How far is Scranton, PA from Gilpin, PA?

The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Gilpin, PA is about 237.3 miles (381.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 185.4 miles (298.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 01m 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
237.28 mi
04h 30m
Flight
185.39 mi
298.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
185.39 mi
Kilometers
298.35 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
237.28 mi
Kilometers
381.86 km
Drive Time
04h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gilpin
Sat, Apr 18, 8:02 AM EDT
Return by in Scranton
Sat, Apr 18, 12:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scranton
2026-04-18T03:32
Arrive Gilpin
Sat, Apr 18, 8:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 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
7:58 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
Lamar
PA

Clinton County, Pennsylvania, USA

From Scranton
118.5 mi
02h 15m
To Gilpin
118.8 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    158.3 mi · 2 hr 51 min · Keystone Shortway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 255: DuBois, Penfield

    1961 ft · 53 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Bee Line Highway

    585 ft · 15 sec · Bee Line Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left

    16 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    18 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    16 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Bee Line Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Bee Line Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on East DuBois Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East DuBois Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Liberty Boulevard

    3077 ft · 50 sec · Liberty Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on North Brady Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North Brady Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway

    1224 ft · 17 sec · Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Sykes Street

    1 mi · 1 min · Sykes Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    13.4 mi · 17 min · East Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Hampton Avenue

    1095 ft · 18 sec · Hampton Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East Mahoning Street

    1446 ft · 29 sec · East Mahoning Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South Gilpin Street

    581 ft · 8 sec · South Gilpin Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Indiana Street

    19.9 mi · 23 min · Indiana Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
158 mi · 67%
American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 14%
Indiana Street
19.9 mi · 8%
East Main Street
13.4 mi · 6%
Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
3.13 mi · 1%
North Brady Street
1.86 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

158 mi · 02h 51m

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 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.9 mi
185.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lamar
02h 15m from Scranton
Leave By
7:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Scranton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Gilpin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 237.3 miles (381.9 km) and usually takes 04h 30m 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?

Lamar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.5 miles from Scranton and 118.8 miles from Gilpin.

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

The direct path is about 185.4 miles (298.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.9 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 7:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.20 one way or $68.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lamar

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

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

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Lewistown

48 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

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

Huntingdon

72 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

92 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Gilpin. Straight-line distance: 185.39 mi (298.35 km).

Scranton

#1 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Gilpin

Township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania

Population2,377
Coordinates40.7084000, -79.1000300
Altitude354
CountryUnited States
Start: Scranton (-75.6649, 41.40916)
End: Gilpin (-79.10003, 40.7084)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 382 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.37 gal
31.69 L · about $34.20
Round trip
$68.40
16.74 gal · 63.38 L
Estimated CO2
74.4 kg one way
Round trip: 148.8 kg / 328 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $34.20 $68.40
Mid-grade $4.60 $38.49 $76.99
Premium $4.95 $41.46 $82.93
Diesel $5.98 $50.05 $100.11

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Scranton and Gilpin. The current time is 03:32:07.

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.