How far is Scranton, PA from Smethport, PA?
The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Smethport, PA is about 183.2 miles (294.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 146.3 miles (235.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 43m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 51m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scranton and Smethport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and Smethport.
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Start on Wyoming Avenue
995 ft · 43 sec · Wyoming Avenue
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Turn left onto Mulberry Street
1297 ft · 50 sec · Mulberry Street
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Continue on North Scranton Expressway
2.2 mi · 3 min · North Scranton Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 307 North
818 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto North Keyser Avenue
533 ft · 15 sec · North Keyser Avenue
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Turn right onto Morgan Highway
4.6 mi · 8 min · Morgan Highway
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Turn straight onto Winola Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Winola Road
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Continue on Airport Drive
661 ft · 13 sec · Airport Drive
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Continue on Roosevelt Highway
9.8 mi · 17 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
2.6 mi · 4 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Merge slight left onto Roosevelt Highway
7.2 mi · 11 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1588 ft · 39 sec · Main Street
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Continue on River Street
2625 ft · 46 sec · River Street
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Continue on Roosevelt Highway
7.4 mi · 11 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
6.9 mi · 10 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on State Street
2421 ft · 1 min · State Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
11.9 mi · 17 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on Golden Mile Road
2 mi · 4 min · Golden Mile Road
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
2333 ft · 54 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Turn right onto Main Street
1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on York Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · York Avenue
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Continue on Reuter Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Reuter Boulevard
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on Roosevelt Highway
6.5 mi · 9 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Roosevelt Highway
9.3 mi · 14 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Continue on Elmira Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Elmira Street
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Continue on West Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Sylvania Road
5.2 mi · 8 min · Sylvania Road
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Continue on Roosevelt Highway
10.1 mi · 15 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Continue on Sullivan Street
2234 ft · 1 min · Sullivan Street
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Continue on East Wellsboro Street
1.5 km · 2 min · East Wellsboro Street
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Continue on Route 6
10.9 mi · 15 min · Route 6
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Continue on East Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · East Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
2718 ft · 56 sec · Main Street
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Continue on West Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · West Avenue
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Continue on Route 660
1.7 mi · 3 min · Route 660
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Continue on Pinecreek Road
5.3 mi · 9 min · Pinecreek Road
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Turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
11.4 mi · 16 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on East Main Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
17.1 mi · 24 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on East Second Street
4.1 mi · 8 min · East Second Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
663 ft · 25 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Water Street
633 ft · 28 sec · Water Street
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Continue on Eulalia Street
1254 ft · 46 sec · Eulalia Street
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Continue on Eulalia Street
747 ft · 24 sec · Eulalia Street
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Continue on Port Allegany Road
2433 ft · 59 sec · Port Allegany Road
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
15.1 mi · 22 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
7.7 mi · 11 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on Smethport-Port Allegany Road
2619 ft · 1 min · Smethport-Port Allegany Road
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Continue on East Street
1678 ft · 45 sec · East Street
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Continue on East Main Street
2710 ft · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
686 ft · 36 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn left onto West Green Street
39 m · 6 sec · West Green Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Green Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scranton and Smethport.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 Sunny near Smethport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scranton to Smethport?
The road trip is about 183.2 miles (294.8 km) and usually takes 04h 51m 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 91.5 miles from Scranton and 91.7 miles from Smethport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 146.3 miles (235.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.9 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 7:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.40 one way or $52.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Scranton and Sunny near Smethport.
Stop Ideas Near Sylvania
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 Sylvania.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Smethport. Straight-line distance: 146.26 mi (235.38 km).
#1 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Smethport
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,518 |
| Coordinates | 41.8111700, -78.4447400 |
| Altitude | 475 |
| Country | United States |
End: Smethport (-78.44474, 41.81117)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 295 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
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 | $4.09 | $26.40 | $52.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $29.71 | $59.42 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $32.00 | $64.01 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $38.63 | $77.26 |
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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