How far is Saint Clair, PA from City of Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Saint Clair, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 282.2 miles (454.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 235 miles (378.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 44m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Clair and City of Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Clair and City of Scranton.
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Start on Clover Street
128 m · 25 sec · Clover Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Arlington Avenue
136 m · 19 sec · Arlington Avenue
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Turn right onto Eleanor Street
1732 ft · 1 min · Eleanor Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Holt Street
148 m · 22 sec · Holt Street
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Continue on Barry Street
985 ft · 32 sec · Barry Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Josephine Street
24 m · 8 sec · Josephine Street
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Turn left onto South 27th Street
644 ft · 28 sec · South 27th Street
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Turn right onto Jane Street
74 m · 16 sec · Jane Street
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Turn left onto South 28th Street
1425 ft · 1 min · South 28th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Water Street
141 m · 21 sec · South Water Street
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Turn left onto Hot Metal Street
1669 ft · 1 min · Hot Metal Street
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Turn left onto Second Avenue
600 ft · 17 sec · Second Avenue
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Turn right onto Bates Street
60 m · 3 sec · Bates Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 376 East: Monroeville
1345 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
11.6 mi · 16 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway
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Continue on William Penn Highway
16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
2680 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
41 mi · 45 min
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Keep slight left
4 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte
12.3 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport
1283 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
99.3 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
32.4 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 307
835 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto River Street
1.5 km · 2 min · River Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
953 ft · 19 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Clair and City of Scranton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Saint Clair and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near City of Scranton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Clair to City of Scranton?
The road trip is about 282.2 miles (454.2 km) and usually takes 04h 52m 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?
Pleasant Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.6 miles from Saint Clair and 141.7 miles from City of Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 235 miles (378.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.2 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 7:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.70 one way or $81.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Saint Clair and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near City of Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Gap
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pleasant Gap.
Lewistown
Tyrone
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Clair and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 234.97 mi (378.15 km).
#1 Saint Clair
Borough in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,823 |
| Coordinates | 40.4164600, -79.9714400 |
| Altitude | 353 |
| Country | United States |
#2 City of Scranton
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 76,089 |
| Coordinates | 41.4043700, -75.6649100 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cedar Avenue (-75.663942, 41.404264)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 454 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $40.70 | $81.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $45.81 | $91.61 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $49.34 | $98.68 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $59.56 | $119.12 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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