How far is South Connellsville, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from South Connellsville, PA to Scranton, PA is about 288.6 miles (464.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 227.4 miles (365.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 40m 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
288.63 mi
04h 50m
Flight
227.35 mi
365.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
227.35 mi
Kilometers
365.89 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
288.63 mi
Kilometers
464.51 km
Drive Time
04h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Thu, Apr 16, 9:12 AM EDT
Return by in South Connellsville
Thu, Apr 16, 2:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Connellsville
2026-04-16T04:22
Arrive Scranton
Thu, Apr 16, 9:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 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
7:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Connellsville
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
Houserville
PA

Census designated place

From South Connellsville
144 mi
02h 25m
To Scranton
144.6 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Connellsville and Scranton.

  1. 1

    Start on West Allegheny Avenue

    71 m · 10 sec · West Allegheny Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto South Pittsburgh Street

    2 mi · 5 min · South Pittsburgh Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    14.7 mi · 17 min

  4. 4

    Continue on Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

    13.3 mi · 14 min · Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1766 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22 East: Blairsville

    1468 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    34.3 mi · 47 min · William Penn Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

    1.4 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    41 mi · 45 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte

    12.3 mi · 15 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    99.3 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Keystone Shortway

  17. 17

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 40 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  21. 21

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

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
99.3 mi · 34%
I 99 North
58.1 mi · 20%
William Penn Highway
51 mi · 18%
I 81 North
33.1 mi · 11%
Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
13.7 mi · 5%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

99.3 mi · 01h 48m

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
04h 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.2 mi
227.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Houserville
02h 25m from South Connellsville
Leave By
7:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving South Connellsville and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Connellsville to Scranton?

The road trip is about 288.6 miles (464.5 km) and usually takes 04h 50m 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?

Houserville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144 miles from South Connellsville and 144.6 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 227.4 miles (365.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.2 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 7:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.60 one way or $83.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around South Connellsville and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Houserville

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

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

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Lewistown

34 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

39 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
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Huntingdon

41 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Connellsville and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 227.35 mi (365.89 km).

South Connellsville

#1 South Connellsville

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,896
Coordinates39.9967400, -79.5858700
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: West Allegheny Avenue (-79.585871, 39.996691)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 465 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.18 gal
38.55 L · about $41.60
Round trip
$83.19
20.36 gal · 77.1 L
Estimated CO2
90.5 kg one way
Round trip: 180.9 kg / 399 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $41.60 $83.19
Mid-grade $4.60 $46.82 $93.64
Premium $4.95 $50.43 $100.86
Diesel $5.98 $60.88 $121.75

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between South Connellsville and Scranton. The current time is 04:22:03.

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.