How far is Rennerdale, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Rennerdale, PA to Scranton, PA is about 293.4 miles (472.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 244 miles (392.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 06m 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
293.41 mi
05h 03m
Flight
243.94 mi
392.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
243.94 mi
Kilometers
392.59 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
293.41 mi
Kilometers
472.19 km
Drive Time
05h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Thu, Oct 15, 5:59 PM EDT
Return by in Rennerdale
Thu, Oct 15, 11:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rennerdale
2026-10-15T12:55
Arrive Scranton
Thu, Oct 15, 5:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:03 AM to 1:03 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
6:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rennerdale
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 Rennerdale
145.3 mi
02h 31m
To Scranton
148.1 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rennerdale and Scranton.

  1. 1

    Start on Sunnyside Avenue

    14 m · 8 sec · Sunnyside Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Noblestown Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Noblestown Road

  3. 3

    Continue on West Main Street

    2930 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Mansfield Boulevard

    1854 ft · 42 sec · Mansfield Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Broadway Street

    104 m · 11 sec · Broadway Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1072 ft · 26 sec · East Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Chestnut Street

    607 ft · 21 sec · Chestnut Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Academy Street

    111 m · 13 sec · Academy Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward I 376 West, I 376 East: Airport, Pittsbugh

    886 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 376 East: Pittsburgh

    1140 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway West

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway West

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    14.7 mi · 21 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  17. 17

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    41 mi · 45 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

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

    12.3 mi · 15 min

  21. 21

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

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    99.3 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Keystone Shortway

  23. 23

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 40 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  27. 27

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

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
31 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
5 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
99.3 mi · 34%
William Penn Highway
61.6 mi · 21%
I 99 North
58.1 mi · 20%
I 81 North
33.1 mi · 11%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
14.7 mi · 5%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 5%
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 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.4 mi
244 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Houserville
02h 31m from Rennerdale
Leave By
6:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Rennerdale and Mostly Sunny near Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rennerdale to Scranton?

The road trip is about 293.4 miles (472.2 km) and usually takes 05h 03m 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 145.3 miles from Rennerdale and 148.1 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 244 miles (392.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.4 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 6:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.20 one way or $92.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Rennerdale and Mostly Sunny 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 Rennerdale and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 243.94 mi (392.59 km).

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#1 Rennerdale

Situated in the southwestern region of Pennsylvania within Allegheny County, this unincorporated community rests at an average elevation of roughly 974 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates40.3984000, -80.1414500
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Sunnyside Avenue (-80.14145, 40.3984)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 472 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.35 gal
39.19 L · about $46.20
Round trip
$92.40
20.7 gal · 78.38 L
Estimated CO2
92 kg one way
Round trip: 184 kg / 406 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $46.20 $92.40
Mid-grade $4.93 $50.97 $101.95
Premium $5.31 $54.91 $109.81
Diesel $6.55 $67.79 $135.58

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Rennerdale and Scranton. The current time is 12:55:49.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.