How far is Pittsburgh from Scranton?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Pittsburgh and Scranton is 235.76 miles (379.42 km).
Flight distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Scranton, PA is 235.76 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 34 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 30 minutes to travel from Pittsburgh to Scranton with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Scranton, Pennsylvania is: 282.91 miles (455.3 km) by car.
Driving from Pittsburgh to Scranton will take approximately 04 hours 35 minutes.
#1 Pittsburgh
County seat in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 299226 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°26'26"N 79°59'45"W |
| Latitude | 40.4406200 |
| Longitude | -79.9958900 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Scranton
County seat city in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, USA
| Population | 76532 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°24'33"N 75°39'54"W |
| Latitude | 41.4091600 |
| Longitude | -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Scranton: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767,41.409077)
Estimated Travel Time Between Pittsburgh and Scranton
The distance between Pittsburgh and Scranton is 455 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 03 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Pittsburgh and Scranton. The current time is 08:50:18.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 25 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 04 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 39 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 42 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 02 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 46 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 31 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 37.79 liters (9.98 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Pittsburgh and Scranton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Pittsburgh to Scranton is $40.95 (diesel $48.41).
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $4.102 (Diesel $4.849) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 26, 2023.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Pittsburgh and Scranton (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
