How far is Scranton, PA from Wellsboro, PA?

The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Wellsboro, PA is about 113.9 miles (183.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.7 miles (141.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 05m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
113.92 mi
03h 02m
Flight
87.73 mi
141.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.73 mi
Kilometers
141.19 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.92 mi
Kilometers
183.33 km
Drive Time
03h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wellsboro
Thu, Apr 23, 8:10 AM EDT
Return by in Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 11:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scranton
2026-04-23T05:07
Arrive Wellsboro
Thu, Apr 23, 8:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Scranton
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Standing Stone
PA

Township in Bradford County, Pennsylvania

From Scranton
56.9 mi
01h 31m
To Wellsboro
57 mi
01h 31m

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
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wyoming Avenue

    995 ft · 43 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mulberry Street

    1297 ft · 50 sec · Mulberry Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Scranton Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Scranton Expressway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307 North

    818 ft · 44 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Keyser Avenue

    533 ft · 15 sec · North Keyser Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Morgan Highway

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Morgan Highway

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Winola Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Winola Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Airport Drive

    661 ft · 13 sec · Airport Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    9.8 mi · 17 min · Roosevelt Highway

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Roosevelt Highway

    7.2 mi · 11 min · Roosevelt Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    1588 ft · 39 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on River Street

    2625 ft · 46 sec · River Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Roosevelt Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on State Street

    2421 ft · 1 min · State Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    11.9 mi · 17 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Golden Mile Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Golden Mile Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    2333 ft · 54 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on York Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · York Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Reuter Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Reuter Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    6.5 mi · 9 min · Roosevelt Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    9.3 mi · 14 min · Roosevelt Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Elmira Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Elmira Street

  29. 29

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Sylvania Road

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Sylvania Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    10.1 mi · 15 min · Roosevelt Highway

  32. 32

    Continue on Sullivan Street

    2234 ft · 1 min · Sullivan Street

  33. 33

    Continue on East Wellsboro Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Wellsboro Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Route 6

    10.9 mi · 15 min · Route 6

  35. 35

    Continue on East Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · East Avenue

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Main Street

    131 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
37 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Roosevelt Highway
53.6 mi · 47%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
23.4 mi · 21%
Route 6
10.9 mi · 10%
Sylvania Road
5.18 mi · 5%
Morgan Highway
4.62 mi · 4%
Winola Road
2.43 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Grand Army of the Republic Highway

Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

11.9 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.2 mi
87.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Standing Stone
01h 31m from Scranton
Leave By
10:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Scranton and Mostly Sunny near Wellsboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 113.9 miles (183.3 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?

Standing Stone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.9 miles from Scranton and 57 miles from Wellsboro.

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

The direct path is about 87.7 miles (141.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.2 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 10:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.43 one way or $32.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Standing Stone

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Standing Stone, 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 Standing Stone.

BUS

Scranton, PA

68 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

68 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

92 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Wellsboro. Straight-line distance: 87.73 mi (141.19 km).

Scranton

#1 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Wellsboro

Borough in Tioga County, Pennsylvania

Population3,205
Coordinates41.7486800, -77.3005300
Altitude396
CountryUnited States
Start: Scranton (-75.6649, 41.40916)
End: Wellsboro (-77.30053, 41.74868)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 183 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.02 gal
15.22 L · about $16.43
Round trip
$32.85
8.04 gal · 30.44 L
Estimated CO2
35.7 kg one way
Round trip: 71.5 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $16.43 $32.85
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.49 $36.98
Premium $4.95 $19.92 $39.83
Diesel $5.98 $24.04 $48.08

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 Wellsboro. The current time is 05:07:54.

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.