How far is Heidelberg, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Heidelberg, PA to Scranton, PA is about 289.4 miles (465.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 241.5 miles (388.7 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
289.46 mi
04h 59m
Flight
241.55 mi
388.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
241.55 mi
Kilometers
388.74 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
289.46 mi
Kilometers
465.84 km
Drive Time
04h 59m

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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 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Sat, Apr 18, 4:08 AM EDT
Return by in Heidelberg
Sat, Apr 18, 9:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Heidelberg
2026-04-17T23:09
Arrive Scranton
Sat, Apr 18, 4:08 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 Heidelberg
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
Houserville
PA

Census designated place

From Heidelberg
144.5 mi
02h 29m
To Scranton
145 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 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 Heidelberg and Scranton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ellsworth Avenue

    558 ft · 23 sec · Ellsworth Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    822 ft · 51 sec · 1st Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Railroad Street

    34 m · 10 sec · East Railroad Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Washington Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Academy Street

    1262 ft · 45 sec · Academy Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 376 West, I 376 East: Airport, Pittsbugh

    886 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 376 East: Pittsburgh

    1140 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway West

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway West

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    14.7 mi · 21 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 Heidelberg 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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
5 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
99.3 mi · 34%
William Penn Highway
61.6 mi · 21%
I 99 North
58.1 mi · 20%
I 81 North
33.1 mi · 11%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
14.7 mi · 5%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 5%
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
+47.9 mi
241.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Houserville
02h 29m from Heidelberg
Leave By
7:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg to Scranton?

The road trip is about 289.4 miles (465.8 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?

Houserville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.5 miles from Heidelberg and 145 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 241.5 miles (388.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.9 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 $41.72 one way or $83.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Heidelberg and Chance Rain Showers near Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Houserville

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

34 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

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

Huntingdon

41 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Heidelberg and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 241.55 mi (388.74 km).

Heidelberg

#1 Heidelberg

Suburb south-west of Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA, population 1244

Population1,199
Coordinates40.3922900, -80.0908900
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Ellsworth Avenue (-80.090804, 40.392283)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 466 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.21 gal
38.66 L · about $41.72
Round trip
$83.44
20.42 gal · 77.32 L
Estimated CO2
90.7 kg one way
Round trip: 181.5 kg / 400 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $41.72 $83.44
Mid-grade $4.60 $46.96 $93.91
Premium $4.95 $50.58 $101.16
Diesel $5.98 $61.06 $122.11

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 Heidelberg and Scranton. The current time is 23:09:10.

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.