How far is Wolfdale, PA from City of Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Wolfdale, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 314.8 miles (506.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 255.8 miles (411.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 26m 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
314.77 mi
05h 13m
Flight
255.84 mi
411.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
255.84 mi
Kilometers
411.73 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
314.77 mi
Kilometers
506.58 km
Drive Time
05h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Scranton
Thu, Apr 16, 3:51 AM EDT
Return by in Wolfdale
Thu, Apr 16, 9:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wolfdale
2026-04-15T22:38
Arrive City of Scranton
Thu, Apr 16, 3:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:13 AM to 1:13 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
6:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wolfdale
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
Port Matilda
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Wolfdale
157 mi
02h 36m
To City of Scranton
157.8 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wolfdale and City of Scranton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jefferson Avenue

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Jefferson Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left toward I 70 East: New Stanton

    1481 ft · 36 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    41.2 mi · 56 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward PA Turnpike 66 North: Delmont

    1791 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

    12.9 mi · 14 min · Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1766 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22 East: Blairsville

    1468 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    34.3 mi · 47 min · William Penn Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    41 mi · 45 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

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

    12.3 mi · 15 min

  16. 16

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

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    99.3 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Keystone Shortway

  18. 18

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 40 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  22. 22

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

    953 ft · 19 sec · Cedar Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wolfdale and City of Scranton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
23 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
6 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
99.3 mi · 32%
I 99 North
58.1 mi · 18%
William Penn Highway
51 mi · 16%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
41.2 mi · 13%
I 81 North
33.1 mi · 11%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 4%
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
05h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59 mi
255.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Matilda
02h 36m from Wolfdale
Leave By
6:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wolfdale and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near City of Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wolfdale to City of Scranton?

The road trip is about 314.8 miles (506.6 km) and usually takes 05h 13m 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?

Port Matilda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157 miles from Wolfdale and 157.8 miles from City of Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 255.8 miles (411.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 59 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 6:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.40 one way or $90.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wolfdale and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near City of Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Port Matilda

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Port Matilda, 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 Port Matilda.

RAIL

Tyrone

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

Huntingdon

35 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

43 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Lewistown

46 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wolfdale and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 255.84 mi (411.73 km).

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#1 Wolfdale

Census designated place

Population2,888
Coordinates40.1928500, -80.2878400
Altitude321
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: Jefferson Ave (-80.287828, 40.192867)
End: Cedar Avenue (-75.663942, 41.404264)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 507 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.11 gal
42.05 L · about $45.40
Round trip
$90.79
22.22 gal · 84.1 L
Estimated CO2
98.7 kg one way
Round trip: 197.5 kg / 435 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $45.40 $90.79
Mid-grade $4.60 $51.09 $102.19
Premium $4.95 $55.04 $110.08
Diesel $5.98 $66.44 $132.88

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Wolfdale and City of Scranton. The current time is 22:38:02.

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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.