How far is New Wilmington, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from New Wilmington, PA to Scranton, PA is about 287.5 miles (462.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 243.2 miles (391.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
287.5 mi
04h 37m
Flight
243.2 mi
391.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
243.2 mi
Kilometers
391.4 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
287.5 mi
Kilometers
462.69 km
Drive Time
04h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:08 AM EDT
Return by in New Wilmington
Thu, Apr 23, 4:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Wilmington
2026-04-22T19:30
Arrive Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 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
7:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Wilmington
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
Snow Shoe
PA

Township in Centre County, Pennsylvania

From New Wilmington
143.5 mi
02h 18m
To Scranton
144 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between New Wilmington and Scranton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Wilmington and Scranton.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    8 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Neshannock Avenue

    27 m · 7 sec · East Neshannock Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Market Street

    1802 ft · 1 min · North Market Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Mercer-New Wilmington Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Mercer-New Wilmington Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Steingrabe Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Steingrabe Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Erie Street

    566 ft · 11 sec · South Erie Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Perry Highway

    963 ft · 24 sec · Perry Highway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 80 East: Clarion

    1120 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    244.4 mi · 4 hr 23 min · Keystone Shortway

  10. 10

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 40 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  14. 14

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

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
244 mi · 85%
I 81 North
33.1 mi · 12%
Mercer-New Wilmington Road
6.25 mi · 2%
Steingrabe Road
1.19 mi
River Street
0.96 mi
North Market Street
0.34 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.3 mi
243.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Snow Shoe
02h 18m from New Wilmington
Leave By
7:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Scattered Rain Showers leaving New Wilmington and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Wilmington to Scranton?

The road trip is about 287.5 miles (462.7 km) and usually takes 04h 37m 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 143.5 miles from New Wilmington and 144 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 243.2 miles (391.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.3 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 7:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.43 one way or $82.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around New Wilmington and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Snow Shoe

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Snow Shoe, 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 Snow Shoe.

RAIL

Tyrone

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

58 mi away
150 Helen Street
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Huntingdon

61 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

69 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Wilmington and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 243.2 mi (391.4 km).

New Wilmington

#1 New Wilmington

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,205
Coordinates41.1222800, -80.3328400
Altitude319
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: (-80.332757, 41.122402)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 463 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.14 gal
38.4 L · about $41.43
Round trip
$82.86
20.28 gal · 76.8 L
Estimated CO2
90.1 kg one way
Round trip: 180.2 kg / 397 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $41.43 $82.86
Mid-grade $4.60 $46.63 $93.27
Premium $4.95 $50.23 $100.47
Diesel $5.98 $60.64 $121.27

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between New Wilmington and Scranton. The current time is 19:30:22.

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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.