How far is Scranton, PA from Big Beaver, PA?

The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Big Beaver, PA is about 310.1 miles (499 km), with a travel time of about 05h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 247.8 miles (398.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 43m 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
310.05 mi
05h 51m
Flight
247.82 mi
398.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
247.82 mi
Kilometers
398.83 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
310.05 mi
Kilometers
498.97 km
Drive Time
05h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Big Beaver
Thu, Apr 23, 12:10 PM EDT
Return by in Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 6:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scranton
2026-04-23T06:19
Arrive Big Beaver
Thu, Apr 23, 12:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:52 AM to 1:52 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
5:16 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Coaldale
PA

Borough in eastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

From Scranton
154.8 mi
02h 55m
To Big Beaver
155.3 mi
02h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and Big Beaver.

  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

    32.7 mi · 40 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    243.9 mi · 4 hr 23 min · Keystone Shortway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 19: Mercer

    816 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    73 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto South Erie Street

    743 ft · 20 sec · South Erie Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Steingrabe Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Steingrabe Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Mercer-New Wilmington Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Mercer-New Wilmington Road

  15. 15

    Continue on North Market Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Market Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Beechwood Road

    807 ft · 41 sec · Beechwood Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South New Castle Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South New Castle Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Glen Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Glen Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Mitchell Road

    140 m · 9 sec · Mitchell Road

  21. 21

    Take the ramp straight

    2132 ft · 52 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Beaver Valley Expressway

    5 mi · 5 min · Beaver Valley Expressway

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Beaver Valley Expressway

    11.1 mi · 12 min · Beaver Valley Expressway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP, PA 351: Ohio, Harrisburg

    1278 ft · 31 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    79 m · 14 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto I 376 Toll West: New Castle

    902 ft · 22 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right

    153 m · 17 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Shenango Road

    2706 ft · 1 min · Shenango Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Foxwood Road

    680 ft · 18 sec · Foxwood Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Valley Drive

    1321 ft · 1 min · Valley Drive

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
31 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
244 mi · 79%
American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 11%
Beaver Valley Expressway
16.1 mi · 5%
Mercer-New Wilmington Road
6.25 mi · 2%
South New Castle Street
2.35 mi · 1%
Steingrabe Road
1.19 mi
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

244 mi · 04h 23m

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 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.3 mi
247.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coaldale
02h 55m from Scranton
Leave By
5:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Scranton and Mostly Sunny near Big Beaver.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Scranton to Big Beaver?

The road trip is about 310.1 miles (499 km) and usually takes 05h 51m 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?

Coaldale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.8 miles from Scranton and 155.3 miles from Big Beaver.

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

The direct path is about 247.8 miles (398.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.3 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 5:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.70 one way or $89.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Scranton and Mostly Sunny near Big Beaver.

Stop Ideas Near Coaldale

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

30 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

51 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Huntingdon

52 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

62 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Big Beaver. Straight-line distance: 247.82 mi (398.83 km).

Scranton

#1 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Big Beaver

#2 Big Beaver

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,827
Coordinates40.8245100, -80.3628400
Altitude332
CountryUnited States
Start: Scranton (-75.6649, 41.40916)
End: Big Beaver (-80.36284, 40.82451)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 499 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.94 gal
41.41 L · about $44.70
Round trip
$89.40
21.88 gal · 82.82 L
Estimated CO2
97.2 kg one way
Round trip: 194.4 kg / 429 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $44.70 $89.40
Mid-grade $4.60 $50.31 $100.63
Premium $4.95 $54.20 $108.39
Diesel $5.98 $65.42 $130.84

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Scranton and Big Beaver. The current time is 06:19:00.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.