How far is Scranton, PA from Meyersdale, PA?

The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Meyersdale, PA is about 263.3 miles (423.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 207.8 miles (334.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 14m 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
263.26 mi
05h 07m
Flight
207.84 mi
334.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
207.84 mi
Kilometers
334.49 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
263.26 mi
Kilometers
423.68 km
Drive Time
05h 07m

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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 05h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meyersdale
Sat, Apr 11, 12:21 PM EDT
Return by in Scranton
Sat, Apr 11, 5:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scranton
2026-04-11T07:14
Arrive Meyersdale
Sat, Apr 11, 12:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:07 AM to 1:07 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
6:46 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Curtin
PA

Township in Centre County, Pennsylvania

From Scranton
131.5 mi
02h 33m
To Meyersdale
131.7 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.7 mi · 11 min · William Penn Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 53: Lilly, Portage

    2139 ft · 56 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West 2nd Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West 2nd Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Evergreen Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Evergreen Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    155 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Cleveland Street

    602 ft · 15 sec · Cleveland Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Portage Street

    9.5 mi · 14 min · Portage Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Railroad Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Railroad Street

  23. 23

    Turn left

    1628 ft · 40 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight right

    43.8 mi · 50 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward US 219 Business: Meyersdale, Garrett

    1630 ft · 45 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Mason Dixon Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Mason Dixon Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Grant Street

    2651 ft · 53 sec · Grant Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Center Street

    32 m · 11 sec · Center Street

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on Meyers Avenue

    95 m · 14 sec · Meyers Avenue

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Meyers Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
98.5 mi · 37%
Railroad Street
45 mi · 17%
I 99 South
34.1 mi · 13%
American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 12%
Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 9%
William Penn Highway
9.65 mi · 4%
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 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.5 mi
207.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Curtin
02h 33m from Scranton
Leave By
6:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Scranton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Meyersdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 263.3 miles (423.7 km) and usually takes 05h 07m 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?

Curtin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.5 miles from Scranton and 131.7 miles from Meyersdale.

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

The direct path is about 207.8 miles (334.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.5 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 6:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.96 one way or $75.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Scranton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Meyersdale.

Stop Ideas Near Curtin

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

45 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

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

Huntingdon

59 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

75 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Meyersdale. Straight-line distance: 207.84 mi (334.49 km).

Scranton

#1 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Meyersdale

Borough in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population2,087
Coordinates39.8136900, -79.0247500
Altitude605
CountryUnited States
Start: Scranton (-75.6649, 41.40916)
End: Meyersdale (-79.02475, 39.81369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 424 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.29 gal
35.17 L · about $37.96
Round trip
$75.92
18.58 gal · 70.34 L
Estimated CO2
82.6 kg one way
Round trip: 165.1 kg / 364 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $37.96 $75.92
Mid-grade $4.60 $42.72 $85.45
Premium $4.95 $46.02 $92.05
Diesel $5.98 $55.55 $111.11

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Scranton and Meyersdale. The current time is 07:14:19.

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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.