How far is Scranton, PA from Beaver Falls, PA?
The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Beaver Falls, PA is about 314.4 miles (505.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 246.6 miles (396.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 06h 01m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Borough in eastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scranton and Beaver Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and Beaver Falls.
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Start on Wyoming Avenue
689 ft · 38 sec · Wyoming Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue
976 ft · 25 sec · Lackawanna Avenue
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Turn right onto Cedar Avenue
1191 ft · 22 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Continue on Cedar Avenue
122 m · 13 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Turn left onto River Street
1.4 km · 2 min · River Street
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Take the ramp right
1178 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 40 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
239.9 mi · 4 hr 19 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79 South: Pittsburgh
1983 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
20.5 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 488: Prospect, Portersville
868 ft · 57 sec
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Turn left onto East Portersville Road
2352 ft · 59 sec · East Portersville Road
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Turn slight right onto Perry Highway
879 ft · 26 sec · Perry Highway
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Turn left onto West Portersville Road
7.9 mi · 13 min · West Portersville Road
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Turn slight left onto Mercer Road
2 mi · 5 min · Mercer Road
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Turn left
3.8 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Bennetts Run Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Bennetts Run Road
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Continue on 2nd Avenue East
2044 ft · 41 sec · 2nd Avenue East
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Turn right onto Eastvale Bridge
1138 ft · 27 sec · Eastvale Bridge
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 7th Avenue
1.6 km · 3 min · 7th Avenue
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Turn left onto 11th Street
25 m · 4 sec · 11th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 11th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scranton and Beaver Falls.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
240 mi · 04h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Scranton and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Beaver Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scranton to Beaver Falls?
The road trip is about 314.4 miles (505.9 km) and usually takes 06h 01m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Coaldale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157 miles from Scranton and 157.4 miles from Beaver Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 246.6 miles (396.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.8 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.31 one way or $90.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Scranton and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Beaver Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Coaldale
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 Coaldale.
Tyrone
Altoona Transportation Center
Huntingdon
Lewistown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Beaver Falls. Straight-line distance: 246.58 mi (396.84 km).
#1 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Beaver Falls
City in Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 8,255 |
| Coordinates | 40.7520100, -80.3192300 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
End: Beaver Falls (-80.31923, 40.75201)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 506 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 55m |
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 | $45.31 | $90.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $51.00 | $102.01 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $54.94 | $109.88 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $66.32 | $132.64 |
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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