How far is New Castle, PA from Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from New Castle, PA to Scranton, PA is about 294.3 miles (473.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 244.9 miles (394.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 41m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 50m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Centre County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Sunny
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Castle and Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Castle and Scranton.
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Start on the route
41 m · 12 sec
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Turn right onto North Jefferson Street
956 ft · 41 sec · North Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto East Wallace Avenue
1404 ft · 42 sec · East Wallace Avenue
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Turn left onto Highland Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Highland Avenue
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Continue on Mercer Road
4.3 mi · 8 min · Mercer Road
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Turn left
2.9 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Mercer-New Wilmington Road
6.3 mi · 9 min · Mercer-New Wilmington Road
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Turn right onto Steingrabe Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Steingrabe Road
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Turn right onto South Erie Street
566 ft · 11 sec · South Erie Street
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Continue on Perry Highway
963 ft · 24 sec · Perry Highway
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Take the ramp left toward I 80 East: Clarion
1120 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
244.4 mi · 4 hr 23 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 New Castle and Scranton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
244 mi · 04h 23m
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.
Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving New Castle and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Scranton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Castle to Scranton?
The road trip is about 294.3 miles (473.7 km) and usually takes 04h 50m 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?
Snow Shoe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.1 miles from New Castle and 146.3 miles from Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 244.9 miles (394.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.4 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 7:18 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.45 one way or $84.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around New Castle and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Snow Shoe
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 Snow Shoe.
Tyrone
Lewistown
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Castle and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 244.96 mi (394.23 km).
#1 New Castle
City in and the county seat of Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 22,375 |
| Coordinates | 41.0036700, -80.3470100 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| 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: 474 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $42.45 | $84.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $47.78 | $95.57 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $51.47 | $102.94 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $62.13 | $124.26 |
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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