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

The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Faxon, PA is about 107.2 miles (172.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.9 miles (110.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
107.23 mi
02h 05m
Flight
68.93 mi
110.94 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.93 mi
Kilometers
110.94 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.23 mi
Kilometers
172.57 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Faxon
Fri, Nov 6, 7:06 PM EST
Return by in City of Scranton
Fri, Nov 6, 9:11 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Scranton
2026-11-06T17:01
Arrive Faxon
Fri, Nov 6, 7:06 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:20 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Scranton
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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
Mifflinville
PA

CDP in eastern Columbia County, Pennsylvania

From City of Scranton
53.6 mi
01h 02m
To Faxon
53.7 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
2 mph W
Destination
49°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
2 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cedar Avenue

    553 ft · 11 sec · Cedar Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Cedar Avenue

    122 m · 13 sec · Cedar Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · River Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1178 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    32.7 mi · 40 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg

    1.1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    47 mi · 51 min · Keystone Shortway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 147 South, I 180 West: Milton, Williamsport

    1283 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 180 West: Williamsport

    2225 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    24.5 mi · 28 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Faxon

    1552 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Northway Road

    611 ft · 10 sec · South Northway Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp straight

    55 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
47 mi · 44%
American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 31%
I 180 West
25.2 mi · 23%
River Street
1.1 mi · 1%
I-80 West
0.7 mi · 1%
PA 147 South
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

47 mi · 00h 51m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.3 mi
68.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mifflinville
01h 02m from City of Scranton
Leave By
2:20 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving City of Scranton and Patchy Fog near Faxon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 107.2 miles (172.6 km) and usually takes 02h 05m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mifflinville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.6 miles from City of Scranton and 53.7 miles from Faxon.

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

The direct path is about 68.9 miles (110.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:20 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.64 one way or $33.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around City of Scranton and Patchy Fog near Faxon.

Stop Ideas Near Mifflinville

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

43 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Scranton, PA

68 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

98 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Faxon. Straight-line distance: 68.93 mi (110.94 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 Faxon

Situated in north-central Pennsylvania within Lycoming County, this census-designated place lies at an elevation of approximately 522 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates41.2484100, -76.9771900
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Scranton (-75.66491, 41.40437)
End: Faxon (-76.97719, 41.24841)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 173 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.78 gal
14.32 L · about $16.64
Round trip
$33.28
7.56 gal · 28.64 L
Estimated CO2
33.6 kg one way
Round trip: 67.2 kg / 148 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $16.64 $33.28
Mid-grade $4.82 $18.23 $36.46
Premium $5.27 $19.94 $39.87
Diesel $6.58 $24.88 $49.76

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Scranton and Faxon. The current time is 17:01:25.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.