How far is South Greensburg, PA from City of Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from South Greensburg, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 262.6 miles (422.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 217.2 miles (349.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 52m 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
262.61 mi
04h 26m
Flight
217.19 mi
349.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
217.19 mi
Kilometers
349.53 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
262.61 mi
Kilometers
422.63 km
Drive Time
04h 26m

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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 04h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Scranton
Sun, Apr 19, 6:15 PM EDT
Return by in South Greensburg
Sun, Apr 19, 10:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Greensburg
2026-04-19T13:48
Arrive City of Scranton
Sun, Apr 19, 6:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 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
8:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Greensburg
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
Howard
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From South Greensburg
130.6 mi
02h 13m
To City of Scranton
132 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph W
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between South Greensburg and City of Scranton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Greensburg and City of Scranton.

  1. 1

    Start on Sheridan Avenue

    664 ft · 31 sec · Sheridan Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Broad Street

    1 km · 1 min · Broad Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Highland Avenue

    2105 ft · 1 min · Highland Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Street

    1190 ft · 35 sec · Mount Pleasant Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto South Main Street

    2392 ft · 2 min · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Pittsburgh Street

    1044 ft · 27 sec · East Pittsburgh Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Arch Avenue

    1427 ft · 30 sec · Arch Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Beacon Street

    74 m · 8 sec · Beacon Street

  9. 9

    Continue on New Alexandria Road

    5.4 mi · 9 min · New Alexandria Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    27.5 mi · 39 min · William Penn Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    41 mi · 45 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

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

    12.3 mi · 15 min

  19. 19

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

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    99.3 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Keystone Shortway

  21. 21

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 40 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  25. 25

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

    953 ft · 19 sec · Cedar Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Greensburg and City of Scranton.

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
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
99.3 mi · 38%
I 99 North
58.1 mi · 22%
William Penn Highway
44.3 mi · 17%
I 81 North
33.1 mi · 13%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 5%
New Alexandria Road
5.44 mi · 2%
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 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.4 mi
217.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Howard
02h 13m from South Greensburg
Leave By
8:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving South Greensburg and Rain Showers Likely near City of Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Greensburg to City of Scranton?

The road trip is about 262.6 miles (422.6 km) and usually takes 04h 26m 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?

Howard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.6 miles from South Greensburg and 132 miles from City of Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 217.2 miles (349.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.4 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 8:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.88 one way or $75.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around South Greensburg and Rain Showers Likely near City of Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Howard

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

48 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

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

Huntingdon

66 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

84 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Greensburg and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 217.19 mi (349.53 km).

South Greensburg

#1 South Greensburg

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,977
Coordinates40.2784000, -79.5447600
Altitude327
CountryUnited States
City of Scranton

#2 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population76,089
Coordinates41.4043700, -75.6649100
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Start: Sheridan Avenue (-79.544725, 40.278464)
End: Cedar Avenue (-75.663942, 41.404264)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 423 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.27 gal
35.08 L · about $37.88
Round trip
$75.75
18.54 gal · 70.16 L
Estimated CO2
82.4 kg one way
Round trip: 164.8 kg / 363 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $37.88 $75.75
Mid-grade $4.60 $42.63 $85.27
Premium $4.95 $45.92 $91.85
Diesel $5.98 $55.43 $110.87

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between South Greensburg and City of Scranton. The current time is 13:48:55.

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.