How far is Glassport, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Glassport, PA to Scranton, PA is about 281.5 miles (453 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 233.2 miles (375.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 58m 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
281.45 mi
04h 59m
Flight
233.21 mi
375.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
233.21 mi
Kilometers
375.32 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
281.45 mi
Kilometers
452.95 km
Drive Time
04h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Sat, Apr 18, 4:05 AM EDT
Return by in Glassport
Sat, Apr 18, 9:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glassport
2026-04-17T23:06
Arrive Scranton
Sat, Apr 18, 4:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 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
7:02 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Glassport
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
Pleasant Gap
PA

Census designated place

From Glassport
140.5 mi
02h 29m
To Scranton
141 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 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 Glassport and Scranton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Monongahela Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Monongahela Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on West 5th Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · West 5th Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Jerome Street Bridge

    788 ft · 13 sec · Jerome Street Bridge

  4. 4

    Continue on Lysle Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lysle Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on 5th Avenue

    4.5 mi · 9 min · 5th Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Patton Street

    845 ft · 20 sec · Patton Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Avenue U

    65 m · 6 sec · Avenue U

  8. 8

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

    70 m · 12 sec · Avenue U

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Watkins Avenue

    595 ft · 16 sec · Watkins Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on State Street

    1059 ft · 36 sec · State Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Broadway Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Broadway Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Mosside Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Mosside Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    611 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Northern Pike

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Northern Pike

  15. 15

    Turn right onto William Penn Highway

    43 mi · 1 hr 3 min · William Penn Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  19. 19

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    41 mi · 45 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  22. 22

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

    12.3 mi · 15 min

  23. 23

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

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    99.3 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Keystone Shortway

  25. 25

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 40 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  29. 29

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

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  30. 30

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Glassport 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
33 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
99.3 mi · 35%
William Penn Highway
59.7 mi · 21%
I 99 North
58.1 mi · 21%
I 81 North
33.1 mi · 12%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 5%
5th Avenue
4.51 mi · 2%
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
04h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.3 mi
233.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pleasant Gap
02h 29m from Glassport
Leave By
7:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Glassport 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 Glassport to Scranton?

The road trip is about 281.5 miles (453 km) and usually takes 04h 59m 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?

Pleasant Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.5 miles from Glassport and 141 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 233.2 miles (375.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.3 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 7:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.57 one way or $81.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Gap

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

34 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

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

Huntingdon

48 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

68 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glassport and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 233.21 mi (375.32 km).

Glassport

#1 Glassport

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population4,285
Coordinates40.3247900, -79.8922700
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Monongahela Avenue (-79.89248, 40.32479)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 453 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.93 gal
37.59 L · about $40.57
Round trip
$81.15
19.86 gal · 75.18 L
Estimated CO2
88.2 kg one way
Round trip: 176.5 kg / 389 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $40.57 $81.15
Mid-grade $4.60 $45.67 $91.34
Premium $4.95 $49.19 $98.39
Diesel $5.98 $59.38 $118.76

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Glassport and Scranton. The current time is 23:06:15.

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.