How far is Munhall, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Munhall, PA to Scranton, PA is about 282.4 miles (454.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 232 miles (373.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 19m 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
282.33 mi
04h 39m
Flight
232.04 mi
373.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
232.04 mi
Kilometers
373.43 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
282.33 mi
Kilometers
454.36 km
Drive Time
04h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Sat, Apr 18, 2:15 AM EDT
Return by in Munhall
Sat, Apr 18, 6:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Munhall
2026-04-17T21:35
Arrive Scranton
Sat, Apr 18, 2:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 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
7:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Munhall
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 Munhall
140.2 mi
02h 20m
To Scranton
142.1 mi
02h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

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 Munhall and Scranton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1212 ft · 26 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Farragut Street

    63 m · 6 sec · Farragut Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Vondera Street

    1439 ft · 40 sec · Vondera Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Homestead Duquesne Road

    1202 ft · 38 sec · Homestead Duquesne Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Duquesne Avenue

    2551 ft · 1 min · Duquesne Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Home Street

    25 m · 4 sec · Home Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Greensprings Avenue

    150 m · 13 sec · Greensprings Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Cypress Street

    51 m · 10 sec · Cypress Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    1307 ft · 1 min · Maple Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Whitaker Street

    753 ft · 21 sec · Whitaker Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Whitaker Way

    595 ft · 19 sec · Whitaker Way

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Mifflin Street

    928 ft · 26 sec · Mifflin Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Mifflin Road

    731 ft · 22 sec · Mifflin Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto River Road

    133 m · 20 sec · River Road

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Rankin Bridge, Swissvale

    775 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Rankin Bridge

    2445 ft · 1 min · Rankin Bridge

  17. 17

    Continue on South Braddock Avenue

    1.2 mi · 4 min · South Braddock Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on South Braddock Avenue

    2057 ft · 52 sec · South Braddock Avenue

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 376 East: Monroeville

    962 ft · 25 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    7.9 mi · 11 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  25. 25

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    41 mi · 45 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  28. 28

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

    12.3 mi · 15 min

  29. 29

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

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    99.3 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Keystone Shortway

  31. 31

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  32. 32

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 40 min

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  34. 34

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  35. 35

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

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  36. 36

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Munhall 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
39 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
5 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 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 · 21%
I 81 North
33.1 mi · 12%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 5%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
7.87 mi · 3%
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 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.4 mi
232 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pleasant Gap
02h 20m from Munhall
Leave By
7:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Munhall 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 Munhall to Scranton?

The road trip is about 282.4 miles (454.4 km) and usually takes 04h 39m 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 140.2 miles from Munhall and 142.1 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 232 miles (373.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.4 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 7:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.70 one way or $81.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Munhall 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.

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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 Munhall and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 232.04 mi (373.43 km).

Munhall

#1 Munhall

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population10,930
Coordinates40.3922900, -79.9000500
Altitude318
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-79.900281, 40.392305)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 454 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.96 gal
37.71 L · about $40.70
Round trip
$81.39
19.92 gal · 75.42 L
Estimated CO2
88.5 kg one way
Round trip: 177 kg / 390 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $40.70 $81.39
Mid-grade $4.60 $45.81 $91.61
Premium $4.95 $49.34 $98.68
Diesel $5.98 $59.56 $119.12

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 Munhall and Scranton. The current time is 21:35:27.

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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.