How far is Scranton, PA from Centerville, PA?

The estimated driving distance from Scranton, PA to Centerville, PA is about 238.5 miles (383.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.

  • This page is using an estimated road distance while the full route geometry is refreshed.
  • The straight-line flight distance is about 190.8 miles (307.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Road route is being refreshed. This page currently uses an estimated driving distance until a routing provider returns the full road geometry.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
238.52 mi
04h 10m · estimated
Flight
190.81 mi
307.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
190.81 mi
Kilometers
307.08 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Estimated road route
238.52 mi
Estimated
Kilometers
383.86 km
Drive Time
04h 10m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Centerville
Sat, Apr 11, 3:40 AM EDT
Return by in Scranton
Sat, Apr 11, 7:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scranton
2026-04-10T23:29
Arrive Centerville
Sat, Apr 11, 3:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 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
8:38 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
Liverpool
PA

Borough in northeastern Juniata County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Scranton
95.4 mi
02h 05m
To Centerville
143.1 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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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
04h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.7 mi
190.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Liverpool
02h 05m from Scranton
Leave By
8:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Scranton and Sunny near Centerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 238.5 miles (383.9 km) and usually takes 04h 10m 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?

Liverpool is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.4 miles from Scranton and 143.1 miles from Centerville.

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

The direct path is about 190.8 miles (307.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.7 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 8:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.40 one way or $68.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Scranton and Sunny near Centerville.

Stop Ideas Near Liverpool

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

36 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

48 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Lewistown

50 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

57 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Centerville. Straight-line distance: 190.81 mi (307.08 km).

Scranton

#1 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Centerville

Human settlement in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population3,133
Coordinates39.8295300, -78.6497400
Altitude364
CountryUnited States
Start: Scranton (-75.6649, 41.40916)
End: Centerville (-78.64974, 39.82953)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 384 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.42 gal
31.86 L · about $34.40
Round trip
$68.81
16.84 gal · 63.72 L
Estimated CO2
74.8 kg one way
Round trip: 149.7 kg / 330 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $34.40 $68.81
Mid-grade $4.60 $38.72 $77.45
Premium $4.95 $41.71 $83.43
Diesel $5.98 $50.35 $100.70

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Scranton and Centerville. The current time is 23:29:12.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.