How far is Scranton, PA from Berlin, PA?
The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Berlin, PA is about 253.6 miles (408.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 200.9 miles (323.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 51m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 55m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Centre County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scranton and Berlin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and Berlin.
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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
98.5 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte
1410 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left onto Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 28 min · Jacksonville Road
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Keep slight left to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona
61.7 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford
87 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Business 220
1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
991 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West, I 70 West: Pittsburgh
1181 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
26.9 mi · 31 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Turn right
682 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto Brotherton Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Brotherton Road
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Turn right onto Glades Pike
1177 ft · 30 sec · Glades Pike
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Turn left onto Brotherton Road
3.3 mi · 8 min · Brotherton Road
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Turn left onto Berlin Plank Road
531 ft · 9 sec · Berlin Plank Road
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Continue on Broadway Street
1703 ft · 36 sec · Broadway Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
931 ft · 34 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue
11 m · 2 sec · 5th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 5th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scranton and Berlin.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
98.5 mi · 01h 47m
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.
Sunny leaving Scranton and Sunny near Berlin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scranton to Berlin?
The road trip is about 253.6 miles (408.1 km) and usually takes 04h 55m 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?
Snydertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.7 miles from Scranton and 126.9 miles from Berlin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 200.9 miles (323.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.7 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 7:08 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.57 one way or $73.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Scranton and Sunny near Berlin.
Stop Ideas Near Snydertown
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 Snydertown.
Lewistown
Tyrone
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Berlin. Straight-line distance: 200.88 mi (323.28 km).
#1 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Berlin
Borough in Pennsylvania, USA
| Population | 1,931 |
| Coordinates | 39.9206400, -78.9578000 |
| Altitude | 710 |
| Country | United States |
End: Berlin (-78.9578, 39.92064)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 408 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 09m |
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 | $36.57 | $73.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $41.16 | $82.32 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $44.34 | $88.68 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $53.52 | $107.04 |
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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