How far is Scranton, PA from Minersville, PA?
The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Minersville, PA is about 229 miles (368.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 185.6 miles (298.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 01m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 30m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Township in Clinton County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scranton and Minersville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and Minersville.
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Start on Wyoming Avenue
689 ft · 38 sec · Wyoming Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue
976 ft · 25 sec · Lackawanna Avenue
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Turn right onto Cedar Avenue
1191 ft · 22 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Continue on Cedar Avenue
122 m · 13 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Turn left onto River Street
1.4 km · 2 min · River Street
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Take the ramp right
1178 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 40 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
98.5 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte
1410 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left onto Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 28 min · Jacksonville Road
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Keep slight left to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona
33.8 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
2791 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on William Penn Highway
16.5 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on Admiral Peary Highway
7.4 mi · 11 min · Admiral Peary Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 271: Mundys Corner, Nanty Glo
647 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto William Penn Avenue
10.4 mi · 17 min · William Penn Avenue
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Continue on Walnut Street
740 ft · 17 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn left onto Johns Street
128 m · 14 sec · Johns Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
832 ft · 19 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Roosevelt Boulevard
2385 ft · 1 min · Roosevelt Boulevard
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Turn left onto Broad Street
1125 ft · 33 sec · Broad Street
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Turn right onto 4th Avenue
1332 ft · 43 sec · 4th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Iron Street
16 m · 2 sec · Iron Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Iron Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scranton and Minersville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Scranton and Chance Rain Showers near Minersville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scranton to Minersville?
The road trip is about 229 miles (368.5 km) and usually takes 04h 30m 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?
Castanea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.3 miles from Scranton and 114.6 miles from Minersville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 185.6 miles (298.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.4 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 7:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.01 one way or $66.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Scranton and Chance Rain Showers near Minersville.
Stop Ideas Near Castanea
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Castanea.
Lewistown
Tyrone
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Minersville. Straight-line distance: 185.6 mi (298.69 km).
#1 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Minersville
Borough in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,133 |
| Coordinates | 40.3423000, -78.9255800 |
| Altitude | 361 |
| Country | United States |
End: Minersville (-78.92558, 40.3423)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 369 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 51m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $33.01 | $66.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $37.16 | $74.32 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $40.03 | $80.06 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $48.32 | $96.64 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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