How far is Scranton, PA from Osceola Mills, PA?

The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Osceola Mills, PA is about 174.4 miles (280.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141 miles (226.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
174.38 mi
03h 26m
Flight
141 mi
226.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141 mi
Kilometers
226.91 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
174.38 mi
Kilometers
280.63 km
Drive Time
03h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Osceola Mills
Thu, Apr 16, 5:49 AM EDT
Return by in Scranton
Thu, Apr 16, 9:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scranton
2026-04-16T02:22
Arrive Osceola Mills
Thu, Apr 16, 5:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:06 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
White Deer
PA

Township in northeastern Union County, Pennsylvania

From Scranton
87.1 mi
01h 43m
To Osceola Mills
87.3 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and Osceola Mills.

  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 right to continue on 28th Division Highway

    1.6 km · 1 min · 28th Division Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Port Matilda Highway

    10.2 mi · 14 min · Port Matilda Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Presqueisle Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Presqueisle Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Front Street

    635 ft · 17 sec · South Front Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Maple Street

    146 m · 11 sec · West Maple Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Walton Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Walton Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Stone Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Stone Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Sarah Street

    57 m · 14 sec · Sarah Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Edwards Alley

    14 m · 3 sec · Edwards Alley

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Edwards Alley

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
98.5 mi · 57%
American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 19%
Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 14%
Port Matilda Highway
10.2 mi · 6%
Walton Street
3.45 mi · 2%
River Street
1.1 mi · 1%
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
03h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.4 mi
141 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Deer
01h 43m from Scranton
Leave By
10:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Scranton to Osceola Mills?

The road trip is about 174.4 miles (280.6 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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?

White Deer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.1 miles from Scranton and 87.3 miles from Osceola Mills.

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

The direct path is about 141 miles (226.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.4 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 10:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.13 one way or $50.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near White Deer

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

80 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

85 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

91 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
BUS

White Haven, PA

98 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Osceola Mills. Straight-line distance: 141 mi (226.91 km).

Scranton

#1 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Osceola Mills

#2 Osceola Mills

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,058
Coordinates40.8500600, -78.2705700
Altitude457
CountryUnited States
Start: Scranton (-75.6649, 41.40916)
End: Osceola Mills (-78.27057, 40.85006)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 281 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.15 gal
23.29 L · about $25.13
Round trip
$50.26
12.3 gal · 46.58 L
Estimated CO2
54.7 kg one way
Round trip: 109.3 kg / 241 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $25.13 $50.26
Mid-grade $4.60 $28.28 $56.57
Premium $4.95 $30.47 $60.93
Diesel $5.98 $36.78 $73.55

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Scranton and Osceola Mills. The current time is 02:22:36.

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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.