How far is Farmington, PA from Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Farmington, PA to Scranton, PA is about 304.2 miles (489.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 232.6 miles (374.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 02m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Farmington and Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmington and Scranton.
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Start on the route
28 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto National Pike
20.1 mi · 27 min · National Pike
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Take the exit slight right
80 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garrett Highway
1837 ft · 24 sec · Garrett Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 68 East, US 40 East, US 219 North: Cumberland
1913 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto National Freeway
32.6 mi · 38 min · National Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 220 North: Bedford
680 ft · 31 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ali Ghan Road
1455 ft · 26 sec · Ali Ghan Road
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Turn left
99.3 mi · 1 hr 54 min
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Keep slight left
4 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte
12.3 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport
1283 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
99.3 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
32.4 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 307
835 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto River Street
1.5 km · 2 min · River Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Continue on Adams Avenue
566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue
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Turn left onto Biden Street
972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street
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Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmington and Scranton.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
99.3 mi · 01h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Farmington 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 Farmington to Scranton?
The road trip is about 304.2 miles (489.6 km) and usually takes 05h 02m 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?
Park Forest Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.8 miles from Farmington and 152.4 miles from Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 232.6 miles (374.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.88 one way or $87.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Farmington and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Park Forest Village
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Park Forest Village.
Tyrone
Huntingdon
Lewistown
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Farmington and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 232.59 mi (374.32 km).
#1 Farmington
Census-designated place in southwestern Pennsylvania, USA
| Population | 1,197 |
| Coordinates | 39.8073000, -79.5656000 |
| Altitude | 561 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 490 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 47m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $43.88 | $87.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $49.39 | $98.79 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $53.21 | $106.41 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $64.23 | $128.45 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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