How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Scranton, PA?
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
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania and the center of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. It is located on the Allegheny River in western Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh is known for its steel industry, its many bridges, and its many attractions, such as the Carnegie Museum of Natural History and the Andy Warhol Museum.
| 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
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania. It is located in the Lackawanna Valley in northeastern Pennsylvania. Scranton is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Steamtown National Historic Site and the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple.
| 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 03:52:47.
| 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 $37.11 (diesel $47.59).
Pennsylvania gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.72 | $4.12 | $4.44 | $4.77 |
| Total | $37.11 | $41.16 | $44.34 | $47.59 |
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 (in Pennsylvania ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.717 (Diesel $4.767) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 18, 2024.
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.
