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

The driving distance from South Strabane, PA to Scranton, PA is about 309 miles (497.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 251.2 miles (404.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 54m 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
309 mi
04h 57m
Flight
251.18 mi
404.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
251.18 mi
Kilometers
404.24 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
309 mi
Kilometers
497.29 km
Drive Time
04h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Thu, Apr 16, 2:01 AM EDT
Return by in South Strabane
Thu, Apr 16, 6:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Strabane
2026-04-15T21:04
Arrive Scranton
Thu, Apr 16, 2:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 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
7:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Strabane
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
Stormstown
PA

Census designated place

From South Strabane
154.2 mi
02h 28m
To Scranton
154.8 mi
02h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Strabane Drive

    9 m · 8 sec · Strabane Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Anderson Drive

    790 ft · 40 sec · Anderson Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East National Pike

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East National Pike

  4. 4

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1407 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    33.1 mi · 45 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward PA Turnpike 66 North: Delmont

    1791 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

    12.9 mi · 14 min · Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1766 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22 East: Blairsville

    1468 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    34.3 mi · 47 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

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Strabane 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
29 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
6 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
99.3 mi · 32%
I 99 North
58.1 mi · 19%
William Penn Highway
51 mi · 17%
I 81 North
33.1 mi · 11%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
33.1 mi · 11%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 4%
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 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.8 mi
251.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stormstown
02h 28m from South Strabane
Leave By
7:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving South Strabane and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 309 miles (497.3 km) and usually takes 04h 57m 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?

Stormstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.2 miles from South Strabane and 154.8 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 251.2 miles (404.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.8 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 7:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.58 one way or $89.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Stormstown

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

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

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Tyrone

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

34 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
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Lewistown

43 mi away
150 Helen Street
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Altoona Transportation Center

45 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Strabane and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 251.18 mi (404.24 km).

South Strabane

#1 South Strabane

Township in Washington County, Pennsylvania

Population9,449
Coordinates40.1384000, -80.1633900
Altitude356
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Strabane Drive (-80.163386, 40.138391)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 497 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.91 gal
41.28 L · about $44.58
Round trip
$89.16
21.82 gal · 82.56 L
Estimated CO2
97 kg one way
Round trip: 193.9 kg / 427 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $44.58 $89.16
Mid-grade $4.60 $50.18 $100.35
Premium $4.95 $54.05 $108.10
Diesel $5.98 $65.24 $130.48

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 Strabane and Scranton. The current time is 21:04:25.

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.