How far is Ferndale, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Ferndale, PA to Scranton, PA is about 86.8 miles (139.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.6 miles (105.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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
86.79 mi
01h 33m
Flight
65.59 mi
105.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.59 mi
Kilometers
105.55 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.79 mi
Kilometers
139.68 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Sun, Apr 19, 8:30 AM EDT
Return by in Ferndale
Sun, Apr 19, 10:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ferndale
2026-04-19T06:57
Arrive Scranton
Sun, Apr 19, 8:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ferndale
9:30 PM EDT
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
Stroudsburg
PA

Borough in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Ferndale
38.2 mi
00h 46m
To Scranton
48.6 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Easton Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Easton Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Durham Road

    2193 ft · 42 sec · Durham Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Red Bridge Road

    3073 ft · 2 min · Red Bridge Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Stouts Valley Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Stouts Valley Road

  5. 5

    Turn sharp right onto Durham Road

    2782 ft · 2 min · Durham Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Durham Road

    2044 ft · 2 min · Durham Road

  7. 7

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

    2681 ft · 54 sec · Raubsville Road

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto Morgan Hill Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Morgan Hill Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Diehl Road

    2868 ft · 2 min · Diehl Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Berger Road

    1.1 km · 3 min · Berger Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    1388 ft · 28 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 25th Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · 25th Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Nazareth Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Nazareth Road

  14. 14

    Take the exit right

    2106 ft · 51 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto PA-33

    18.4 mi · 23 min · PA-33

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 33 North: Bartonsville, Hazleton

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Hazleton

    2157 ft · 52 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    8.6 mi · 11 min · Keystone Shortway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton

    1.1 km · 46 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    18.5 mi · 20 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward 307: Daleville, Moscow

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Scranton-Pocono Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Scranton-Pocono Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on State Route 307

    6.4 mi · 9 min · State Route 307

  24. 24

    Continue on Moosic Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Moosic Street

  25. 25

    Turn slight right

    1398 ft · 51 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on Biden Street

    1364 ft · 35 sec · Biden Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ferndale 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
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 380 North
19.2 mi · 22%
PA-33
18.4 mi · 21%
Keystone Shortway
8.62 mi · 10%
State Route 307
6.36 mi · 7%
Easton Road
3.66 mi · 4%
Nazareth Road
3.14 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 380 North

Continue straight

18.5 mi · 00h 20m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.2 mi
65.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stroudsburg
00h 46m from Ferndale
Leave By
3:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 86.8 miles (139.7 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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 38.2 miles from Ferndale and 48.6 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 65.6 miles (105.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 3:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.50 one way or $25.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Ferndale and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 65.59 mi (105.55 km).

Ferndale

#1 Ferndale

Borough in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population1,474
Coordinates40.5337100, -75.1787900
Altitude86
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Easton Road (-75.17911, 40.533635)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.06 gal
11.59 L · about $12.50
Round trip
$25.01
6.12 gal · 23.18 L
Estimated CO2
27.2 kg one way
Round trip: 54.4 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.50 $25.01
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.07 $28.15
Premium $4.95 $15.16 $30.32
Diesel $5.98 $18.30 $36.60

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 Ferndale and Scranton. The current time is 06:57:19.

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.