How far is Scranton, PA from Vanport, PA?
The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Vanport, PA is about 321.6 miles (517.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 248.1 miles (399.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 04m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 06h 02m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Borough in eastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scranton and Vanport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and Vanport.
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Start on Wyoming Avenue
689 ft · 38 sec · Wyoming Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue
976 ft · 25 sec · Lackawanna Avenue
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Turn right onto Cedar Avenue
1191 ft · 22 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Continue on Cedar Avenue
122 m · 13 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Turn left onto River Street
1.4 km · 2 min · River Street
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Take the ramp right
1178 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 40 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
243.9 mi · 4 hr 23 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 19: Mercer
816 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right
73 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto South Erie Street
743 ft · 20 sec · South Erie Street
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Turn left onto Steingrabe Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Steingrabe Road
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Turn left onto Mercer-New Wilmington Road
6.3 mi · 9 min · Mercer-New Wilmington Road
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Continue on North Market Street
1.2 km · 2 min · North Market Street
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Turn right onto Beechwood Road
807 ft · 41 sec · Beechwood Road
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Turn left onto South New Castle Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · South New Castle Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.3 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto Glen Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Glen Road
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Turn right onto Mitchell Road
140 m · 9 sec · Mitchell Road
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Take the ramp straight
2132 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Beaver Valley Expressway
5 mi · 5 min · Beaver Valley Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Beaver Valley Expressway
23.5 mi · 25 min · Beaver Valley Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 68: Beaver, Midland
954 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on PA 68 East: Beaver
76 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto State Street
1238 ft · 32 sec · State Street
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Continue on State Avenue
682 ft · 23 sec · State Avenue
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Turn sharp right onto Maplewood Avenue
21 m · 3 sec · Maplewood Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Maplewood Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scranton and Vanport.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
244 mi · 04h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Scranton and Chance Rain Showers near Vanport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scranton to Vanport?
The road trip is about 321.6 miles (517.6 km) and usually takes 06h 02m 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?
Coaldale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.6 miles from Scranton and 161.1 miles from Vanport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 248.1 miles (399.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.5 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 $46.38 one way or $92.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Scranton and Chance Rain Showers near Vanport.
Stop Ideas Near Coaldale
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 Coaldale.
Tyrone
Altoona Transportation Center
Huntingdon
Lewistown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Vanport. Straight-line distance: 248.11 mi (399.29 km).
#1 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Vanport
Township in Beaver County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,237 |
| Coordinates | 40.6845100, -80.3289500 |
| Altitude | 231 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vanport (-80.32895, 40.68451)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 518 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 00m |
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 | $46.38 | $92.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $52.20 | $104.40 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $56.23 | $112.46 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $67.87 | $135.75 |
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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