How far is West View, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from West View, PA to Scranton, PA is about 290.8 miles (468 km), with a travel time of about 04h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 236 miles (379.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 54m 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
290.78 mi
04h 57m
Flight
236.02 mi
379.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
236.02 mi
Kilometers
379.84 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
290.78 mi
Kilometers
467.96 km
Drive Time
04h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Fri, Apr 10, 9:39 PM EDT
Return by in West View
Sat, Apr 11, 2:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West View
2026-04-10T16:42
Arrive Scranton
Fri, Apr 10, 9:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 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
7:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West View
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
Central City
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From West View
118 mi
02h 28m
To Scranton
172.7 mi
02h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
70°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West View and Scranton.

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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 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.8 mi
236 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Central City
02h 28m from West View
Leave By
7:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving West View and Sunny near Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West View to Scranton?

The road trip is about 290.8 miles (468 km) and usually takes 04h 57m 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?

Central City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118 miles from West View and 172.7 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 236 miles (379.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.8 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 7:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.92 one way or $83.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around West View and Sunny near Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Central City

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

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

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Lewistown

44 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

49 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
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Huntingdon

55 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

70 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West View and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 236.02 mi (379.84 km).

West View

#1 West View

Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population6,470
Coordinates40.5222900, -80.0342200
Altitude345
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Highland Avenue (-80.03422, 40.522287)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 468 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.26 gal
38.84 L · about $41.92
Round trip
$83.84
20.52 gal · 77.68 L
Estimated CO2
91.2 kg one way
Round trip: 182.4 kg / 402 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $41.92 $83.84
Mid-grade $4.60 $47.19 $94.37
Premium $4.95 $50.83 $101.66
Diesel $5.98 $61.35 $122.71

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between West View and Scranton. The current time is 16:42:36.

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.