Charleston, West Virginia to Scranton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

380.4 miles 612.2 km · straight line
456.5 miles estimated 734.6 km · driving distance
9h 11min estimated drive time
$44 - $54 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
54° NE bearing direction

How far is Charleston, West Virginia from Scranton?

The distance from Charleston, West Virginia to Scranton is 380.4 miles (612.2 km) as the crow flies. Scranton is located NE of Charleston, West Virginia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 456.5 miles, taking about 9h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Charleston, West Virginia in West Virginia and Scranton in Pennsylvania.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Charleston, West Virginia and Scranton. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Charleston, West Virginia to Scranton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 11min $44 - $54 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 1min $37–$68* Budget
Train ~8h 43min $55–$160* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charleston, West Virginia & Scranton

Quick Facts

Charleston, West Virginia
38.35°N, 81.63°W
America/New_York
182m elevation
Scranton
41.41°N, 75.66°W
America/New_York
230m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 127 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 65.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients