How far is Falls, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Falls, PA to Scranton, PA is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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
14.19 mi
00h 23m
Flight
10.17 mi
16.36 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.17 mi
Kilometers
16.36 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.19 mi
Kilometers
22.84 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Sat, Apr 18, 3:45 AM EDT
Return by in Falls
Sat, Apr 18, 4:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Falls
2026-04-18T03:21
Arrive Scranton
Sat, Apr 18, 3:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Falls
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 Falls
7.4 mi
00h 11m
To Scranton
6.8 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SE
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Falls Road

    33 m · 3 sec · Falls Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Falls Road

    5.1 mi · 12 min · Falls Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Winola Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Winola Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Morgan Highway

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Morgan Highway

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Keyser Avenue

    94 m · 8 sec · North Keyser Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward US 11 South, PA 307 South

    1153 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto North Scranton Expressway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Scranton Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Mulberry Street

    884 ft · 36 sec · Mulberry Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Penn Avenue

    526 ft · 18 sec · Penn Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Linden Street

    135 m · 13 sec · Linden Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    131 m · 15 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
84.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Falls Road
5.12 mi · 36%
Morgan Highway
4.61 mi · 32%
Winola Road
2.22 mi · 16%
North Scranton Expressway
2.11 mi · 15%
US 11 South
0.22 mi · 2%
Mulberry Street
0.17 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Falls Road

Continue on Falls Road

5.1 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 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
10.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarks Summit
00h 11m from Falls
Leave By
7:42 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Falls and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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 7.4 miles from Falls and 6.8 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.04 one way or $4.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Falls and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Scranton.

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 Falls and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 10.17 mi (16.36 km).

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#1 Falls

City in United States of America

Population1,851
Coordinates41.4606300, -75.8488100
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Falls Road (-75.848784, 41.460669)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.5 gal
1.9 L · about $2.04
Round trip
$4.09
1 gal · 3.8 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.9 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.04 $4.09
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.30 $4.60
Premium $4.95 $2.48 $4.95
Diesel $5.98 $2.99 $5.98

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Falls and Scranton. The current time is 03:21:34.

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.