How far is Greenock, PA from Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Greenock, PA to Scranton, PA is about 281.3 miles (452.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 229.3 miles (369 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 42m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 51m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greenock and Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenock and Scranton.
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Start on Constitution Boulevard
27 m · 10 sec · Constitution Boulevard
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Turn left
29 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Greenock Buena Vista Road
1 mi · 3 min · Greenock Buena Vista Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Renzie Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Renzie Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Renzie Road
80 m · 7 sec · Renzie Road
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Continue on Boston Bridge
1447 ft · 49 sec · Boston Bridge
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Continue on Walnut Street
883 ft · 26 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn right onto Center Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Center Street
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Turn slight left onto Ripple Road
2680 ft · 1 min · Ripple Road
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Turn right onto Long Run Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Long Run Road
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Turn right onto Lincoln Way
3.9 mi · 7 min · Lincoln Way
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Continue on Lincoln Way
1765 ft · 38 sec · Lincoln Way
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Turn slight right onto Lincoln Highway
1828 ft · 41 sec · Lincoln Highway
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Turn slight left onto Center Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Center Highway
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Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue
1155 ft · 32 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn left onto Oak Street
1508 ft · 32 sec · Oak Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
815 ft · 16 sec · 3rd Street
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Continue on Broadway Street
2 mi · 4 min · Broadway Street
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Continue on Main Street
830 ft · 17 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Manor Harrison City Road
2 mi · 4 min · Manor Harrison City Road
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Turn right onto Harrison City-Jeannette Road
538 ft · 18 sec · Harrison City-Jeannette Road
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Turn left onto Harrison City Road
1042 ft · 21 sec · Harrison City Road
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Continue on Harrison City Export Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Harrison City Export Road
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Continue on Harrison City Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Harrison City Road
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Turn straight onto Mellon Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Mellon Road
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Turn right onto William Penn Highway
36 mi · 50 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway
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Continue on William Penn Highway
16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
2680 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
41 mi · 45 min
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Keep slight left
4 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte
12.3 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport
1283 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
99.3 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
32.4 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 307
835 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto River Street
1.5 km · 2 min · River Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Continue on Adams Avenue
566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue
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Turn left onto Biden Street
972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street
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Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenock and Scranton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers leaving Greenock 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 Greenock to Scranton?
The road trip is about 281.3 miles (452.7 km) and usually takes 04h 51m 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 139.4 miles from Greenock and 141.9 miles from Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 229.3 miles (369 km), while the road route adds roughly 52 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 7:18 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.55 one way or $87.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers around Greenock and Chance Light Rain near Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Gap
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pleasant Gap.
Lewistown
Tyrone
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenock and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 229.29 mi (369 km).
#1 Greenock
Situated in southeastern Allegheny County, this unincorporated community is located within the borders of Elizabeth Township.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.3122900, -79.8067100 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 453 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.39 | $43.55 | $87.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.81 | $47.79 | $95.59 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $52.22 | $104.44 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $65.27 | $130.54 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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