How far is Southmont, PA from Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Southmont, PA to Scranton, PA is about 235.3 miles (378.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 187.2 miles (301.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 47m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 53m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Clinton County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Southmont and Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southmont and Scranton.
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Start on Olive Street
95 m · 15 sec · Olive Street
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Turn sharp right onto Orchard Street
1320 ft · 37 sec · Orchard Street
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Turn left onto Diamond Boulevard
99 m · 14 sec · Diamond Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Susan Drive
804 ft · 35 sec · Susan Drive
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Turn slight right onto Celeste Drive
113 m · 18 sec · Celeste Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Menoher Boulevard
1.8 mi · 3 min · Menoher Boulevard
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Continue on Somerset Street
120 m · 13 sec · Somerset Street
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Turn left onto Napoleon Street
1099 ft · 23 sec · Napoleon Street
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Turn right onto Walnut Street
2038 ft · 1 min · Walnut Street
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Turn right onto William Penn Avenue
10.3 mi · 16 min · William Penn Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 22 East: Ebensburg
1241 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Admiral Peary Highway
7.4 mi · 11 min · Admiral Peary Highway
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Continue on William Penn Highway
16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
2680 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
41 mi · 45 min
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Keep slight left
4 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte
12.3 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport
1283 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
99.3 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
32.4 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 307
835 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto River Street
1.5 km · 2 min · River Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Continue on Adams Avenue
566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue
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Turn left onto Biden Street
972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street
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Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Southmont and Scranton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Southmont 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 Southmont to Scranton?
The road trip is about 235.3 miles (378.6 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?
Castanea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.3 miles from Southmont and 119.9 miles from Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 187.2 miles (301.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.1 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 9:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.91 one way or $67.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Southmont and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Castanea
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Castanea.
Lewistown
Tyrone
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Southmont and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 187.14 mi (301.17 km).
#1 Southmont
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,048 |
| Coordinates | 40.3106300, -78.9386400 |
| Altitude | 485 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 379 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 56m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $33.91 | $67.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $38.17 | $76.34 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $41.12 | $82.24 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $49.63 | $99.27 |
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
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