How far is Scranton, PA from Crafton, PA?

The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Crafton, PA is about 287.1 miles (462.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 239.4 miles (385.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 46m 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
287.16 mi
05h 53m
Flight
239.4 mi
385.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
239.4 mi
Kilometers
385.28 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
287.16 mi
Kilometers
462.14 km
Drive Time
05h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crafton
Thu, Apr 23, 8:59 AM EDT
Return by in Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scranton
2026-04-23T03:05
Arrive Crafton
Thu, Apr 23, 8:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:53 AM to 1:53 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
5:14 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
Houserville
PA

Census designated place

From Scranton
143.4 mi
02h 56m
To Crafton
143.8 mi
02h 56m

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

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    98.5 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Keystone Shortway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte

    1410 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Jacksonville Road

    24.2 mi · 28 min · Jacksonville Road

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona

    33.8 mi · 37 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2791 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.5 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.4 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    17.4 mi · 24 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 121: Green Tree, Crafton

    51 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 121 North: Crafton

    145 m · 21 sec

  21. 21

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

    713 ft · 28 sec · Mansfield Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto School Street

    2769 ft · 2 min · School Street

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto Baldwick Road

    3025 ft · 52 sec · Baldwick Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Crafton Boulevard

    795 ft · 15 sec · Crafton Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Noble Avenue

    1090 ft · 24 sec · Noble Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Bradford Avenue

    51 m · 5 sec · Bradford Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Stotz Avenue

    114 m · 9 sec · Stotz Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right

    58 m · 5 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
98.5 mi · 34%
William Penn Highway
61.2 mi · 21%
I 99 South
34.1 mi · 12%
American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 11%
Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 8%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
17.4 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.7 mi
239.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Houserville
02h 56m from Scranton
Leave By
5:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Scranton and Sunny near Crafton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 287.1 miles (462.1 km) and usually takes 05h 53m 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?

Houserville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.4 miles from Scranton and 143.8 miles from Crafton.

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

The direct path is about 239.4 miles (385.3 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 5:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.39 one way or $82.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Houserville

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

34 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

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

Huntingdon

41 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Crafton. Straight-line distance: 239.4 mi (385.28 km).

Scranton

#1 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Crafton

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population5,731
Coordinates40.4350700, -80.0661700
Altitude267
CountryUnited States
Start: Scranton (-75.6649, 41.40916)
End: Crafton (-80.06617, 40.43507)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 462 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.13 gal
38.36 L · about $41.39
Round trip
$82.78
20.26 gal · 76.72 L
Estimated CO2
90 kg one way
Round trip: 180.1 kg / 397 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $41.39 $82.78
Mid-grade $4.60 $46.59 $93.18
Premium $4.95 $50.18 $100.37
Diesel $5.98 $60.58 $121.15

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 Crafton. The current time is 03:05:51.

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.