How far is Scranton, PA from Freeport, PA?

The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Freeport, PA is about 270.9 miles (435.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 215.6 miles (346.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 42m 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
270.86 mi
05h 21m
Flight
215.53 mi
346.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
215.53 mi
Kilometers
346.87 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
270.86 mi
Kilometers
435.91 km
Drive Time
05h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Freeport
Thu, Apr 16, 2:21 AM EDT
Return by in Scranton
Thu, Apr 16, 7:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scranton
2026-04-15T21:00
Arrive Freeport
Thu, Apr 16, 2:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:21 AM to 1:21 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
6:18 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
Curtin
PA

Township in Centre County, Pennsylvania

From Scranton
135.3 mi
02h 40m
To Freeport
135.6 mi
02h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    180.4 mi · 3 hr 15 min · Keystone Shortway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 36: Sigel, Brookville

    994 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Allegheny Boulevard

    19.2 mi · 29 min · Allegheny Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Broad Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Broad Street

  13. 13

    Continue on North Street

    21.3 mi · 30 min · North Street

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 28 South: Pittsburgh

    1.3 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Allegheny Valley Expressway

    5.6 mi · 7 min · Allegheny Valley Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 128: Northpointe, Slate Lick

    1458 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Freeport Road

    6.2 mi · 11 min · Freeport Road

  18. 18

    Continue on High Street

    2584 ft · 52 sec · High Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
180 mi · 67%
American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 12%
North Street
21.3 mi · 8%
Allegheny Boulevard
19.2 mi · 7%
Freeport Road
6.24 mi · 2%
Allegheny Valley Expressway
5.58 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

180 mi · 03h 15m

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 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.3 mi
215.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Curtin
02h 40m from Scranton
Leave By
6:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Scranton and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Freeport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 270.9 miles (435.9 km) and usually takes 05h 21m 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?

Curtin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.3 miles from Scranton and 135.6 miles from Freeport.

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

The direct path is about 215.6 miles (346.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.3 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 6:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.06 one way or $78.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Scranton and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Freeport.

Stop Ideas Near Curtin

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

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

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Lewistown

45 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

54 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
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Huntingdon

59 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

75 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Freeport. Straight-line distance: 215.53 mi (346.87 km).

Scranton

#1 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Freeport

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,662
Coordinates40.6739500, -79.6847700
Altitude241
CountryUnited States
Start: Scranton (-75.6649, 41.40916)
End: Freeport (-79.68477, 40.67395)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 436 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.56 gal
36.18 L · about $39.06
Round trip
$78.12
19.12 gal · 72.36 L
Estimated CO2
85 kg one way
Round trip: 169.9 kg / 375 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $39.06 $78.12
Mid-grade $4.60 $43.97 $87.93
Premium $4.95 $47.36 $94.72
Diesel $5.98 $57.17 $114.34

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Scranton and Freeport. The current time is 21:00:05.

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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.