How far is Sewickley, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Sewickley, PA to Scranton, PA is about 329 miles (529.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 243.3 miles (391.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 27m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
329.03 mi
05h 13m
Flight
243.33 mi
391.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
243.33 mi
Kilometers
391.6 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
329.03 mi
Kilometers
529.52 km
Drive Time
05h 13m

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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 05h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 8:28 AM EDT
Return by in Sewickley
Thu, Apr 23, 1:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sewickley
2026-04-23T03:14
Arrive Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 8:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:14 AM to 1:14 PM EDT

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

Leave by
6:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sewickley
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
Wallaceton
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Sewickley
164.2 mi
02h 36m
To Scranton
164.8 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ohio River Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Ohio River Boulevard

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight left toward I 79: Erie, Washington

    810 ft · 22 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight right

    613 ft · 23 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Kilbuck Street

    3106 ft · 52 sec · Kilbuck Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 79: Erie

    2356 ft · 57 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    49.3 mi · 55 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Clarion

    1.2 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    239.8 mi · 4 hr 18 min · Keystone Shortway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre

    1.1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 40 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
240 mi · 73%
I 79
50 mi · 15%
I 81 North
33.1 mi · 10%
Ohio River Boulevard
2.84 mi · 1%
River Street
0.96 mi
I 80 East
0.74 mi
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

240 mi · 04h 18m

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
05h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+85.7 mi
243.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wallaceton
02h 36m from Sewickley
Leave By
6:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sewickley and Mostly Sunny near Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 329 miles (529.5 km) and usually takes 05h 13m 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?

Wallaceton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 164.2 miles from Sewickley and 164.8 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 243.3 miles (391.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 85.7 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 6:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.44 one way or $94.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wallaceton

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

32 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

50 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Huntingdon

58 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

73 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sewickley and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 243.33 mi (391.6 km).

Sewickley

#1 Sewickley

Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population3,768
Coordinates40.5364600, -80.1845000
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: PA 65 (-80.184435, 40.536532)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 530 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.61 gal
43.95 L · about $47.44
Round trip
$94.88
23.22 gal · 87.9 L
Estimated CO2
103.2 kg one way
Round trip: 206.4 kg / 455 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $47.44 $94.88
Mid-grade $4.60 $53.39 $106.79
Premium $4.95 $57.52 $115.03
Diesel $5.98 $69.43 $138.86

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 Sewickley and Scranton. The current time is 03:14:49.

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.