How far is Scranton, PA from Jefferson Hills, PA?

The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Jefferson Hills, PA is about 292.6 miles (470.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 236 miles (379.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 00m 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
292.62 mi
06h 00m
Flight
235.98 mi
379.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
235.98 mi
Kilometers
379.77 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
292.62 mi
Kilometers
470.92 km
Drive Time
06h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jefferson Hills
Wed, Apr 15, 6:22 PM EDT
Return by in Scranton
Thu, Apr 16, 12:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scranton
2026-04-15T12:21
Arrive Jefferson Hills
Wed, Apr 15, 6:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:00 PM to 2:00 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
5:00 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
Houserville
PA

Census designated place

From Scranton
146.1 mi
03h 00m
To Jefferson Hills
146.5 mi
03h 00m

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
85°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and Jefferson Hills.

  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

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 136: Greensburg, West Newton

    1795 ft · 46 sec

  23. 23

    Turn slight right

    44 m · 4 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto West Newton Street

    126 m · 11 sec · West Newton Street

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left

    5.5 mi · 8 min

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West Newton Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · West Newton Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Greensburg Pike

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Greensburg Pike

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Mount Pleasant Road

    2019 ft · 34 sec · Mount Pleasant Road

  29. 29

    Continue on East Main Street

    4.8 mi · 8 min · East Main Street

  30. 30

    Take the ramp right

    718 ft · 22 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Hayden Boulevard

    7.4 mi · 12 min · Hayden Boulevard

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Old Clairton Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Old Clairton Road

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Taber Drive

    43 m · 6 sec · Taber Drive

  34. 34

    Continue on Redcliff Drive

    1186 ft · 57 sec · Redcliff Drive

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Majestic Drive

    76 m · 12 sec · Majestic Drive

  36. 36

    Turn right

    818 ft · 36 sec

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
37 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
98.5 mi · 34%
William Penn Highway
50.7 mi · 17%
I 99 South
34.1 mi · 12%
American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 11%
Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 8%
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
06h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
12h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.6 mi
236 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Houserville
03h 00m from Scranton
Leave By
5:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Scranton and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jefferson Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Scranton to Jefferson Hills?

The road trip is about 292.6 miles (470.9 km) and usually takes 06h 00m 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?

Houserville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.1 miles from Scranton and 146.5 miles from Jefferson Hills.

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

The direct path is about 236 miles (379.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.6 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 5:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.21 one way or $84.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Scranton and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jefferson Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Houserville

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

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

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Lewistown

34 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

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

Huntingdon

41 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Jefferson Hills. Straight-line distance: 235.98 mi (379.77 km).

Scranton

#1 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Jefferson Hills

#2 Jefferson Hills

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population11,136
Coordinates40.2911800, -79.9319900
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Start: Scranton (-75.6649, 41.40916)
End: Jefferson Hills (-79.93199, 40.29118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 471 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.33 gal
39.09 L · about $42.21
Round trip
$84.42
20.66 gal · 78.18 L
Estimated CO2
91.8 kg one way
Round trip: 183.6 kg / 405 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $42.21 $84.42
Mid-grade $4.60 $47.51 $95.02
Premium $4.95 $51.17 $102.35
Diesel $5.98 $61.77 $123.55

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Scranton and Jefferson Hills. The current time is 12:21:54.

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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.