How far is Mount Oliver, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Mount Oliver, PA to Scranton, PA is about 284.3 miles (457.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 235.9 miles (379.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 44m 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
284.32 mi
04h 52m
Flight
235.93 mi
379.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
235.93 mi
Kilometers
379.69 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
284.32 mi
Kilometers
457.57 km
Drive Time
04h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Sat, Apr 18, 3:57 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Oliver
Sat, Apr 18, 8:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Oliver
2026-04-17T23:05
Arrive Scranton
Sat, Apr 18, 3:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 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
7:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Oliver
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
Pleasant Gap
PA

Census designated place

From Mount Oliver
141.2 mi
02h 26m
To Scranton
143.1 mi
02h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
75°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Oliver and Scranton.

  1. 1

    Start on Hays Avenue

    36 m · 6 sec · Hays Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Brownsville Road

    1202 ft · 26 sec · Brownsville Road

  3. 3

    Continue on South 18th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South 18th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Mission Street

    2073 ft · 1 min · Mission Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Barry Street

    736 ft · 21 sec · Barry Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Josephine Street

    24 m · 8 sec · Josephine Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South 27th Street

    644 ft · 28 sec · South 27th Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Jane Street

    74 m · 16 sec · Jane Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South 28th Street

    1425 ft · 1 min · South 28th Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Water Street

    141 m · 21 sec · South Water Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Hot Metal Street

    1669 ft · 1 min · Hot Metal Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Second Avenue

    600 ft · 17 sec · Second Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Bates Street

    60 m · 3 sec · Bates Street

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right toward I 376 East: Monroeville

    1345 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    11.6 mi · 16 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  20. 20

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    41 mi · 45 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  23. 23

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

    12.3 mi · 15 min

  24. 24

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

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    99.3 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Keystone Shortway

  26. 26

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 40 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  30. 30

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

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  31. 31

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Oliver 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
34 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
5 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
99.3 mi · 35%
William Penn Highway
61.6 mi · 22%
I 99 North
58.1 mi · 20%
I 81 North
33.1 mi · 12%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 5%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
11.6 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 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.4 mi
235.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pleasant Gap
02h 26m from Mount Oliver
Leave By
7:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Mount Oliver and 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 Mount Oliver to Scranton?

The road trip is about 284.3 miles (457.6 km) and usually takes 04h 52m 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 141.2 miles from Mount Oliver and 143.1 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 235.9 miles (379.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.4 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 7:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.98 one way or $81.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Mount Oliver and Chance Rain Showers near Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Gap

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

34 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

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

48 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

68 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Oliver and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 235.93 mi (379.69 km).

Mount Oliver

#1 Mount Oliver

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population3,257
Coordinates40.4142400, -79.9878300
Altitude350
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Hays Avenue (-79.987827, 40.41424)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 458 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.03 gal
37.98 L · about $40.98
Round trip
$81.97
20.06 gal · 75.96 L
Estimated CO2
89.1 kg one way
Round trip: 178.3 kg / 393 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $40.98 $81.97
Mid-grade $4.60 $46.13 $92.26
Premium $4.95 $49.69 $99.38
Diesel $5.98 $59.98 $119.96

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 Mount Oliver and Scranton. The current time is 23:05:44.

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.