How far is Jefferson Hills, PA from Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Jefferson Hills, PA to Scranton, PA is about 298.1 miles (479.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 236 miles (379.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 38m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jefferson Hills and Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jefferson Hills and Scranton.
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Start on the route
818 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Majestic Drive
76 m · 13 sec · Majestic Drive
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Turn right onto Redcliff Drive
1327 ft · 1 min · Redcliff Drive
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Turn right onto Old Clairton Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Old Clairton Road
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Turn right
7.4 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right
723 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Rainbow Run Road
98 m · 7 sec · Rainbow Run Road
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Continue on West Newton Road
4.8 mi · 8 min · West Newton Road
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Continue on Mount Pleasant Road
2019 ft · 36 sec · Mount Pleasant Road
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Turn left onto Greensburg Pike
3.2 mi · 5 min · Greensburg Pike
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Continue on West Newton Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · West Newton Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
1091 ft · 18 sec · Main Street
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Continue on State Route 136
5.3 mi · 8 min · State Route 136
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Turn right onto West Newton Street
1125 ft · 26 sec · West Newton Street
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Turn left
2225 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
8.5 mi · 9 min · Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
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Continue straight
1766 ft · 36 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22 East: Blairsville
1468 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
34.3 mi · 47 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 Jefferson Hills and Scranton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Jefferson Hills and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Scranton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jefferson Hills to Scranton?
The road trip is about 298.1 miles (479.7 km) and usually takes 04h 49m 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 146.3 miles from Jefferson Hills and 151.7 miles from Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 236 miles (379.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.1 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 7:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.98 one way or $85.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Jefferson Hills and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Houserville
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 Houserville.
Lewistown
Tyrone
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jefferson Hills and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 235.98 mi (379.77 km).
#1 Jefferson Hills
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 11,136 |
| Coordinates | 40.2911800, -79.9319900 |
| Altitude | 315 |
| 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: 480 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 43m |
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 | $4.09 | $42.98 | $85.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $48.38 | $96.76 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $52.12 | $104.23 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $62.91 | $125.82 |
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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