How far is Scranton, PA from Morrisville, PA?

The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Morrisville, PA is about 318.8 miles (513 km), with a travel time of about 06h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 257.9 miles (415 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
318.74 mi
06h 29m
Flight
257.86 mi
414.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
257.86 mi
Kilometers
414.98 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
318.74 mi
Kilometers
512.96 km
Drive Time
06h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morrisville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:17 AM EDT
Return by in Scranton
Sun, Apr 19, 12:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scranton
2026-04-18T23:48
Arrive Morrisville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:29 PM to 1:59 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Scranton
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Port Matilda
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Scranton
159.2 mi
03h 14m
To Morrisville
159.6 mi
03h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.2 mi · 13 min · Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: New Stanton

    1360 ft · 42 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: New Stanton

    3032 ft · 50 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    19.9 mi · 28 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Toll PA 43: California, Pittsburgh

    2143 ft · 52 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 88 South: West Brownsville, Fredericktown

    2436 ft · 59 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right

    9.5 mi · 14 min

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Jefferson Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Jefferson Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Greene Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Greene Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Jefferson Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Jefferson Road

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Roy E. Furman Highway

    567 ft · 13 sec · Roy E. Furman Highway

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Mount Morris Road

    149 m · 17 sec · Mount Morris Road

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mount Morris Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
34 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
98.5 mi · 31%
William Penn Highway
50.7 mi · 16%
I 99 South
34.1 mi · 11%
American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 10%
Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 8%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
19.9 mi · 6%
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

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 29m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.9 mi
257.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Matilda
03h 14m from Scranton
Leave By
11:02 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Scranton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Morrisville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 318.8 miles (513 km) and usually takes 06h 29m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Port Matilda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 159.2 miles from Scranton and 159.6 miles from Morrisville.

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

The direct path is about 257.9 miles (415 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.9 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.97 one way or $91.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Port Matilda

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

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

Huntingdon

35 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

43 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Lewistown

46 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Morrisville. Straight-line distance: 257.86 mi (414.98 km).

Scranton

#1 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Morrisville

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States

Population8,490
Coordinates39.8948000, -80.1617300
Altitude300
CountryUnited States
Start: Scranton (-75.6649, 41.40916)
End: Morrisville (-80.16173, 39.8948)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 513 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.25 gal
42.58 L · about $45.97
Round trip
$91.94
22.5 gal · 85.16 L
Estimated CO2
100 kg one way
Round trip: 200 kg / 441 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $45.97 $91.94
Mid-grade $4.60 $51.74 $103.48
Premium $4.95 $55.73 $111.46
Diesel $5.98 $67.28 $134.55

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Scranton and Morrisville. The current time is 23:48:01.

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.