    48.7 mi · 52 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Clarion

    2084 ft · 59 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    240.3 mi · 4 hr 19 min · Keystone Shortway

  16. 16

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 40 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  20. 20

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

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Girard 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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
240 mi · 71%
Route 6N
51.6 mi · 15%
I 81 North
33.1 mi · 10%
PA-98
6.24 mi · 2%
Beckman Road
2.22 mi · 1%
Tannery Road
1.21 mi
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

240 mi · 04h 19m

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 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+93.1 mi
243.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bigler
02h 40m from Girard
Leave By
6:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Girard and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 336.6 miles (541.7 km) and usually takes 05h 21m 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?

Bigler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 169.6 miles from Girard and 167 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 243.5 miles (391.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 93.1 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 6:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.54 one way or $97.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Girard and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Bigler

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

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

Altoona Transportation Center

53 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Huntingdon

61 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

75 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Girard and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 243.45 mi (391.79 km).

Girard

#1 Girard

Borough in Erie County, Pennsylvania

Population2,897
Coordinates42.0003300, -80.3181200
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-80.318063, 42.000274)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 542 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.88 gal
44.96 L · about $48.54
Round trip
$97.08
23.76 gal · 89.92 L
Estimated CO2
105.6 kg one way
Round trip: 211.2 kg / 466 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $48.54 $97.08
Mid-grade $4.60 $54.64 $109.27
Premium $4.95 $58.85 $117.71
Diesel $5.98 $71.04 $142.08

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Girard and Scranton. The current time is 22:01:29.

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.