How far is New Stanton, PA from City of Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from New Stanton, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 272 miles (437.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 221.9 miles (357.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 02m 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 31m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat of Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Stanton and City of Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Stanton and City of Scranton.
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Start on the route
34 m · 14 sec
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Turn left
103 m · 30 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Westmore Avenue
86 m · 14 sec · Westmore Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Center Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Center Avenue
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Take the ramp left
3112 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
11.7 mi · 13 min · Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
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Continue straight
1766 ft · 36 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22 East: Blairsville
1468 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
34.3 mi · 47 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
953 ft · 19 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Stanton and City of 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.
Partly Sunny leaving New Stanton and Rain Showers Likely near City of Scranton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Stanton to City of Scranton?
The road trip is about 272 miles (437.8 km) and usually takes 04h 31m 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?
Bellefonte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.6 miles from New Stanton and 136.4 miles from City of Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 221.9 miles (357.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.1 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 7:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.23 one way or $78.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around New Stanton and Rain Showers Likely near City of Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Bellefonte
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 Bellefonte.
Lewistown
Tyrone
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Stanton and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 221.91 mi (357.13 km).
#1 New Stanton
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,042 |
| Coordinates | 40.2192400, -79.6094800 |
| Altitude | 297 |
| Country | United States |
#2 City of Scranton
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 76,089 |
| Coordinates | 41.4043700, -75.6649100 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cedar Avenue (-75.663942, 41.404264)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 438 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 23m |
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 | $39.23 | $78.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $44.15 | $88.30 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $47.56 | $95.12 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $57.41 | $114.82 |
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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