How far is Scranton, PA from State College, PA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Scranton and State College is 121.95 miles (196.25 km).
Flight distance from Scranton, PA to State College, PA is 121.95 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 18 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 16 minutes to travel from Scranton to State College with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Scranton, Pennsylvania to State College, Pennsylvania is: 149.81 miles (241.09 km) by car.
Driving from Scranton to State College will take approximately 02 hours 26 minutes.
#1 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania. It is located in the Lackawanna Valley in northeastern Pennsylvania. Scranton is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Steamtown National Historic Site and the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple.
| Population | 76532 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°24'33"N 75°39'54"W |
| Latitude | 41.4091600 |
| Longitude | -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 State College
The largest city in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It is located in the central part of the state, known for being the home of Penn State University. State College is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Nittany Lion Shrine and the Palmer Museum of Art.
| Population | 41366 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°47'36"N 77°51'36"W |
| Latitude | 40.7933900 |
| Longitude | -77.8600000 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in State College: South Allen Street (-77.860134,40.793288)
Estimated Travel Time Between Scranton and State College
The distance between Scranton and State College is 241 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 40 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Scranton and State College. The current time is 22:39:25.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 59 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 44 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 59 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 29 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 08 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 59 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 52 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 20.01 liters (5.29 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Scranton and State College.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Scranton to State College is $19.65 (diesel $25.2).
Pennsylvania gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.72 | $4.12 | $4.44 | $4.77 |
| Total | $19.65 | $21.79 | $23.48 | $25.2 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Pennsylvania ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.717 (Diesel $4.767) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Scranton and State College (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
