How far is Greensburg, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Greensburg, PA to Scranton, PA is about 260.4 miles (419 km), with a travel time of about 04h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 216.4 miles (348.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 43m 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
260.35 mi
04h 21m
Flight
216.41 mi
348.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
216.41 mi
Kilometers
348.28 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
260.35 mi
Kilometers
419 km
Drive Time
04h 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 04h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Sat, Apr 18, 8:38 AM EDT
Return by in Greensburg
Sat, Apr 18, 1:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greensburg
2026-04-18T04:16
Arrive Scranton
Sat, Apr 18, 8:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 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
8:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greensburg
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
Howard
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Greensburg
129.9 mi
02h 10m
To Scranton
130.4 mi
02h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 14 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 Greensburg and Scranton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Urania Avenue

    758 ft · 41 sec · South Urania Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Pittsburgh Street

    115 m · 6 sec · East Pittsburgh Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East Otterman Street

    539 ft · 12 sec · East Otterman Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Arch Avenue

    1094 ft · 22 sec · Arch Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Beacon Street

    74 m · 8 sec · Beacon Street

  6. 6

    Continue on New Alexandria Road

    5.4 mi · 9 min · New Alexandria Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    27.5 mi · 39 min · William Penn Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    41 mi · 45 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

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

    12.3 mi · 15 min

  16. 16

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

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    99.3 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Keystone Shortway

  18. 18

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 40 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  22. 22

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

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greensburg 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
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
99.3 mi · 38%
I 99 North
58.1 mi · 22%
William Penn Highway
44.3 mi · 17%
I 81 North
33.1 mi · 13%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 5%
New Alexandria Road
5.44 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 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44 mi
216.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Howard
02h 10m from Greensburg
Leave By
8:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Greensburg 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 Greensburg to Scranton?

The road trip is about 260.4 miles (419 km) and usually takes 04h 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?

Howard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.9 miles from Greensburg and 130.4 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 216.4 miles (348.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 44 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 8:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.55 one way or $75.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Greensburg and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Howard

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

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

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Lewistown

48 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

62 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
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Huntingdon

66 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

84 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greensburg and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 216.41 mi (348.28 km).

Greensburg

#1 Greensburg

City and county seat of Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

Population14,082
Coordinates40.3014600, -79.5389300
Altitude313
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: South Urania Avenue (-79.538972, 40.301476)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 419 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.19 gal
34.78 L · about $37.55
Round trip
$75.10
18.38 gal · 69.56 L
Estimated CO2
81.7 kg one way
Round trip: 163.3 kg / 360 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $37.55 $75.10
Mid-grade $4.60 $42.26 $84.53
Premium $4.95 $45.53 $91.05
Diesel $5.98 $54.96 $109.91

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 Greensburg and Scranton. The current time is 04:16:28.

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.