How far is Scranton, PA from McKean, PA?

The driving distance from Scranton, PA to McKean, PA is about 189.2 miles (304.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152 miles (244.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 02m 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
189.21 mi
05h 01m
Flight
152.07 mi
244.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.07 mi
Kilometers
244.73 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
189.21 mi
Kilometers
304.5 km
Drive Time
05h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McKean
Sat, Nov 7, 2:37 PM EST
Return by in Scranton
Sat, Nov 7, 7:38 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scranton
2026-11-07T09:36
Arrive McKean
Sat, Nov 7, 2:37 PM EST
Route Timing
05h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:01 AM to 1:01 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
6:58 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
Mansfield
PA

Borough in Tioga County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Scranton
94.1 mi
02h 30m
To McKean
95.1 mi
02h 30m

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
47°F
Today

Chance Snow Showers then Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 7:00 AM EST
Wind
6 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wyoming Avenue

    995 ft · 43 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mulberry Street

    1297 ft · 50 sec · Mulberry Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Scranton Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Scranton Expressway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307 North

    818 ft · 44 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Keyser Avenue

    533 ft · 15 sec · North Keyser Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Morgan Highway

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Morgan Highway

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Winola Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Winola Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Airport Drive

    661 ft · 13 sec · Airport Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    9.8 mi · 17 min · Roosevelt Highway

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Roosevelt Highway

    7.2 mi · 11 min · Roosevelt Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    1588 ft · 39 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on River Street

    2625 ft · 46 sec · River Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Roosevelt Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on State Street

    2421 ft · 1 min · State Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    11.9 mi · 17 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Golden Mile Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Golden Mile Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    2333 ft · 54 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on York Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · York Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Reuter Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Reuter Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    6.5 mi · 9 min · Roosevelt Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    9.3 mi · 14 min · Roosevelt Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Elmira Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Elmira Street

  29. 29

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Sylvania Road

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Sylvania Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    10.1 mi · 15 min · Roosevelt Highway

  32. 32

    Continue on Sullivan Street

    2234 ft · 1 min · Sullivan Street

  33. 33

    Continue on East Wellsboro Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Wellsboro Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Route 6

    10.9 mi · 15 min · Route 6

  35. 35

    Continue on East Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · East Avenue

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2718 ft · 56 sec · Main Street

  37. 37

    Continue on West Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Avenue

  38. 38

    Continue on Route 660

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Route 660

  39. 39

    Continue on Pinecreek Road

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Pinecreek Road

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    11.4 mi · 16 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  41. 41

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  42. 42

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    17.1 mi · 24 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  43. 43

    Continue on East Second Street

    4.1 mi · 8 min · East Second Street

  44. 44

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    663 ft · 25 sec · North Main Street

  45. 45

    Turn right onto Water Street

    633 ft · 28 sec · Water Street

  46. 46

    Continue on Eulalia Street

    1254 ft · 46 sec · Eulalia Street

  47. 47

    Continue on Eulalia Street

    747 ft · 24 sec · Eulalia Street

  48. 48

    Continue on Port Allegany Road

    2433 ft · 59 sec · Port Allegany Road

  49. 49

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    15.1 mi · 22 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  50. 50

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  51. 51

    Turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  52. 52

    Continue on Smethport-Port Allegany Road

    2619 ft · 1 min · Smethport-Port Allegany Road

  53. 53

    Continue on East Street

    1678 ft · 45 sec · East Street

  54. 54

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.3 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  55. 55

    Continue on Smethport Ormsby Road

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Smethport Ormsby Road

  56. 56

    Continue on Ridge Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Ridge Road

  57. 57

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ridge Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
57 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
74.7 mi · 39%
Roosevelt Highway
53.6 mi · 28%
Route 6
10.9 mi · 6%
Pinecreek Road
5.33 mi · 3%
Sylvania Road
5.18 mi · 3%
Morgan Highway
4.62 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Grand Army of the Republic Highway

Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

17.1 mi · 00h 24m

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 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.2 mi
152 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mansfield
02h 30m from Scranton
Leave By
6:58 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Scranton and Chance Snow Showers then Rain Showers Likely near McKean.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 189.2 miles (304.5 km) and usually takes 05h 01m 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?

Mansfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.1 miles from Scranton and 95.1 miles from McKean.

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

The direct path is about 152 miles (244.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.2 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 6:58 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.41 one way or $58.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Scranton and Chance Snow Showers then Rain Showers Likely near McKean.

Stop Ideas Near Mansfield

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

117 mi away
47 South Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and McKean. Straight-line distance: 152.07 mi (244.73 km).

Scranton

#1 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

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

#2 McKean

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population366
Coordinates41.8184000, -78.5575200
Altitude642
CountryUnited States
Start: Scranton (-75.6649, 41.40916)
End: McKean (-78.55752, 41.8184)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 305 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.68 gal
25.27 L · about $29.41
Round trip
$58.81
13.36 gal · 50.54 L
Estimated CO2
59.4 kg one way
Round trip: 118.7 kg / 262 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $29.41 $58.81
Mid-grade $4.82 $32.22 $64.44
Premium $5.27 $35.23 $70.46
Diesel $6.58 $43.97 $87.94

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Scranton and McKean. The current time is 09:36:07.

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.