How far is West Newton, PA from City of Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from West Newton, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 282.8 miles (455.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 229.8 miles (369.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 27m 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
282.77 mi
04h 43m
Flight
229.83 mi
369.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
229.83 mi
Kilometers
369.87 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
282.77 mi
Kilometers
455.07 km
Drive Time
04h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 11:30 AM EDT
Return by in West Newton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Newton
2026-04-23T06:46
Arrive City of Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 11:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 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
7:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Newton
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Pleasant Gap
PA

Census designated place

From West Newton
139.5 mi
02h 21m
To City of Scranton
143.3 mi
02h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph W
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 West Newton and City of Scranton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Newton and City of Scranton.

  1. 1

    Start on South 2nd Street

    11 m · 6 sec · South 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    3013 ft · 51 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Mount Pleasant Road

    2019 ft · 36 sec · Mount Pleasant Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Greensburg Pike

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Greensburg Pike

  5. 5

    Continue on West Newton Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · West Newton Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1091 ft · 18 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on State Route 136

    5.3 mi · 8 min · State Route 136

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Newton Street

    1125 ft · 26 sec · West Newton Street

  9. 9

    Turn left

    2225 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

    8.5 mi · 9 min · Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1766 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22 East: Blairsville

    1468 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    34.3 mi · 47 min · William Penn Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

    1.4 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    41 mi · 45 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte

    12.3 mi · 15 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    99.3 mi · 1 hr 48 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

    953 ft · 19 sec · Cedar Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Newton and City of 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
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
5 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
99.3 mi · 35%
I 99 North
58.1 mi · 21%
William Penn Highway
51 mi · 18%
I 81 North
33.1 mi · 12%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 5%
Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
8.81 mi · 3%
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 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53 mi
229.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pleasant Gap
02h 21m from West Newton
Leave By
7:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Newton 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 West Newton to City of Scranton?

The road trip is about 282.8 miles (455.1 km) and usually takes 04h 43m 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?

Pleasant Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.5 miles from West Newton and 143.3 miles from City of Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 229.8 miles (369.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 53 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 7:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.78 one way or $81.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Newton and Mostly Sunny near City of Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Gap

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

34 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

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

Huntingdon

48 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

68 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Newton and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 229.83 mi (369.87 km).

West Newton

#1 West Newton

Borough in Pennsylvania

Population2,464
Coordinates40.2097900, -79.7669900
Altitude237
CountryUnited States
City of Scranton

#2 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population76,089
Coordinates41.4043700, -75.6649100
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Start: South 2nd Street (-79.767083, 40.209832)
End: Cedar Avenue (-75.663942, 41.404264)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 455 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.98 gal
37.77 L · about $40.78
Round trip
$81.56
19.96 gal · 75.54 L
Estimated CO2
88.7 kg one way
Round trip: 177.4 kg / 391 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $40.78 $81.56
Mid-grade $4.60 $45.90 $91.80
Premium $4.95 $49.44 $98.88
Diesel $5.98 $59.68 $119.36

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 West Newton and City of Scranton. The current time is 06:46:46.

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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.