How far is Fort Washington, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Fort Washington, PA to Scranton, PA is about 112.1 miles (180.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.8 miles (146.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
112.08 mi
01h 50m
Flight
90.76 mi
146.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.76 mi
Kilometers
146.06 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.08 mi
Kilometers
180.38 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Sat, Nov 7, 12:11 PM EST
Return by in Fort Washington
Sat, Nov 7, 2:02 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Washington
2026-11-07T10:21
Arrive Scranton
Sat, Nov 7, 12:11 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EST

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

Leave by
2:50 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Washington
9:30 PM EST
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
Slatington
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Fort Washington
55.9 mi
00h 55m
To Scranton
56.2 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 5:00 AM EST
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Washington and Scranton.

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Lane

    9 m · 3 sec · Washington Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Spring Avenue

    114 m · 19 sec · Spring Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Fort Washington Avenue

    1737 ft · 55 sec · Fort Washington Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    2777 ft · 1 min · Pennsylvania Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward PATP, PA 309

    43 m · 3 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    619 ft · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 276, PATP: PA Turnpike

    2295 ft · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 276 West: Harrisburg

    1495 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    4.1 mi · 4 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476: Chester, Allentown

    783 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 North: Allentown

    1642 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 PA 315, I 81: Pittston, Scranton

    1.2 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 315 North: Scranton

    844 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Chestnut Street

    159 m · 9 sec · Chestnut Street

  16. 16

    Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Scranton

    1395 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    8.2 mi · 9 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  20. 20

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

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Washington and 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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
94.1 mi · 84%
I 81 North
8.51 mi · 8%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
4.13 mi · 4%
River Street
0.96 mi · 1%
PA 315
0.72 mi · 1%
Pennsylvania Avenue
0.53 mi
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 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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.3 mi
90.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Slatington
00h 55m from Fort Washington
Leave By
2:50 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Fort Washington and Chance Light Rain near Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Washington to Scranton?

The road trip is about 112.1 miles (180.4 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Slatington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.9 miles from Fort Washington and 56.2 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 90.8 miles (146.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:50 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.39 one way or $34.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Fort Washington and Chance Light Rain near Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Slatington

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

60 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

74 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

79 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Washington and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 90.76 mi (146.06 km).

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#1 Fort Washington

Situated in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, this census-designated place lies northwest of Philadelphia at an approximate elevation of 233 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates40.1417800, -75.2090600
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington Lane (-75.209025, 40.141758)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 180 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.95 gal
14.97 L · about $17.39
Round trip
$34.78
7.9 gal · 29.94 L
Estimated CO2
35.1 kg one way
Round trip: 70.2 kg / 155 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $17.39 $34.78
Mid-grade $4.82 $19.05 $38.10
Premium $5.27 $20.83 $41.66
Diesel $6.58 $26.00 $52.00

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Washington and Scranton. The current time is 10:21:41.

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.