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

The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Franklin, PA is about 156.8 miles (252.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.2 miles (185.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
156.85 mi
03h 17m
Flight
115.2 mi
185.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.2 mi
Kilometers
185.4 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.85 mi
Kilometers
252.42 km
Drive Time
03h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin
Sat, Nov 7, 2:07 AM EST
Return by in City of Scranton
Sat, Nov 7, 5:25 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Scranton
2026-11-06T22:49
Arrive Franklin
Sat, Nov 7, 2:07 AM EST
Route Timing
03h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:24 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Scranton
9:00 PM EST
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
Coopersburg
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From City of Scranton
78.4 mi
01h 38m
To Franklin
78.5 mi
01h 38m

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
Franklin Weather
PA
Live fallback forecast
59°F
Overnight
Using New London as the closest live forecast in the Chester County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 3:00 AM EST
Wind
2 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.4 mi · 9 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 315 South: Pittston

    1109 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    944 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476, I 81 North, PATP

    104 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 476: Clarks Summit, Allentown

    1968 ft · 58 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    152 m · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    1654 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    94.1 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 276 West: Harrisburg

    2491 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    13.5 mi · 14 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 29: Phoenixville, Malvern

    1.6 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Morehall Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Morehall Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Swedesford Road

    1531 ft · 36 sec · Swedesford Road

  18. 18

    Take the ramp straight toward US 202 South: West Chester

    1531 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    9.9 mi · 14 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Street Road

    5.5 mi · 10 min · West Street Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Lenape Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Lenape Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East Baltimore Pike

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Baltimore Pike

  24. 24

    Continue on Kennett-Oxford Bypass

    7.3 mi · 10 min · Kennett-Oxford Bypass

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 841: West Grove

    1463 ft · 42 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Chatham Road

    2316 ft · 52 sec · Chatham Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East Evergreen Street

    1438 ft · 42 sec · East Evergreen Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Prospect Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Prospect Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on Wickerton Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Wickerton Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Chesterville Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Chesterville Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Peacedale Road

    660 ft · 29 sec · Peacedale Road

  32. 32

    Turn slight right onto Walker Road

    2082 ft · 2 min · Walker Road

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walker Road

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
94.1 mi · 60%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
13.5 mi · 9%
US 202 South
11.9 mi · 8%
American Legion Memorial Highway
8.39 mi · 5%
Kennett-Oxford Bypass
7.33 mi · 5%
West Street Road
5.51 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

94.1 mi · 01h 44m

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
03h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.6 mi
115.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coopersburg
01h 38m from City of Scranton
Leave By
10:24 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving City of Scranton and Rain Showers Likely near Franklin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 156.8 miles (252.4 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?

Coopersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.4 miles from City of Scranton and 78.5 miles from Franklin.

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

The direct path is about 115.2 miles (185.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:24 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.34 one way or $48.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around City of Scranton and Rain Showers Likely near Franklin.

Stop Ideas Near Coopersburg

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

53 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

57 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

58 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

61 mi away
700 Station Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 115.2 mi (185.4 km).

City of Scranton

#1 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Franklin

Borough in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, USA

Population774
Coordinates39.7428900, -75.8485500
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Scranton (-75.66491, 41.40437)
End: Franklin (-75.84855, 39.74289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 252 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.53 gal
20.95 L · about $24.34
Round trip
$48.69
11.06 gal · 41.9 L
Estimated CO2
49.1 kg one way
Round trip: 98.3 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $24.34 $48.69
Mid-grade $4.82 $26.67 $53.34
Premium $5.27 $29.17 $58.33
Diesel $6.58 $36.40 $72.80

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 Franklin. The current time is 22:49:19.

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.