How far is Scranton, PA from Hastings, PA?

The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Hastings, PA is about 212.3 miles (341.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 166.9 miles (268.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 27m 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
212.32 mi
04h 13m
Flight
166.92 mi
268.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
166.92 mi
Kilometers
268.63 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
212.32 mi
Kilometers
341.7 km
Drive Time
04h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hastings
Thu, Apr 16, 12:17 AM EDT
Return by in Scranton
Thu, Apr 16, 4:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scranton
2026-04-15T20:03
Arrive Hastings
Thu, Apr 16, 12:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 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
8:32 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
Carroll
PA

Township in southern Perry County, Pennsylvania

From Scranton
106 mi
02h 06m
To Hastings
106.3 mi
02h 06m

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
81°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    28.9 mi · 31 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward 17th Street

    892 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Altoona

    938 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto 17th Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · 17th Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 13th Avenue

    146 m · 25 sec · 13th Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 18th Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 18th Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Colonel Drake Highway

    7.7 mi · 12 min · Colonel Drake Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Liberty Street

    2521 ft · 43 sec · Liberty Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Colonel Drake Highway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Colonel Drake Highway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Colonel Drake Highway

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Colonel Drake Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Magee Avenue

    2134 ft · 40 sec · Magee Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 4th Avenue

    1138 ft · 23 sec · 4th Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn slight left onto Railroad Avenue

    2280 ft · 46 sec · Railroad Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Main Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Bridge Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Beaver Street

    1870 ft · 57 sec · Beaver Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto 4th Avenue

    22 m · 3 sec · 4th Avenue

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
98.5 mi · 46%
American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 15%
I 99 South
29.2 mi · 14%
Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 11%
Colonel Drake Highway
15.5 mi · 7%
Main Street
2.86 mi · 1%
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
04h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.4 mi
166.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carroll
02h 06m from Scranton
Leave By
8:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Scranton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hastings.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 212.3 miles (341.7 km) and usually takes 04h 13m 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?

Carroll is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106 miles from Scranton and 106.3 miles from Hastings.

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

The direct path is about 166.9 miles (268.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.4 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 8:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.60 one way or $61.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Scranton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hastings.

Stop Ideas Near Carroll

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

60 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

92 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Huntingdon

92 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Tyrone

96 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Hastings. Straight-line distance: 166.92 mi (268.63 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 Hastings

Borough in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population1,145
Coordinates40.6650700, -78.7122500
Altitude538
CountryUnited States
Start: Scranton (-75.6649, 41.40916)
End: Hastings (-78.71225, 40.66507)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 342 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.49 gal
28.36 L · about $30.60
Round trip
$61.21
14.98 gal · 56.72 L
Estimated CO2
66.6 kg one way
Round trip: 133.1 kg / 293 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $30.60 $61.21
Mid-grade $4.60 $34.45 $68.89
Premium $4.95 $37.11 $74.21
Diesel $5.98 $44.79 $89.58

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 Hastings. The current time is 20:03:32.

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.