How far is Kittanning, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Kittanning, PA to Scranton, PA is about 255.5 miles (411.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 204.9 miles (329.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 44m 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
255.51 mi
04h 22m
Flight
204.9 mi
329.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
204.9 mi
Kilometers
329.75 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
255.51 mi
Kilometers
411.2 km
Drive Time
04h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:21 AM EDT
Return by in Kittanning
Thu, Apr 23, 9:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kittanning
2026-04-23T00:59
Arrive Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 22m
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 Kittanning
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
Snydertown
PA

Census-designated place in Centre County, Pennsylvania

From Kittanning
127.6 mi
02h 11m
To Scranton
127.9 mi
02h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph S
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Kittanning and Scranton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Jefferson Street

    1031 ft · 49 sec · North Jefferson Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Market Street

    125 m · 19 sec · Market Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Water Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Water Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Indiana Road

    3140 ft · 53 sec · Indiana Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Millenium Drive

    1 mi · 3 min · Millenium Drive

  6. 6

    Turn sharp right onto Clearfield Pike

    142 m · 21 sec · Clearfield Pike

  7. 7

    Turn left

    37 mi · 55 min

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    1889 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    180.6 mi · 3 hr 15 min · Keystone Shortway

  10. 10

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 40 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  14. 14

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

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kittanning and Scranton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
181 mi · 71%
I 81 North
33.1 mi · 13%
Millenium Drive
1.02 mi
River Street
0.96 mi
South Water Street
0.67 mi
Indiana Road
0.59 mi
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

181 mi · 03h 15m

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 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.6 mi
204.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Snydertown
02h 11m from Kittanning
Leave By
8:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kittanning and Mostly Sunny near Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kittanning to Scranton?

The road trip is about 255.5 miles (411.2 km) and usually takes 04h 22m 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?

Snydertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.6 miles from Kittanning and 127.9 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 204.9 miles (329.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.6 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 $36.86 one way or $73.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kittanning and Mostly Sunny near Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Snydertown

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

44 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

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

Huntingdon

66 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

86 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kittanning and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 204.9 mi (329.75 km).

Kittanning

#1 Kittanning

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population3,684
Coordinates40.8164500, -79.5219900
Altitude241
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: North Jefferson Street (-79.522038, 40.816422)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 411 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.02 gal
34.13 L · about $36.86
Round trip
$73.71
18.04 gal · 68.26 L
Estimated CO2
80.2 kg one way
Round trip: 160.3 kg / 353 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $36.86 $73.71
Mid-grade $4.60 $41.48 $82.97
Premium $4.95 $44.69 $89.37
Diesel $5.98 $53.94 $107.88

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Kittanning and Scranton. The current time is 00:59:37.

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.