How far is Scranton, PA from Greenock, PA?

The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Greenock, PA is about 281.5 miles (453.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 229.3 miles (369 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
281.56 mi
05h 48m
Flight
229.29 mi
369 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
229.29 mi
Kilometers
369 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
281.56 mi
Kilometers
453.12 km
Drive Time
05h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenock
Sat, Nov 7, 11:59 PM EST
Return by in Scranton
Sun, Nov 8, 5:48 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scranton
2026-11-07T18:11
Arrive Greenock
Sat, Nov 7, 11:59 PM EST
Route Timing
05h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:49 AM to 1:49 PM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:22 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Scranton
9:00 PM EST
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
Pleasant Gap
PA

Census designated place

From Scranton
140.2 mi
02h 54m
To Greenock
141.3 mi
02h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 9 mph W
Destination
50°F
Today

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    34.2 mi · 47 min · William Penn Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 66: Greensburg, Delmont

    932 ft · 32 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 66 South: Greensburg

    127 m · 16 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto State Route 66

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Route 66

  21. 21

    Continue on Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

    5.8 mi · 6 min · Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Greensburg, Irwin

    2216 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Lincoln Highway

    7.9 mi · 15 min · Lincoln Highway

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Lincoln Way

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Lincoln Way

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Long Run Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Long Run Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Ripple Road

    2680 ft · 1 min · Ripple Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Center Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Center Street

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Walnut Street

    883 ft · 18 sec · Walnut Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Boston Bridge

    1447 ft · 52 sec · Boston Bridge

  30. 30

    Turn slight left onto Renzie Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Renzie Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Greenock Buena Vista Road

    1 mi · 3 min · Greenock Buena Vista Road

  32. 32

    Turn left

    29 m · 7 sec

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Constitution Boulevard

    27 m · 4 sec · Constitution Boulevard

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Constitution Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
98.5 mi · 35%
William Penn Highway
50.7 mi · 18%
I 99 South
34.1 mi · 12%
American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 12%
Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 9%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.4 mi · 5%
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 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.2 mi
229.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pleasant Gap
02h 54m from Scranton
Leave By
5:22 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Scranton and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Greenock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 281.5 miles (453.1 km) and usually takes 05h 48m 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?

Pleasant Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.2 miles from Scranton and 141.3 miles from Greenock.

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

The direct path is about 229.3 miles (369 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:22 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.60 one way or $87.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Scranton and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Greenock.

Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Gap

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

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

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Lewistown

34 mi away
150 Helen Street
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Tyrone

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

48 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

68 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Greenock. Straight-line distance: 229.29 mi (369 km).

Scranton

#1 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
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#2 Greenock

Situated in southeastern Allegheny County, this unincorporated community is located within the borders of Elizabeth Township.

Population0
Coordinates40.3122900, -79.8067100
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: Scranton (-75.6649, 41.40916)
End: Greenock (-79.80671, 40.31229)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 453 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.94 gal
37.61 L · about $43.60
Round trip
$87.19
19.88 gal · 75.22 L
Estimated CO2
88.3 kg one way
Round trip: 176.7 kg / 390 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.39 $43.60 $87.19
Mid-grade $4.81 $47.84 $95.68
Premium $5.26 $52.27 $104.55
Diesel $6.57 $65.34 $130.67

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Scranton and Greenock. The current time is 18:11:10.

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.