How far is Pleasant Hills, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Pleasant Hills, PA to Scranton, PA is about 301 miles (484.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 236.4 miles (380.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 12m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
300.97 mi
05h 06m
Flight
236.34 mi
380.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
236.34 mi
Kilometers
380.36 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
300.97 mi
Kilometers
484.36 km
Drive Time
05h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Sat, Apr 18, 5:13 AM EDT
Return by in Pleasant Hills
Sat, Apr 18, 10:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pleasant Hills
2026-04-18T00:07
Arrive Scranton
Sat, Apr 18, 5:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:06 AM to 1:06 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
6:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pleasant Hills
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
Houserville
PA

Census designated place

From Pleasant Hills
142.6 mi
02h 33m
To Scranton
158.4 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph S
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pleasant Hills and Scranton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pleasant Hills and Scranton.

  1. 1

    Start on Caryl Drive

    113 m · 23 sec · Caryl Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Constitution Drive

    100 m · 15 sec · Constitution Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Old Clairton Road

    1918 ft · 1 min · Old Clairton Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Clairton Boulevard

    71 m · 5 sec · Clairton Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward McKeesport, West Mifflin, Allegheny County Airport

    152 m · 14 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Lebanon Church Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Lebanon Church Road

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Lebanon Church Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Lebanon Church Road

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard

    2553 ft · 45 sec · Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Richland Avenue

    2095 ft · 35 sec · Richland Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on W.D. Mansfield Memorial Bridge

    1876 ft · 32 sec · W.D. Mansfield Memorial Bridge

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Continue on 5th Avenue

    4.5 mi · 9 min · 5th Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Patton Street

    845 ft · 20 sec · Patton Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Avenue U

    65 m · 6 sec · Avenue U

  15. 15

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

    70 m · 12 sec · Avenue U

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Watkins Avenue

    595 ft · 16 sec · Watkins Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on State Street

    1059 ft · 36 sec · State Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Broadway Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Broadway Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Mosside Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Mosside Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn straight

    611 ft · 26 sec

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Northern Pike

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Northern Pike

  22. 22

    Turn right onto William Penn Highway

    43 mi · 1 hr 3 min · William Penn Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

    1.4 km · 1 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    41 mi · 45 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte

    12.3 mi · 15 min

  30. 30

    Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    99.3 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Keystone Shortway

  32. 32

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  33. 33

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 40 min

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  35. 35

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  36. 36

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

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  37. 37

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pleasant Hills and Scranton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
40 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
99.3 mi · 33%
William Penn Highway
59.7 mi · 20%
I 99 North
58.1 mi · 19%
I 81 North
33.1 mi · 11%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 5%
5th Avenue
4.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
05h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64.6 mi
236.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Houserville
02h 33m from Pleasant Hills
Leave By
6:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Pleasant Hills and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pleasant Hills to Scranton?

The road trip is about 301 miles (484.4 km) and usually takes 05h 06m 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?

Houserville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.6 miles from Pleasant Hills and 158.4 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 236.4 miles (380.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.6 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 6:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.39 one way or $86.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Pleasant Hills and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Houserville

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

34 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

39 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Huntingdon

41 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pleasant Hills and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 236.34 mi (380.36 km).

Pleasant Hills

#1 Pleasant Hills

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population7,968
Coordinates40.3356300, -79.9606100
Altitude374
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Caryl Drive (-79.960231, 40.335594)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 484 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.62 gal
40.2 L · about $43.39
Round trip
$86.79
21.24 gal · 80.4 L
Estimated CO2
94.4 kg one way
Round trip: 188.8 kg / 416 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $43.39 $86.79
Mid-grade $4.60 $48.84 $97.68
Premium $4.95 $52.61 $105.22
Diesel $5.98 $63.51 $127.02

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Pleasant Hills and Scranton. The current time is 00:07:10.

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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.