How far is Lewistown, PA from Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Lewistown, PA to Scranton, PA is about 133.1 miles (214.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.1 miles (183.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 33m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough in southern Montour County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lewistown and Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lewistown and Scranton.
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Start on Chestnut Street
36 m · 11 sec · Chestnut Street
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Turn sharp right onto Valley Street
2307 ft · 45 sec · Valley Street
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Turn right onto South Walnut Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · South Walnut Street
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Continue straight
28.1 mi · 32 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
10.4 mi · 12 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Susquehanna Trail
3271 ft · 1 min · Susquehanna Trail
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Continue on North Susquehanna Trail
3.2 mi · 6 min · North Susquehanna Trail
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Turn right onto Susquehanna Trail
1.8 mi · 3 min · Susquehanna Trail
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Continue on Water Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · Water Street
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Continue on Point Township Drive
8.1 mi · 11 min · Point Township Drive
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Continue on Northumberland Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · Northumberland Street
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Turn left onto Continental Boulevard
2.6 mi · 3 min · Continental Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
1405 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
35.5 mi · 39 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 Lewistown 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
35.5 mi · 00h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Lewistown 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 Lewistown to Scranton?
The road trip is about 133.1 miles (214.2 km) and usually takes 02h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Danville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.4 miles from Lewistown and 66.7 miles from Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.1 miles (183.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.20 one way or $38.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lewistown and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Danville
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 Danville.
Wilkes-Barre, PA
White Haven, PA
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lewistown and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 114.07 mi (183.58 km).
#1 Lewistown
City in Montana, United States
| Population | 8,085 |
| Coordinates | 40.5992400, -77.5713800 |
| Altitude | 150 |
| 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: 214 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
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 | $19.20 | $38.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $21.62 | $43.23 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $23.28 | $46.57 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $28.11 | $56.21 |
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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