How far is Scranton, PA from Sewickley, PA?

The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Sewickley, PA is about 294.8 miles (474.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 243.3 miles (391.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 15m 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
294.85 mi
06h 07m
Flight
243.33 mi
391.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
243.33 mi
Kilometers
391.6 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
294.85 mi
Kilometers
474.51 km
Drive Time
06h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sewickley
Thu, Apr 23, 12:26 PM EDT
Return by in Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 6:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scranton
2026-04-23T06:18
Arrive Sewickley
Thu, Apr 23, 12:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:08 PM to 1:38 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
11:44 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
State College
PA

The largest city in Centre County, Pennsylvania.

From Scranton
147.2 mi
03h 03m
To Sewickley
147.6 mi
03h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    14.5 mi · 20 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 279 North: Fort Duquesne Bridge, North Shore

    1703 ft · 38 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1301 ft · 21 sec

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight left toward US 19, PA 65 North: North Shore, Ohio River Boulevard

    105 m · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on US 19 North, PA 65 North

    1531 ft · 33 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on Ohio River Boulevard

    11.5 mi · 21 min · Ohio River Boulevard

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ohio River Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
98.5 mi · 33%
William Penn Highway
61.2 mi · 21%
I 99 South
34.1 mi · 12%
American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 11%
Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 8%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
14.5 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

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 07m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.5 mi
243.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
State College
03h 03m from Scranton
Leave By
11:44 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Scranton and Sunny near Sewickley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 294.8 miles (474.5 km) and usually takes 06h 07m 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?

State College is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.2 miles from Scranton and 147.6 miles from Sewickley.

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

The direct path is about 243.3 miles (391.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.5 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 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 $42.49 one way or $84.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Scranton and Sunny near Sewickley.

Stop Ideas Near State College

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

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

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Lewistown

33 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

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

37 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

55 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Sewickley. Straight-line distance: 243.33 mi (391.6 km).

Scranton

#1 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Sewickley

Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population3,768
Coordinates40.5364600, -80.1845000
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Start: Scranton (-75.6649, 41.40916)
End: Sewickley (-80.1845, 40.53646)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 475 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.4 gal
39.38 L · about $42.49
Round trip
$84.99
20.8 gal · 78.76 L
Estimated CO2
92.4 kg one way
Round trip: 184.8 kg / 407 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $42.49 $84.99
Mid-grade $4.60 $47.83 $95.66
Premium $4.95 $51.52 $103.04
Diesel $5.98 $62.19 $124.38

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Scranton and Sewickley. The current time is 06:18:42.

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.