How far is Scranton, PA from Bellevue, PA?

The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Bellevue, PA is about 153 miles (246.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.2 miles (193.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 02m 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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Road
153.01 mi
03h 31m
Flight
120.23 mi
193.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.23 mi
Kilometers
193.49 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.01 mi
Kilometers
246.25 km
Drive Time
03h 31m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellevue
Thu, Apr 16, 3:51 AM EDT
Return by in Scranton
Thu, Apr 16, 7:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scranton
2026-04-16T00:19
Arrive Bellevue
Thu, Apr 16, 3:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Scranton
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
Cressona
PA

Borough in southern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

From Scranton
76.5 mi
01h 45m
To Bellevue
76.5 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wyoming Avenue

    689 ft · 38 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue

    976 ft · 25 sec · Lackawanna Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Cedar Avenue

    1191 ft · 22 sec · Cedar Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Cedar Avenue

    122 m · 13 sec · Cedar Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · River Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1178 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    59.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 61 North: Frackville

    2062 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Skyline Drive

    153 m · 14 sec · Skyline Drive

  10. 10

    Turn uturn onto Skyline Drive

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Skyline Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Joseph H. Long Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Joseph H. Long Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Pottsville Saint Clair Highway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Pottsville Saint Clair Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on North Claude A. Lord Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North Claude A. Lord Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Pottsville Boulevard

    1152 ft · 15 sec · Pottsville Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Route 61 South

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Route 61 South

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    532 ft · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Pottsville Street

    3152 ft · 2 min · Pottsville Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Sillyman Street

    1554 ft · 26 sec · South Sillyman Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Chestnut Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Chestnut Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Chestnut Street

    8.6 mi · 13 min · Chestnut Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Four Point Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Four Point Road

  22. 22

    Take the ramp right toward I 78 West, US 22 West: Harrisburg

    1198 ft · 29 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · William Penn Highway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 501: Bethel

    806 ft · 29 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Lancaster Avenue

    1546 ft · 43 sec · Lancaster Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Lancaster Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Lancaster Avenue

  27. 27

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

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Lancaster Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on North College Street

    5.5 mi · 7 min · North College Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Stiegel Pike

    6 mi · 7 min · Stiegel Pike

  30. 30

    Continue on Furnace Hill Pike

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Furnace Hill Pike

  31. 31

    Continue on Furnace Hills Pike

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Furnace Hills Pike

  32. 32

    Continue on North Broad Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Lititz Pike

    6.1 mi · 12 min · Lititz Pike

  34. 34

    Continue on North Duke Street

    149 m · 21 sec · North Duke Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto East Liberty Street

    1102 ft · 31 sec · East Liberty Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto North Prince Street

    2 mi · 6 min · North Prince Street

  37. 37

    Continue on Willow Street Pike

    6.1 mi · 10 min · Willow Street Pike

  38. 38

    Continue on Lancaster Pike

    1345 ft · 21 sec · Lancaster Pike

  39. 39

    Keep slight right to continue on Lancaster Pike

    1093 ft · 17 sec · Lancaster Pike

  40. 40

    Keep slight right to continue on Lancaster Pike

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Lancaster Pike

  41. 41

    Take the exit right toward Holtwood Road

    560 ft · 28 sec · Holtwood Road

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Holtwood Road

    9.3 mi · 13 min · Holtwood Road

  43. 43

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Delta Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Delta Road

  44. 44

    Turn right onto Delta Bypass

    2536 ft · 43 sec · Delta Bypass

  45. 45

    Continue on Delta Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Delta Road

  46. 46

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bryansville Road

    3 m · 1 sec · Bryansville Road

  47. 47

    Exit the roundabout onto Bryansville Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Bryansville Road

  48. 48

    Turn right onto Miller Road

    1 mi · 3 min · Miller Road

  49. 49

    Turn right onto Gemmill Road

    16 m · 2 sec · Gemmill Road

  50. 50

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gemmill Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
50 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
American Legion Memorial Highway
59.7 mi · 39%
Chestnut Street
9.53 mi · 6%
Holtwood Road
9.42 mi · 6%
Willow Street Pike
6.14 mi · 4%
Lititz Pike
6.13 mi · 4%
Stiegel Pike
5.97 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

American Legion Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

59.7 mi · 01h 10m

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
03h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.8 mi
120.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cressona
01h 45m from Scranton
Leave By
9:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Scranton and Partly Sunny near Bellevue.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 153 miles (246.2 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?

Cressona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.5 miles from Scranton and 76.5 miles from Bellevue.

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

The direct path is about 120.2 miles (193.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.8 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.06 one way or $44.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48 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 near Bellevue.

Stop Ideas Near Cressona

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

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

RAIL

Mount Joy

63 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
BUS

White Haven, PA

64 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

64 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Lancaster station

64 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 120.23 mi (193.49 km).

Scranton

#1 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Bellevue

#2 Bellevue

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States

Population7,980
Coordinates39.7606600, -76.3985700
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Scranton (-75.6649, 41.40916)
End: Bellevue (-76.39857, 39.76066)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 246 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.4 gal
20.44 L · about $22.06
Round trip
$44.13
10.8 gal · 40.88 L
Estimated CO2
48 kg one way
Round trip: 96 kg / 212 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $22.06 $44.13
Mid-grade $4.60 $24.83 $49.67
Premium $4.95 $26.75 $53.50
Diesel $5.98 $32.29 $64.58

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Scranton and Bellevue. The current time is 00:19:33.

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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.