How far is Flying Hills, PA from City of Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Flying Hills, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 111.3 miles (179.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79 miles (127.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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
111.3 mi
02h 03m
Flight
78.99 mi
127.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.99 mi
Kilometers
127.12 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.3 mi
Kilometers
179.12 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Scranton
Sun, Apr 19, 5:20 PM EDT
Return by in Flying Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 7:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flying Hills
2026-04-19T15:17
Arrive City of Scranton
Sun, Apr 19, 5:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flying Hills
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
Delano
PA

Township in northeastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

From Flying Hills
53.6 mi
01h 01m
To City of Scranton
57.7 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 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 Flying Hills and City of Scranton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Nassau Circle

    864 ft · 40 sec · Nassau Circle

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Flying Hills Drive

    2339 ft · 2 min · Flying Hills Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Morgantown Road

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Morgantown Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Lancaster Avenue

    108 m · 8 sec · East Lancaster Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Bingaman Street

    1331 ft · 23 sec · Bingaman Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Laurel Street

    701 ft · 19 sec · Laurel Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    2781 ft · 59 sec · South 5th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on North 5th Street

    2722 ft · 58 sec · North 5th Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto Centre Avenue

    3 mi · 5 min · Centre Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Pottsville Pike

  11. 11

    Continue on South Centre Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · South Centre Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Pottsville Pike

  13. 13

    Continue on Shoemaker Avenue

    3219 ft · 44 sec · Shoemaker Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Pottsville Pike

  15. 15

    Continue on South 4th Street

    1321 ft · 19 sec · South 4th Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Pottsville Pike

  17. 17

    Continue on Centre Turnpike

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Centre Turnpike

  18. 18

    Continue on Route 61 South

    3 mi · 4 min · Route 61 South

  19. 19

    Continue on Pottsville Boulevard

    1434 ft · 18 sec · Pottsville Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on South Claude A. Lord Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Claude A. Lord Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on Pottsville Saint Clair Highway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Pottsville Saint Clair Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Joseph H. Long Boulevard

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Joseph H. Long Boulevard

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North: Hazleton

    1662 ft · 40 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    59.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

    953 ft · 19 sec · Cedar Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 North
59.9 mi · 54%
Pottsville Pike
14.4 mi · 13%
Centre Turnpike
10.6 mi · 10%
Joseph H. Long Boulevard
4.81 mi · 4%
Morgantown Road
3.49 mi · 3%
Route 61 South
3 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 81 North

Merge slight left

59.6 mi · 01h 11m

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
02h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.3 mi
79 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Delano
01h 01m from Flying Hills
Leave By
2:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Flying Hills and Rain Showers Likely near City of Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 111.3 miles (179.1 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Delano is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.6 miles from Flying Hills and 57.7 miles from City of Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 79 miles (127.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 2:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.06 one way or $32.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Flying Hills and Rain Showers Likely near City of Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Delano

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

48 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

72 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Mount Joy

89 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flying Hills and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 78.99 mi (127.12 km).

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#1 Flying Hills

Census designated place

Population2,568
Coordinates40.2767600, -75.9141000
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
City of Scranton

#2 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population76,089
Coordinates41.4043700, -75.6649100
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Start: Nassau Circle (-75.914403, 40.276999)
End: Cedar Avenue (-75.663942, 41.404264)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 179 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.93 gal
14.87 L · about $16.06
Round trip
$32.12
7.86 gal · 29.74 L
Estimated CO2
34.9 kg one way
Round trip: 69.9 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $16.06 $32.12
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.07 $36.15
Premium $4.95 $19.47 $38.94
Diesel $5.98 $23.50 $47.00

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 Flying Hills and City of Scranton. The current time is 15:17:02.

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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.