How far is Morrisville, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Morrisville, PA to Scranton, PA is about 329.7 miles (530.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 257.9 miles (415 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 29m 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
329.72 mi
05h 14m
Flight
257.86 mi
414.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
257.86 mi
Kilometers
414.98 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
329.72 mi
Kilometers
530.63 km
Drive Time
05h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Sun, Apr 19, 3:27 AM EDT
Return by in Morrisville
Sun, Apr 19, 8:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morrisville
2026-04-18T22:12
Arrive Scranton
Sun, Apr 19, 3:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:15 AM to 1:15 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
6:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morrisville
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
Port Matilda
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Morrisville
159.2 mi
02h 37m
To Scranton
170.5 mi
02h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 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 Morrisville and Scranton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mount Morris Road

    131 m · 15 sec · Mount Morris Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Roy E. Furman Highway

    537 ft · 12 sec · Roy E. Furman Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Jefferson Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Jefferson Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Greene Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Greene Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Jefferson Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Jefferson Road

  6. 6

    Turn left

    5.6 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Front Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Front Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Low Hill Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Low Hill Road

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1.5 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway

    6 mi · 6 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: New Stanton

    1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    20 mi · 28 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA Turnpike 66 North: Delmont

    1791 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

    12.9 mi · 14 min · Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1766 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22 East: Blairsville

    1468 ft · 49 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    34.3 mi · 47 min · William Penn Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  21. 21

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    41 mi · 45 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  24. 24

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

    12.3 mi · 15 min

  25. 25

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

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    99.3 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Keystone Shortway

  27. 27

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 40 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  30. 30

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  31. 31

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

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  32. 32

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
35 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
7 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
99.3 mi · 30%
I 99 North
58.1 mi · 18%
William Penn Highway
51 mi · 15%
I 81 North
33.1 mi · 10%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
20 mi · 6%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 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
05h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+71.8 mi
257.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Matilda
02h 37m from Morrisville
Leave By
6:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Morrisville 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 Morrisville to Scranton?

The road trip is about 329.7 miles (530.6 km) and usually takes 05h 14m 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?

Port Matilda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 159.2 miles from Morrisville and 170.5 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 257.9 miles (415 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.8 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 6:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.52 one way or $95.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Port Matilda

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

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

Huntingdon

35 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

43 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Lewistown

46 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morrisville and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 257.86 mi (414.98 km).

Morrisville

#1 Morrisville

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States

Population8,490
Coordinates39.8948000, -80.1617300
Altitude300
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Mount Morris Road (-80.161608, 39.894893)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 531 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.63 gal
44.04 L · about $47.52
Round trip
$95.04
23.26 gal · 88.08 L
Estimated CO2
103.4 kg one way
Round trip: 206.7 kg / 456 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $47.52 $95.04
Mid-grade $4.60 $53.49 $106.97
Premium $4.95 $57.62 $115.23
Diesel $5.98 $69.55 $139.09

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Morrisville and Scranton. The current time is 22:12:51.

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.