How far is Houston, PA from Scranton, PA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Houston and Scranton is 250.87 miles (403.74 km).
Flight distance from Houston, PA to Scranton, PA is 250.87 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 37 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 34 minutes to travel from Houston to Scranton with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Houston, Pennsylvania to Scranton, Pennsylvania is: 312.12 miles (502.32 km) by car.
Driving from Houston to Scranton will take approximately 05 hours 17 minutes.
#1 Houston
Borough in Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 1233 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°14'47"N 80°12'41"W |
| Latitude | 40.2464600 |
| Longitude | -80.2114500 |
| Altitude | 302 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania. It is located in the Lackawanna Valley in northeastern Pennsylvania. Scranton is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Steamtown National Historic Site and the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple.
| Population | 76532 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°24'33"N 75°39'54"W |
| Latitude | 41.4091600 |
| Longitude | -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Scranton: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767,41.409077)
Estimated Travel Time Between Houston and Scranton
The distance between Houston and Scranton is 502 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 34 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Houston and Scranton. The current time is 10:17:34.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10 hours 23 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 48 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 14 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 12 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 27 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 09 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 53 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 41.69 liters (11.01 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Houston and Scranton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Houston to Scranton is $40.94 (diesel $52.5).
Pennsylvania gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.72 | $4.12 | $4.44 | $4.77 |
| Total | $40.94 | $45.41 | $48.92 | $52.5 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Pennsylvania ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.717 (Diesel $4.767) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Houston and Scranton (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
