How far is White, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from White, PA to Scranton, PA is about 281.7 miles (453.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 218 miles (350.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 43m 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
281.75 mi
04h 21m
Flight
218.05 mi
350.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
218.05 mi
Kilometers
350.91 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
281.75 mi
Kilometers
453.43 km
Drive Time
04h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Sat, Apr 18, 9:32 AM EDT
Return by in White
Sat, Apr 18, 1:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave White
2026-04-18T05:10
Arrive Scranton
Sat, Apr 18, 9:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 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
8:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in White
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
Pleasant Gap
PA

Census designated place

From White
140.6 mi
02h 10m
To Scranton
141.1 mi
02h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Buchanan Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Buchanan Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Melcroft Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Melcroft Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Helen School Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Helen School Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Route 31

    840 ft · 16 sec · State Route 31

  5. 5

    Turn slight left

    813 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left

    9 m · 3 sec

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward PATP, I 70, I 76

    150 m · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    1195 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    55 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Bedford, Altoona

    2514 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Business 220

    1440 ft · 42 sec · Business 220

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left toward I 99, US 220: Cumberland, Altoona

    1124 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

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

    1502 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    69.2 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

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

    12.3 mi · 15 min

  17. 17

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

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    99.3 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Keystone Shortway

  19. 19

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 40 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  23. 23

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

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between White 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
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
99.3 mi · 35%
I 99 North
85.8 mi · 30%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
55 mi · 20%
I 81 North
33.1 mi · 12%
Buchanan Road
2.13 mi · 1%
Helen School Road
1.51 mi · 1%
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 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.7 mi
218 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pleasant Gap
02h 10m from White
Leave By
8:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving White 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 White to Scranton?

The road trip is about 281.7 miles (453.4 km) and usually takes 04h 21m 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 140.6 miles from White and 141.1 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 218 miles (350.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.7 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 8:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.61 one way or $81.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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Lewistown

34 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

47 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
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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 White and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 218.05 mi (350.91 km).

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#1 White

City in United States of America

Population15,495
Coordinates40.0700700, -79.4369800
Altitude585
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Buchanan Road (-79.436973, 40.070044)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 453 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.94 gal
37.63 L · about $40.61
Round trip
$81.23
19.88 gal · 75.26 L
Estimated CO2
88.3 kg one way
Round trip: 176.7 kg / 390 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $40.61 $81.23
Mid-grade $4.60 $45.71 $91.43
Premium $4.95 $49.24 $98.49
Diesel $5.98 $59.44 $118.88

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between White and Scranton. The current time is 05:10:38.

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.