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

The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Ferndale, PA is about 79.2 miles (127.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
79.2 mi
01h 53m
Flight
65.28 mi
105.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.28 mi
Kilometers
105.06 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.2 mi
Kilometers
127.46 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ferndale
Sun, Apr 19, 11:38 AM EDT
Return by in City of Scranton
Sun, Apr 19, 1:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Scranton
2026-04-19T09:45
Arrive Ferndale
Sun, Apr 19, 11:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Scranton
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Stroudsburg
PA

Borough in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, United States

From City of Scranton
39.6 mi
00h 56m
To Ferndale
39.6 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cedar Avenue

    553 ft · 18 sec · Cedar Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left

    1729 ft · 42 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto President Biden Expressway

    1 km · 53 sec · President Biden Expressway

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Binghamton

    2408 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I-84 east, US 6 east

    2101 ft · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    1448 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mt Pocono, Milford

    2050 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    8.5 mi · 12 min · Keystone Shortway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 33 South: Snydersville

    2485 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    21.5 mi · 28 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 248: Wilson

    2091 ft · 56 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Nazareth Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Nazareth Road

  17. 17

    Continue on 25th Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · 25th Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    1388 ft · 28 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Berger Road

    1.1 km · 3 min · Berger Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Diehl Road

    2868 ft · 2 min · Diehl Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Morgan Hill Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Morgan Hill Road

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Raubsville Road

    2681 ft · 58 sec · Raubsville Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Durham Road

    2044 ft · 1 min · Durham Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Durham Road

    2782 ft · 2 min · Durham Road

  25. 25

    Turn sharp left onto Stouts Valley Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Stouts Valley Road

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Red Bridge Road

    3073 ft · 2 min · Red Bridge Road

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Durham Road

    2193 ft · 45 sec · Durham Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Easton Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Easton Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Easton Road

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 30%
PA 33 South
22 mi · 28%
Keystone Shortway
8.45 mi · 11%
I 84 East
3.81 mi · 5%
Easton Road
3.66 mi · 5%
Nazareth Road
2.94 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 380 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono

23.6 mi · 00h 26m

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
01h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.9 mi
65.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stroudsburg
00h 56m from City of Scranton
Leave By
2:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving City of Scranton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Ferndale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 79.2 miles (127.5 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Stroudsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.6 miles from City of Scranton and 39.6 miles from Ferndale.

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

The direct path is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.40 one way or $22.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around City of Scranton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Ferndale.

Stop Ideas Near Stroudsburg

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Scranton, PA

62 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

64 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

New Brunswick station

83 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Ferndale. Straight-line distance: 65.28 mi (105.06 km).

City of Scranton

#1 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population76,089
Coordinates41.4043700, -75.6649100
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Ferndale

#2 Ferndale

Borough in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population1,474
Coordinates40.5337100, -75.1787900
Altitude86
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Scranton (-75.66491, 41.40437)
End: Ferndale (-75.17879, 40.53371)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.79 gal
10.58 L · about $11.40
Round trip
$22.80
5.58 gal · 21.16 L
Estimated CO2
24.8 kg one way
Round trip: 49.6 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.40 $22.80
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.83 $25.66
Premium $4.95 $13.82 $27.64
Diesel $5.98 $16.68 $33.37

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 City of Scranton and Ferndale. The current time is 09:45:48.

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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.