How far is Scranton, PA from Port Allegany, PA?

The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Port Allegany, PA is about 173.2 miles (278.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.9 miles (221.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 08m 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
173.24 mi
04h 34m
Flight
137.9 mi
221.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.9 mi
Kilometers
221.93 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.24 mi
Kilometers
278.8 km
Drive Time
04h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Allegany
Wed, May 13, 10:23 PM EDT
Return by in Scranton
Thu, May 14, 2:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scranton
2026-05-13T17:49
Arrive Port Allegany
Wed, May 13, 10:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 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
7:52 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
Sylvania
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Scranton
86.5 mi
02h 17m
To Port Allegany
86.7 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph S
Destination
61°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and Port Allegany.

  1. 1

    Start on Wyoming Avenue

    995 ft · 43 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mulberry Street

    1297 ft · 50 sec · Mulberry Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Scranton Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Scranton Expressway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307 North

    818 ft · 44 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Keyser Avenue

    533 ft · 15 sec · North Keyser Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Morgan Highway

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Morgan Highway

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Winola Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Winola Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Airport Drive

    661 ft · 13 sec · Airport Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    9.8 mi · 17 min · Roosevelt Highway

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Roosevelt Highway

    7.2 mi · 11 min · Roosevelt Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    1588 ft · 39 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on River Street

    2625 ft · 46 sec · River Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Roosevelt Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on State Street

    2421 ft · 1 min · State Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    11.9 mi · 17 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Golden Mile Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Golden Mile Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    2333 ft · 54 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on York Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · York Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Reuter Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Reuter Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    6.5 mi · 9 min · Roosevelt Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    9.3 mi · 14 min · Roosevelt Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Elmira Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Elmira Street

  29. 29

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Sylvania Road

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Sylvania Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    10.1 mi · 15 min · Roosevelt Highway

  32. 32

    Continue on Sullivan Street

    2234 ft · 1 min · Sullivan Street

  33. 33

    Continue on East Wellsboro Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Wellsboro Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Route 6

    10.9 mi · 15 min · Route 6

  35. 35

    Continue on East Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · East Avenue

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2718 ft · 56 sec · Main Street

  37. 37

    Continue on West Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Avenue

  38. 38

    Continue on Route 660

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Route 660

  39. 39

    Continue on Pinecreek Road

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Pinecreek Road

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    11.4 mi · 16 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  41. 41

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  42. 42

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    17.1 mi · 24 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  43. 43

    Continue on East Second Street

    4.1 mi · 8 min · East Second Street

  44. 44

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    663 ft · 25 sec · North Main Street

  45. 45

    Turn right onto Water Street

    633 ft · 28 sec · Water Street

  46. 46

    Continue on Eulalia Street

    1254 ft · 46 sec · Eulalia Street

  47. 47

    Continue on Eulalia Street

    747 ft · 24 sec · Eulalia Street

  48. 48

    Continue on Port Allegany Road

    2433 ft · 59 sec · Port Allegany Road

  49. 49

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    15.1 mi · 22 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  50. 50

    Continue on South Main Street

    2165 ft · 54 sec · South Main Street

  51. 51

    Turn right onto East Mill Street

    30 m · 4 sec · East Mill Street

  52. 52

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Mill Street

Car Route Details

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

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
52 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
67 mi · 39%
Roosevelt Highway
53.6 mi · 31%
Route 6
10.9 mi · 6%
Pinecreek Road
5.33 mi · 3%
Sylvania Road
5.18 mi · 3%
Morgan Highway
4.62 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Grand Army of the Republic Highway

Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

17.1 mi · 00h 24m

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
04h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.3 mi
137.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sylvania
02h 17m from Scranton
Leave By
7:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Scranton and Rain Showers near Port Allegany.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Scranton to Port Allegany?

The road trip is about 173.2 miles (278.8 km) and usually takes 04h 34m 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?

Sylvania is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.5 miles from Scranton and 86.7 miles from Port Allegany.

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

The direct path is about 137.9 miles (221.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.3 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 7:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.97 one way or $49.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Scranton and Rain Showers near Port Allegany.

Stop Ideas Near Sylvania

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

102 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

108 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Port Allegany. Straight-line distance: 137.9 mi (221.93 km).

Scranton

#1 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Port Allegany

#2 Port Allegany

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,991
Coordinates41.8109000, -78.2797400
Altitude452
CountryUnited States
Start: Scranton (-75.6649, 41.40916)
End: Port Allegany (-78.27974, 41.8109)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 279 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.11 gal
23.14 L · about $24.97
Round trip
$49.93
12.22 gal · 46.28 L
Estimated CO2
54.3 kg one way
Round trip: 108.6 kg / 239 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $24.97 $49.93
Mid-grade $4.60 $28.10 $56.20
Premium $4.95 $30.27 $60.54
Diesel $5.98 $36.54 $73.08

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Scranton and Port Allegany. The current time is 17:49:21.

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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.