How far is Wrightsville, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Wrightsville, PA to Scranton, PA is about 295.6 miles (475.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 197.2 miles (317.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 45m 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
295.67 mi
04h 52m
Flight
197.2 mi
317.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
197.2 mi
Kilometers
317.37 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
295.67 mi
Kilometers
475.84 km
Drive Time
04h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Sun, Apr 19, 6:27 AM EDT
Return by in Wrightsville
Sun, Apr 19, 11:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wrightsville
2026-04-19T01:34
Arrive Scranton
Sun, Apr 19, 6:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 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
7:14 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wrightsville
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
Milesburg
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Wrightsville
136.3 mi
02h 26m
To Scranton
159.4 mi
02h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Sunday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph W
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bull Hill Road

    34 m · 9 sec · Bull Hill Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    1.5 km · 2 min

  3. 3

    Merge slight right onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    8.1 mi · 11 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Youngsville Bypass

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Youngsville Bypass

  5. 5

    Continue on Warren Bypass

    8.6 mi · 13 min · Warren Bypass

  6. 6

    Continue on Crescent Park

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Crescent Park

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    1169 ft · 35 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 666 West

    81 m · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto South Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    8.5 mi · 12 min

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Turn right

    15.2 mi · 23 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Boot Jack Road

    11.2 mi · 16 min · Boot Jack Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Penfield Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Penfield Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Hoovertown Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Hoovertown Road

  21. 21

    Continue on State Park Road

    8.1 mi · 14 min · State Park Road

  22. 22

    Turn left

    1681 ft · 41 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    148.6 mi · 2 hr 41 min · Keystone Shortway

  24. 24

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 40 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  28. 28

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

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wrightsville and Scranton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
32 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
149 mi · 50%
I 81 North
33.1 mi · 11%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
15.5 mi · 5%
Boot Jack Road
11.2 mi · 4%
South Main Street
10.8 mi · 4%
Warren Bypass
8.6 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

149 mi · 02h 41m

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 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+98.4 mi
197.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milesburg
02h 26m from Wrightsville
Leave By
7:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Wrightsville and Rain Showers Likely near Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 295.6 miles (475.8 km) and usually takes 04h 52m 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?

Milesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.3 miles from Wrightsville and 159.4 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 197.2 miles (317.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 98.4 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 7:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.62 one way or $85.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Wrightsville and Rain Showers Likely near Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Milesburg

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

43 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

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

Huntingdon

54 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 Wrightsville and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 197.2 mi (317.37 km).

Wrightsville

#1 Wrightsville

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,282
Coordinates41.9145000, -79.4253300
Altitude413
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Bull Hill Road (-79.425328, 41.91464)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 476 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.43 gal
39.49 L · about $42.62
Round trip
$85.23
20.86 gal · 78.98 L
Estimated CO2
92.7 kg one way
Round trip: 185.4 kg / 409 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $42.62 $85.23
Mid-grade $4.60 $47.97 $95.94
Premium $4.95 $51.67 $103.34
Diesel $5.98 $62.37 $124.74

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Wrightsville and Scranton. The current time is 01:34:35.

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.