How far is Waterford, PA from City of Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Waterford, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 307.9 miles (495.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 226 miles (363.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 38m 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 05h 19m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Centre County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waterford and City of Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterford and City of Scranton.
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Start on High Street
2069 ft · 52 sec · High Street
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Continue on Route 19
1279 ft · 31 sec · Route 19
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward PA-97
57 m · 2 sec · PA-97
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Exit the roundabout onto PA-97
6.9 mi · 8 min · PA-97
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Continue on Waterford Street
2610 ft · 55 sec · Waterford Street
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Turn straight onto Perry Street
946 ft · 25 sec · Perry Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Titusville Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Titusville Road
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Continue on William Flinn Highway
7.8 mi · 11 min · William Flinn Highway
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Continue on Erie Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Erie Street
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Continue on William Flinn Highway
4.6 mi · 6 min · William Flinn Highway
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Continue on Hydetown Road
3 mi · 5 min · Hydetown Road
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Continue on West Spring Street
1.3 mi · 4 min · West Spring Street
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Continue on Diamond Street
780 ft · 22 sec · Diamond Street
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Turn straight onto East Central Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · East Central Avenue
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Continue on Titusville Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Titusville Road
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Continue on West State Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West State Street
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Continue on Tionesta Road
4.4 mi · 6 min · Tionesta Road
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Continue on Colonel Drake Highway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Colonel Drake Highway
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Turn left onto Route 36 and 62
1833 ft · 28 sec · Route 36 and 62
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Elm Street
2843 ft · 48 sec · Elm Street
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Continue on Colonel Drake Highway
9 mi · 13 min · Colonel Drake Highway
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Continue on Route 208
5 mi · 8 min · Route 208
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Continue on Route 208
7.2 mi · 11 min · Route 208
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Continue on North School Street
2090 ft · 41 sec · North School Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
4.6 mi · 7 min · Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Twenty-Eighth Division Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Twenty-Eighth Division Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.6 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Route 322
4.1 mi · 6 min · Route 322
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Take the ramp slight right
1371 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
189 mi · 3 hr 24 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
953 ft · 19 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waterford and City of Scranton.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
189 mi · 03h 24m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Waterford and Mostly Sunny near City of Scranton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waterford to City of Scranton?
The road trip is about 307.9 miles (495.5 km) and usually takes 05h 19m 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?
Snow Shoe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.9 miles from Waterford and 156 miles from City of Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 226 miles (363.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 81.9 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 6:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.52 one way or $97.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Waterford and Mostly Sunny near City of Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Snow Shoe
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 Snow Shoe.
Tyrone
Lewistown
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waterford and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 225.99 mi (363.69 km).
#1 Waterford
Situated in northwestern Pennsylvania within Erie County, this borough rests at an elevation of approximately 1,204 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.9428300, -79.9845000 |
| Altitude | 367 |
| Country | United States |
#2 City of Scranton
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 76,089 |
| Coordinates | 41.4043700, -75.6649100 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cedar Avenue (-75.663942, 41.404264)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 496 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 50m |
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 | $4.46 | $48.52 | $97.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $53.53 | $107.07 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $57.67 | $115.33 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $71.20 | $142.40 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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