How far is Scranton, PA from Waterford, PA?
The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Waterford, PA is about 304.8 miles (490.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 225.9 miles (363.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 18m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight 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 09m.
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.
Township in Centre County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scranton and Waterford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and Waterford.
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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
188.5 mi · 3 hr 23 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 322: Strattanville
1009 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Route 322
4 mi · 5 min · Route 322
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Continue on Main Street
1.6 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Twenty-Eighth Division Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Twenty-Eighth Division Highway
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Continue on East Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Turn slight right onto North 1st Avenue
4.6 mi · 7 min · North 1st Avenue
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Turn right onto North School Street
2090 ft · 35 sec · North School Street
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Continue on Route 208
7.2 mi · 11 min · Route 208
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Continue on Route 208
5 mi · 7 min · Route 208
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Continue straight
9.5 mi · 14 min
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Turn left onto Route 36 and 62
1612 ft · 21 sec · Route 36 and 62
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Turn right onto Colonel Drake Highway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Colonel Drake Highway
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Continue on Tionesta Road
4.4 mi · 6 min · Tionesta Road
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Continue on East State Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · East State Street
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Continue on Titusville Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Titusville Road
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Continue on Plank Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Plank Road
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Continue on East Central Avenue
1.5 mi · 4 min · East Central Avenue
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Turn slight right onto West Spring Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Spring Street
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Continue on Hydetown Road
3 mi · 5 min · Hydetown Road
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Continue on William Flinn Highway
4.6 mi · 6 min · William Flinn Highway
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Continue on Erie Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Erie Street
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Continue on William Flinn Highway
7.8 mi · 11 min · William Flinn Highway
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Continue on Titusville Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Titusville Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Perry Street
946 ft · 23 sec · Perry Street
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Continue on Waterford Street
2610 ft · 55 sec · Waterford Street
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Continue on PA-97
6.9 mi · 8 min · PA-97
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Route 19
19 m · 1 sec · Route 19
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Exit the roundabout onto Route 19
1273 ft · 30 sec · Route 19
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Continue on High Street
2069 ft · 52 sec · High Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · High Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scranton and Waterford.
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
188 mi · 03h 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.
Sunny leaving Scranton and Mostly Sunny near Waterford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scranton to Waterford?
The road trip is about 304.8 miles (490.5 km) and usually takes 06h 09m 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?
Snow Shoe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.9 miles from Scranton and 152.9 miles from Waterford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 225.9 miles (363.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.9 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 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 $47.99 one way or $95.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Scranton and Mostly Sunny near Waterford.
Stop Ideas Near Snow Shoe
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 Snow Shoe.
Tyrone
Lewistown
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Waterford. Straight-line distance: 225.92 mi (363.59 km).
#1 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waterford
Situated in northwestern Pennsylvania within Erie County, this borough rests at an elevation of approximately 1,204 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.9428300, -79.9845000 |
| Altitude | 367 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waterford (-79.9845, 41.94283)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 490 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 48m |
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 | $4.46 | $47.99 | $95.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $52.94 | $105.89 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $57.03 | $114.06 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $70.41 | $140.83 |
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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