How far is Warren, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Warren, PA to Scranton, PA is about 254.4 miles (409.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 182.2 miles (293.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 03m 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
254.39 mi
04h 31m
Flight
182.22 mi
293.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
182.22 mi
Kilometers
293.25 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
254.39 mi
Kilometers
409.4 km
Drive Time
04h 31m

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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 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Thu, Apr 16, 8:18 AM EDT
Return by in Warren
Thu, Apr 16, 12:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Warren
2026-04-16T03:46
Arrive Scranton
Thu, Apr 16, 8:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 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
7:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Warren
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
Snydertown
PA

Census-designated place in Centre County, Pennsylvania

From Warren
127.2 mi
02h 15m
To Scranton
127.2 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 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 Warren and Scranton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 1 sec

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto Pennsylvania Avenue West

    1245 ft · 48 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue West

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Hickory Bridge

    746 ft · 24 sec · Hickory Bridge

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Crescent Park

    2270 ft · 58 sec · Crescent Park

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Crescent Park

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Crescent Park

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    1169 ft · 35 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 666 West

    81 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto South Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    8.5 mi · 12 min

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Turn right

    15.2 mi · 23 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Boot Jack Road

    11.2 mi · 16 min · Boot Jack Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Penfield Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Penfield Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Hoovertown Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Hoovertown Road

  20. 20

    Continue on State Park Road

    8.1 mi · 14 min · State Park Road

  21. 21

    Turn left

    1681 ft · 41 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    148.6 mi · 2 hr 41 min · Keystone Shortway

  23. 23

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 40 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  27. 27

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

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Warren 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
31 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
149 mi · 58%
I 81 North
33.1 mi · 13%
Boot Jack Road
11.2 mi · 4%
South Main Street
10.8 mi · 4%
State Park Road
8.11 mi · 3%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
7.4 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

149 mi · 02h 41m

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 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+72.2 mi
182.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Snydertown
02h 15m from Warren
Leave By
7:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Warren 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 Warren to Scranton?

The road trip is about 254.4 miles (409.4 km) and usually takes 04h 31m 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?

Snydertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.2 miles from Warren and 127.2 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 182.2 miles (293.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.2 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 7:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.69 one way or $73.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Snydertown

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

44 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

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

Huntingdon

66 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

86 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Warren and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 182.22 mi (293.25 km).

Warren

#1 Warren

City in Warren County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population8,974
Coordinates41.8439500, -79.1450400
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Market Street (-79.145061, 41.843947)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 409 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.98 gal
33.98 L · about $36.69
Round trip
$73.38
17.96 gal · 67.96 L
Estimated CO2
79.8 kg one way
Round trip: 159.6 kg / 352 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $36.69 $73.38
Mid-grade $4.60 $41.30 $82.60
Premium $4.95 $44.49 $88.97
Diesel $5.98 $53.70 $107.40

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 Warren and Scranton. The current time is 03:46:47.

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.