How far is McKeesport, PA from Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from McKeesport, PA to Scranton, PA is about 279.1 miles (449.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 231.3 miles (372.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 23m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 41m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McKeesport and Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McKeesport and Scranton.
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Start on Penny Street
5 m · 3 sec · Penny Street
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Turn right onto Walnut Street
1379 ft · 53 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn right onto Lysle Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Lysle Boulevard
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Continue on 5th Avenue
4.5 mi · 9 min · 5th Avenue
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Turn right onto Patton Street
845 ft · 20 sec · Patton Street
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Turn right onto Avenue U
65 m · 6 sec · Avenue U
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Avenue U
70 m · 12 sec · Avenue U
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Turn left onto Watkins Avenue
595 ft · 16 sec · Watkins Avenue
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Continue on State Street
1059 ft · 36 sec · State Street
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Continue on Broadway Boulevard
1.8 mi · 3 min · Broadway Boulevard
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Turn left onto Mosside Boulevard
2.7 mi · 5 min · Mosside Boulevard
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Turn straight
611 ft · 26 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Northern Pike
1.7 mi · 4 min · Northern Pike
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Turn right onto William Penn Highway
43 mi · 1 hr 3 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 McKeesport and Scranton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving McKeesport and Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny near Scranton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McKeesport to Scranton?
The road trip is about 279.1 miles (449.2 km) and usually takes 04h 41m 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?
Pleasant Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.3 miles from McKeesport and 139.8 miles from Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 231.3 miles (372.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.8 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 7:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.25 one way or $80.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around McKeesport and Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny near Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Gap
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 Pleasant Gap.
Lewistown
Tyrone
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McKeesport and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 231.28 mi (372.21 km).
#1 McKeesport
City in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 18,927 |
| Coordinates | 40.3478500, -79.8642200 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| 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: 449 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $40.25 | $80.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $45.30 | $90.60 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $48.80 | $97.59 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $58.90 | $117.81 |
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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