How far is Greenfield, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Greenfield, PA to Scranton, PA is about 279.7 miles (450.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 233.6 miles (375.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 32m 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
279.7 mi
04h 46m
Flight
233.55 mi
375.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
233.55 mi
Kilometers
375.86 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
279.7 mi
Kilometers
450.14 km
Drive Time
04h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Sat, Apr 18, 5:12 AM EDT
Return by in Greenfield
Sat, Apr 18, 9:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenfield
2026-04-18T00:26
Arrive Scranton
Sat, Apr 18, 5:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 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
7:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenfield
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 Greenfield
139.6 mi
02h 23m
To Scranton
140.1 mi
02h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph S
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Alma Street

    5 m · 3 sec · Alma Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Stanley Street

    1214 ft · 57 sec · Stanley Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Kaercher Street

    108 m · 14 sec · Kaercher Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Greenfield Avenue

    1171 ft · 47 sec · Greenfield Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Winterburn Avenue

    93 m · 13 sec · Winterburn Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Alger Street

    108 m · 16 sec · Alger Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Beechwood Boulevard

    1296 ft · 49 sec · Beechwood Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 376 East: Monroeville

    804 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    41 mi · 45 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

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

    12.3 mi · 15 min

  18. 18

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

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    99.3 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Keystone Shortway

  20. 20

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 40 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  24. 24

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

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenfield 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
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
5 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
99.3 mi · 36%
William Penn Highway
61.6 mi · 22%
I 99 North
58.1 mi · 21%
I 81 North
33.1 mi · 12%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 5%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
10.3 mi · 4%
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 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.1 mi
233.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pleasant Gap
02h 23m from Greenfield
Leave By
7:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Greenfield and Partly Sunny then Slight 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 Greenfield to Scranton?

The road trip is about 279.7 miles (450.1 km) and usually takes 04h 46m 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 139.6 miles from Greenfield and 140.1 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 233.6 miles (375.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.1 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 7:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.33 one way or $80.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Greenfield and Partly Sunny then Slight 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.
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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 Greenfield and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 233.55 mi (375.86 km).

Greenfield

#1 Greenfield

Township in Erie County, Pennsylvania

Population2,007
Coordinates40.4214600, -79.9433800
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Alma Street (-79.943377, 40.421442)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 450 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.87 gal
37.36 L · about $40.33
Round trip
$80.66
19.74 gal · 74.72 L
Estimated CO2
87.7 kg one way
Round trip: 175.4 kg / 387 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $40.33 $80.66
Mid-grade $4.60 $45.39 $90.78
Premium $4.95 $48.90 $97.79
Diesel $5.98 $59.02 $118.05

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 Greenfield and Scranton. The current time is 00:26:04.

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.