How far is Scranton, PA from Ellport, PA?

The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Ellport, PA is about 305.5 miles (491.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 242 miles (389.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 28m 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
305.5 mi
05h 44m
Flight
241.98 mi
389.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
241.98 mi
Kilometers
389.43 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
305.5 mi
Kilometers
491.65 km
Drive Time
05h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ellport
Thu, Apr 23, 6:19 AM EDT
Return by in Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scranton
2026-04-23T00:34
Arrive Ellport
Thu, Apr 23, 6:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:44 AM to 1:44 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
5:32 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
Snow Shoe
PA

Township in Centre County, Pennsylvania

From Scranton
152.5 mi
02h 52m
To Ellport
153 mi
02h 52m

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
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    239.9 mi · 4 hr 19 min · Keystone Shortway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 South: Pittsburgh

    1983 ft · 57 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    20.5 mi · 22 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 488: Prospect, Portersville

    868 ft · 57 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Portersville Road

    2352 ft · 59 sec · East Portersville Road

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Perry Highway

    879 ft · 26 sec · Perry Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Portersville Road

    8.4 mi · 14 min · West Portersville Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Jamison Avenue

    1964 ft · 1 min · Jamison Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 3rd Street

    27 m · 4 sec · 3rd Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
240 mi · 79%
American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 11%
I 79 South
20.9 mi · 7%
West Portersville Road
8.44 mi · 3%
River Street
1.1 mi
I-80 West
0.7 mi
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

240 mi · 04h 19m

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 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.5 mi
242 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Snow Shoe
02h 52m from Scranton
Leave By
5:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Scranton and Sunny near Ellport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 305.5 miles (491.6 km) and usually takes 05h 44m 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?

Snow Shoe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.5 miles from Scranton and 153 miles from Ellport.

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

The direct path is about 242 miles (389.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.5 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 5:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.05 one way or $88.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Snow Shoe

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

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

Lewistown

58 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

61 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

69 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Ellport. Straight-line distance: 241.98 mi (389.43 km).

Scranton

#1 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Ellport

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,102
Coordinates40.8639500, -80.2589500
Altitude272
CountryUnited States
Start: Scranton (-75.6649, 41.40916)
End: Ellport (-80.25895, 40.86395)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 492 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.78 gal
40.81 L · about $44.05
Round trip
$88.09
21.56 gal · 81.62 L
Estimated CO2
95.8 kg one way
Round trip: 191.6 kg / 422 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $44.05 $88.09
Mid-grade $4.60 $49.58 $99.15
Premium $4.95 $53.40 $106.81
Diesel $5.98 $64.46 $128.93

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 Ellport. The current time is 00:34:56.

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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.