How far is Latrobe, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Latrobe, PA to Scranton, PA is about 257 miles (413.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 208.1 miles (334.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 30m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
256.97 mi
04h 15m
Flight
208.12 mi
334.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
208.12 mi
Kilometers
334.94 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
256.97 mi
Kilometers
413.56 km
Drive Time
04h 15m

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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 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:23 AM EDT
Return by in Latrobe
Thu, Apr 23, 5:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Latrobe
2026-04-22T21:08
Arrive Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 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
8:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Latrobe
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 Latrobe
126.4 mi
02h 07m
To Scranton
130.5 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Industrial Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Industrial Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Latrobe Derry Road

    2363 ft · 49 sec · Latrobe Derry Road

  3. 3

    Turn left

    3.5 mi · 6 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Route 1025

    1.3 mi · 2 min · State Route 1025

  5. 5

    Continue on T887

    1290 ft · 26 sec · T887

  6. 6

    Continue on State Route 210

    1815 ft · 36 sec · State Route 210

  7. 7

    Continue on Seger Road

    1479 ft · 30 sec · Seger Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Pizza Barn Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Pizza Barn Road

  9. 9

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward US 22 East, US 119 North

    892 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    17.3 mi · 24 min · William Penn Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

    1.4 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    41 mi · 45 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte

    12.3 mi · 15 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    99.3 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Keystone Shortway

  21. 21

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 40 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  25. 25

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

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Latrobe 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
29 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
99.3 mi · 39%
I 99 North
58.1 mi · 23%
William Penn Highway
34.1 mi · 13%
I 81 North
33.1 mi · 13%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 5%
Pizza Barn Road
2.2 mi · 1%
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 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.9 mi
208.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Snydertown
02h 07m from Latrobe
Leave By
8:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Scattered Rain Showers leaving Latrobe and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 257 miles (413.6 km) and usually takes 04h 15m 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 126.4 miles from Latrobe and 130.5 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 208.1 miles (334.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.9 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 8:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.06 one way or $74.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Latrobe and Chance Rain Showers then Partly 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 Latrobe and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 208.12 mi (334.94 km).

Latrobe

#1 Latrobe

City in Pennsylvania

Population7,767
Coordinates40.3211800, -79.3794800
Altitude304
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Industrial Boulevard (-79.379451, 40.321147)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 414 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.07 gal
34.33 L · about $37.06
Round trip
$74.12
18.14 gal · 68.66 L
Estimated CO2
80.6 kg one way
Round trip: 161.2 kg / 355 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $37.06 $74.12
Mid-grade $4.60 $41.71 $83.43
Premium $4.95 $44.93 $89.87
Diesel $5.98 $54.24 $108.48

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Latrobe and Scranton. The current time is 21:08:20.

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.