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

The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Falls, PA is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.25 mi
00h 31m
Flight
10.29 mi
16.56 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.29 mi
Kilometers
16.56 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.25 mi
Kilometers
24.54 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Falls
Sat, Jun 6, 5:04 AM EDT
Return by in City of Scranton
Sat, Jun 6, 5:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Scranton
2026-06-06T04:33
Arrive Falls
Sat, Jun 6, 5:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in City of Scranton
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Clarks Summit
PA

City in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From City of Scranton
7.6 mi
00h 15m
To Falls
7.6 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Jun 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Jun 6 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cedar Avenue

    638 ft · 13 sec · Cedar Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    1692 ft · 40 sec · Adams Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Mulberry Street

    2266 ft · 1 min · Mulberry Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Scranton Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Scranton Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307 North

    818 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Keyser Avenue

    533 ft · 15 sec · North Keyser Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Morgan Highway

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Morgan Highway

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Winola Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Winola Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Falls Road

    5.1 mi · 12 min · Falls Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Falls Road

    73 m · 7 sec · Falls Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Falls Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Falls Road
5.12 mi · 34%
Morgan Highway
4.62 mi · 30%
Winola Road
2.22 mi · 15%
North Scranton Expressway
2.16 mi · 14%
Mulberry Street
0.43 mi · 3%
Adams Avenue
0.32 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Falls Road

Turn left onto Falls Road

5.08 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
10.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarks Summit
00h 15m from City of Scranton
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving City of Scranton and Partly Cloudy near Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Clarks Summit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from City of Scranton and 7.6 miles from Falls.

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

The direct path is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.21 one way or $4.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around City of Scranton and Partly Cloudy near Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Clarks Summit

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

9 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

31 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

46 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Falls. Straight-line distance: 10.29 mi (16.56 km).

City of Scranton

#1 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population76,089
Coordinates41.4043700, -75.6649100
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
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#2 Falls

City in United States of America

Population1,851
Coordinates41.4606300, -75.8488100
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Scranton (-75.66491, 41.40437)
End: Falls (-75.84881, 41.46063)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.54 gal
2.04 L · about $2.21
Round trip
$4.41
1.08 gal · 4.08 L
Estimated CO2
4.8 kg one way
Round trip: 9.6 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.21 $4.41
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.48 $4.97
Premium $4.95 $2.68 $5.35
Diesel $5.98 $3.23 $6.46

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 · Jun 06, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Scranton and Falls. The current time is 04:33:47.

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.