How far is Scranton, PA from Mount Oliver, PA?

The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Mount Oliver, PA is about 282.7 miles (454.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 235.9 miles (379.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 37m 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
282.64 mi
05h 48m
Flight
235.93 mi
379.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
235.93 mi
Kilometers
379.69 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
282.64 mi
Kilometers
454.87 km
Drive Time
05h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Oliver
Sat, Apr 18, 6:08 AM EDT
Return by in Scranton
Sat, Apr 18, 11:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scranton
2026-04-18T00:19
Arrive Mount Oliver
Sat, Apr 18, 6:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:49 AM to 1:49 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
5:22 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
Pleasant Gap
PA

Census designated place

From Scranton
141.1 mi
02h 54m
To Mount Oliver
141.5 mi
02h 54m

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
82°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and Mount Oliver.

  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

    44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    11.8 mi · 16 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  19. 19

    Take the exit right toward PA 885 South: Glenwood

    146 m · 24 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Bates Street

    541 ft · 14 sec · Bates Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Second Avenue

    600 ft · 19 sec · Second Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Hot Metal Street

    2111 ft · 1 min · Hot Metal Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Sidney Street

    943 ft · 38 sec · Sidney Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South 27th Street

    1659 ft · 1 min · South 27th Street

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Josephine Street

    24 m · 5 sec · Josephine Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Barry Street

    736 ft · 22 sec · Barry Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Mission Street

    2073 ft · 1 min · Mission Street

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South 18th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South 18th Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Brownsville Road

    1202 ft · 27 sec · Brownsville Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Hays Avenue

    36 m · 5 sec · Hays Avenue

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hays Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
98.5 mi · 35%
William Penn Highway
61.2 mi · 22%
I 99 South
34.1 mi · 12%
American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 12%
Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 9%
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
05h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.8 mi
235.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pleasant Gap
02h 54m from Scranton
Leave By
5:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Scranton to Mount Oliver?

The road trip is about 282.7 miles (454.9 km) and usually takes 05h 48m 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?

Pleasant Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.1 miles from Scranton and 141.5 miles from Mount Oliver.

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

The direct path is about 235.9 miles (379.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.8 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 5:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.74 one way or $81.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.6 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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Oliver.

Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Gap

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

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

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Lewistown

34 mi away
150 Helen Street
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Tyrone

47 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
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Huntingdon

48 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

68 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Mount Oliver. Straight-line distance: 235.93 mi (379.69 km).

Scranton

#1 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Mount Oliver

#2 Mount Oliver

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population3,257
Coordinates40.4142400, -79.9878300
Altitude350
CountryUnited States
Start: Scranton (-75.6649, 41.40916)
End: Mount Oliver (-79.98783, 40.41424)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 455 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.97 gal
37.75 L · about $40.74
Round trip
$81.47
19.94 gal · 75.5 L
Estimated CO2
88.6 kg one way
Round trip: 177.2 kg / 391 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $40.74 $81.47
Mid-grade $4.60 $45.85 $91.70
Premium $4.95 $49.39 $98.78
Diesel $5.98 $59.62 $119.24

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Scranton and Mount Oliver. The current time is 00:19:59.

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.