How far is Point Marion, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Point Marion, PA to Scranton, PA is about 316.1 miles (508.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 250.4 miles (402.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 48m 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
316.1 mi
05h 24m
Flight
250.33 mi
402.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
250.33 mi
Kilometers
402.87 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
316.1 mi
Kilometers
508.71 km
Drive Time
05h 24m

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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 05h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:22 AM EDT
Return by in Point Marion
Thu, Apr 23, 8:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Point Marion
2026-04-22T21:58
Arrive Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:24 AM to 1:24 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
6:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Point Marion
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
Port Matilda
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Point Marion
157.8 mi
02h 42m
To Scranton
158.3 mi
02h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW
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 Point Marion and Scranton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Point Marion and Scranton.

  1. 1

    Start on Morgantown Road

    59 m · 3 sec · Morgantown Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Penn Street

    121 m · 9 sec · Penn Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Morgantown Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Morgantown Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Morgantown Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Morgantown Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Morgantown Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Morgantown Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Big Six Road

    1573 ft · 32 sec · Big Six Road

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1255 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Mon-Fayette Expressway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Mon-Fayette Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Mon/Fayette Expressway

    8 mi · 10 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    24.4 mi · 29 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

    13.3 mi · 14 min · Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1766 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22 East: Blairsville

    1468 ft · 49 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    34.3 mi · 47 min · William Penn Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  19. 19

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    41 mi · 45 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  22. 22

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

    12.3 mi · 15 min

  23. 23

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

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    99.3 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Keystone Shortway

  25. 25

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 40 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  29. 29

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

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  30. 30

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Point Marion 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
33 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
99.3 mi · 31%
I 99 North
58.1 mi · 18%
William Penn Highway
51 mi · 16%
I 81 North
33.1 mi · 10%
Mon/Fayette Expressway
32.4 mi · 10%
Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
13.7 mi · 4%
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 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.7 mi
250.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Matilda
02h 42m from Point Marion
Leave By
6:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Point Marion 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 Point Marion to Scranton?

The road trip is about 316.1 miles (508.7 km) and usually takes 05h 24m 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?

Port Matilda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.8 miles from Point Marion and 158.3 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 250.4 miles (402.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.7 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 6:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.56 one way or $91.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Point Marion and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Port Matilda

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

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

Huntingdon

35 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

43 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Lewistown

46 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Point Marion and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 250.33 mi (402.87 km).

Point Marion

#1 Point Marion

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,097
Coordinates39.7389700, -79.8986700
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Morgantown Road (-79.898784, 39.738932)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 509 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.15 gal
42.22 L · about $45.56
Round trip
$91.12
22.3 gal · 84.44 L
Estimated CO2
99.1 kg one way
Round trip: 198.2 kg / 437 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $45.56 $91.12
Mid-grade $4.60 $51.28 $102.56
Premium $4.95 $55.24 $110.47
Diesel $5.98 $66.68 $133.35

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Point Marion and Scranton. The current time is 21:58:42.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.