How far is Ligonier, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Ligonier, PA to Scranton, PA is about 249.9 miles (402.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 203.4 miles (327.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 08m 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
249.85 mi
04h 04m
Flight
203.4 mi
327.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
203.4 mi
Kilometers
327.34 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
249.85 mi
Kilometers
402.09 km
Drive Time
04h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Sat, Apr 18, 6:39 AM EDT
Return by in Ligonier
Sat, Apr 18, 10:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ligonier
2026-04-18T02:34
Arrive Scranton
Sat, Apr 18, 6:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 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
8:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ligonier
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
Lamar
PA

Clinton County, Pennsylvania, USA

From Ligonier
124.3 mi
02h 02m
To Scranton
125.5 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph S
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    18 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto North Market Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · North Market Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Menoher Highway

    8.8 mi · 12 min · Menoher Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Menoher Boulevard

    9.3 mi · 14 min · Menoher Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Somerset Street

    120 m · 13 sec · Somerset Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Napoleon Street

    1099 ft · 23 sec · Napoleon Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Walnut Street

    2038 ft · 1 min · Walnut Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto William Penn Avenue

    10.3 mi · 16 min · William Penn Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 22 East: Ebensburg

    1241 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Admiral Peary Highway

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  13. 13

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    41 mi · 45 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

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

    12.3 mi · 15 min

  17. 17

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

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    99.3 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Keystone Shortway

  19. 19

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 40 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  23. 23

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

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ligonier 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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
99.3 mi · 40%
I 99 North
58.1 mi · 23%
I 81 North
33.1 mi · 13%
William Penn Highway
16.8 mi · 7%
William Penn Avenue
10.3 mi · 4%
Menoher Boulevard
9.3 mi · 4%
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 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.5 mi
203.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lamar
02h 02m from Ligonier
Leave By
8:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ligonier and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 249.9 miles (402.1 km) and usually takes 04h 04m 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?

Lamar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.3 miles from Ligonier and 125.5 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 203.4 miles (327.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.5 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 8:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.04 one way or $72.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Ligonier and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Lamar

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

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

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Lewistown

48 mi away
150 Helen Street
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Tyrone

71 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
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Huntingdon

72 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

92 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ligonier and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 203.4 mi (327.34 km).

Ligonier

#1 Ligonier

Township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

Population1,506
Coordinates40.2431300, -79.2375300
Altitude365
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: PA 711 North (-79.237499, 40.243147)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 402 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.82 gal
33.37 L · about $36.04
Round trip
$72.08
17.64 gal · 66.74 L
Estimated CO2
78.4 kg one way
Round trip: 156.8 kg / 346 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $36.04 $72.08
Mid-grade $4.60 $40.56 $81.13
Premium $4.95 $43.69 $87.39
Diesel $5.98 $52.74 $105.49

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Ligonier and Scranton. The current time is 02:34:49.

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.