How far is Wellsboro, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Wellsboro, PA to Scranton, PA is about 114.8 miles (184.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.7 miles (141.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Road
114.75 mi
02h 36m
Flight
87.73 mi
141.19 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.73 mi
Kilometers
141.19 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.75 mi
Kilometers
184.68 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:58 AM EDT
Return by in Wellsboro
Thu, Apr 23, 8:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wellsboro
2026-04-23T03:21
Arrive Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wellsboro
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Standing Stone
PA

Township in Bradford County, Pennsylvania

From Wellsboro
56.9 mi
01h 18m
To Scranton
57.8 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    85 m · 11 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    741 ft · 25 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · East Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Route 6

    10.9 mi · 15 min · Route 6

  5. 5

    Continue on West Wellsboro Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Wellsboro Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Sullivan Street

    2234 ft · 1 min · Sullivan Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    10.1 mi · 15 min · Roosevelt Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Sylvania Road

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Sylvania Road

  9. 9

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Elmira Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Elmira Street

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Roosevelt Highway

    9.3 mi · 14 min · Roosevelt Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Roosevelt Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    1008 ft · 15 sec · Roosevelt Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Reuter Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Reuter Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on York Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · York Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    2333 ft · 50 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Golden Mile Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Golden Mile Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    11.9 mi · 17 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on State Street

    2421 ft · 1 min · State Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Roosevelt Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on River Street

    2625 ft · 46 sec · River Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Main Street

    1588 ft · 39 sec · Main Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Roosevelt Highway

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Pennsylvania Route 92

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Pennsylvania Route 92

  30. 30

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Roosevelt Highway

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on Roosevelt Highway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Roosevelt Highway

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on Roosevelt Highway

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Roosevelt Highway

  33. 33

    Continue on Airport Drive

    661 ft · 13 sec · Airport Drive

  34. 34

    Turn straight onto Winola Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Winola Road

  35. 35

    Turn slight right onto Morgan Highway

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Morgan Highway

  36. 36

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Keyser Avenue

    94 m · 8 sec · North Keyser Avenue

  37. 37

    Take the ramp right toward US 11 South, PA 307 South

    1153 ft · 30 sec

  38. 38

    Merge slight left onto North Scranton Expressway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Scranton Expressway

  39. 39

    Continue on Mulberry Street

    884 ft · 36 sec · Mulberry Street

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Penn Avenue

    526 ft · 18 sec · Penn Avenue

  41. 41

    Turn left onto Linden Street

    135 m · 13 sec · Linden Street

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    131 m · 15 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wellsboro and 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
43 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Roosevelt Highway
50.9 mi · 44%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
23.1 mi · 20%
Route 6
10.9 mi · 10%
Sylvania Road
5.18 mi · 5%
Morgan Highway
4.61 mi · 4%
Pennsylvania Route 92
2.89 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Grand Army of the Republic Highway

Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

11.9 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.1 mi
87.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Standing Stone
01h 18m from Wellsboro
Leave By
1:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Wellsboro and Mostly Sunny near Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wellsboro to Scranton?

The road trip is about 114.8 miles (184.7 km) and usually takes 02h 36m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Standing Stone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.9 miles from Wellsboro and 57.8 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 87.7 miles (141.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.55 one way or $33.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wellsboro and Mostly Sunny near Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Standing Stone

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

68 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

68 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

92 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wellsboro and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 87.73 mi (141.19 km).

Wellsboro

#1 Wellsboro

Borough in Tioga County, Pennsylvania

Population3,205
Coordinates41.7486800, -77.3005300
Altitude396
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-77.30054, 41.748688)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 185 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.05 gal
15.33 L · about $16.55
Round trip
$33.10
8.1 gal · 30.66 L
Estimated CO2
36 kg one way
Round trip: 72 kg / 159 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $16.55 $33.10
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.63 $37.25
Premium $4.95 $20.06 $40.13
Diesel $5.98 $24.22 $48.44

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Wellsboro and Scranton. The current time is 03:21:02.

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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.