How far is Imperial, PA from City of Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Imperial, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 297.9 miles (479.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 248 miles (399.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Imperial and City of Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Imperial and City of Scranton.
-
1
Start on Church Road
592 ft · 31 sec · Church Road
-
2
Turn left onto Lincoln Highway
2836 ft · 1 min · Lincoln Highway
-
3
Continue on Shipland Road
1161 ft · 24 sec · Shipland Road
-
4
Take the ramp slight right toward US 22 East, US 30 East: Pittsburgh
4 mi · 6 min
-
5
Continue on Steubenville Pike
109 m · 10 sec · Steubenville Pike
-
6
Take the exit right toward I 376 East: Pittsburgh
9.9 mi · 14 min
-
7
Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
14.7 mi · 21 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
-
8
Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway
-
9
Continue on Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway
-
10
Continue on William Penn Highway
16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway
-
11
Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
2680 ft · 45 sec
-
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
1.4 km · 1 min
-
13
Merge slight left
41 mi · 45 min
-
14
Keep slight left
4 mi · 5 min
-
15
Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte
12.3 mi · 15 min
-
16
Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport
1283 ft · 31 sec
-
17
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
99.3 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Keystone Shortway
-
18
Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
1.1 km · 1 min
-
19
Merge slight left
32.4 mi · 40 min
-
20
Take the exit slight right toward PA 307
835 ft · 22 sec
-
21
Turn left onto River Street
1.5 km · 2 min · River Street
-
22
At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
953 ft · 19 sec · Cedar Avenue
-
23
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Imperial and City of 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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Imperial and Patchy Fog near City of Scranton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Imperial to City of Scranton?
The road trip is about 297.9 miles (479.4 km) and usually takes 05h 07m 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?
Park Forest Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.2 miles from Imperial and 149.7 miles from City of Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 248 miles (399.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:46 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.39 one way or $92.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Imperial and Patchy Fog near City of Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Park Forest Village
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 Park Forest Village.
Tyrone
Huntingdon
Lewistown
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Imperial and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 247.97 mi (399.07 km).
#1 Imperial
Situated in the western part of Allegheny County, this community is a census-designated place located within Findlay Township.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.4495100, -80.2445000 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
#2 City of Scranton
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 76,089 |
| Coordinates | 41.4043700, -75.6649100 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cedar Avenue (-75.663942, 41.404264)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 479 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 42m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.41 | $46.39 | $92.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $50.78 | $101.57 |
| Premium | $5.28 | $55.52 | $111.05 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $69.24 | $138.48 |
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 · Nov 05, 2026