How far is Scranton, PA from Mount Pleasant, PA?
The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Mount Pleasant, PA is about 286.1 miles (460.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 220.6 miles (355.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 57m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 28m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scranton and Mount Pleasant.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and Mount Pleasant.
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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
61.7 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford
87 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Business 220
1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
991 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West, I 70 West: Pittsburgh
1181 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
55.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 31, PA 711: Ligonier, Uniontown
1735 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto State Route 31
6 mi · 9 min · State Route 31
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Continue on Three Mile Hill
3.2 mi · 5 min · Three Mile Hill
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Turn right
54 m · 18 sec
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Turn left onto North Alley
40 m · 10 sec · North Alley
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Alley
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scranton and Mount Pleasant.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Scranton and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Mount Pleasant.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scranton to Mount Pleasant?
The road trip is about 286.1 miles (460.5 km) and usually takes 05h 28m 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?
Houserville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.6 miles from Scranton and 143.6 miles from Mount Pleasant.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 220.6 miles (355.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.5 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 6:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.09 one way or $90.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Scranton and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Mount Pleasant.
Stop Ideas Near Houserville
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 Houserville.
Lewistown
Tyrone
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Mount Pleasant. Straight-line distance: 220.68 mi (355.15 km).
#1 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mount Pleasant
Situated in the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains in southwestern Pennsylvania, this borough lies within Westmoreland County at a mean elevation of 1,158 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.1489600, -79.5411500 |
| Altitude | 353 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Pleasant (-79.54115, 40.14896)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 461 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 34m |
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 | $4.46 | $45.09 | $90.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $49.74 | $99.49 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $53.58 | $107.16 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $66.16 | $132.31 |
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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