How far is Franklin Park, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Franklin Park, PA to Scranton, PA is about 321.3 miles (517.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 237.6 miles (382.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
321.29 mi
04h 54m
Flight
237.57 mi
382.33 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
237.57 mi
Kilometers
382.33 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
321.29 mi
Kilometers
517.07 km
Drive Time
04h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Sat, Apr 18, 3:39 AM EDT
Return by in Franklin Park
Sat, Apr 18, 8:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Franklin Park
2026-04-17T22:45
Arrive Scranton
Sat, Apr 18, 3:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Franklin Park
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Coaldale
PA

Borough in eastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

From Franklin Park
160.4 mi
02h 27m
To Scranton
160.9 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
75°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Franklin Park and Scranton.

  1. 1

    Start on Rochester Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Rochester Road

  2. 2

    Turn slight right

    58 m · 11 sec

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Nicholson Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Nicholson Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Wexford Bayne Road

    1837 ft · 45 sec · Wexford Bayne Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 79: Erie

    1601 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    42.5 mi · 46 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Clarion

    1.2 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    239.8 mi · 4 hr 18 min · Keystone Shortway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre

    1.1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 40 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  13. 13

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

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
240 mi · 75%
I 79
42.8 mi · 13%
I 81 North
33.1 mi · 10%
Nicholson Road
1.69 mi · 1%
River Street
0.96 mi
Rochester Road
0.88 mi
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

240 mi · 04h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+83.7 mi
237.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coaldale
02h 27m from Franklin Park
Leave By
7:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Franklin Park and 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 Franklin Park to Scranton?

The road trip is about 321.3 miles (517.1 km) and usually takes 04h 54m 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?

Coaldale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.4 miles from Franklin Park and 160.9 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 237.6 miles (382.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 83.7 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 7:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.34 one way or $92.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Franklin Park and Chance Rain Showers near Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Coaldale

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

30 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

51 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Huntingdon

52 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

62 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Franklin Park and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 237.57 mi (382.33 km).

Franklin Park

#1 Franklin Park

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population14,883
Coordinates40.5834000, -80.0878400
Altitude375
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Rochester Road (-80.087887, 40.583372)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 517 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.34 gal
42.92 L · about $46.34
Round trip
$92.67
22.68 gal · 85.84 L
Estimated CO2
100.8 kg one way
Round trip: 201.6 kg / 444 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $46.34 $92.67
Mid-grade $4.60 $52.15 $104.31
Premium $4.95 $56.18 $112.36
Diesel $5.98 $67.81 $135.63

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 Franklin Park and Scranton. The current time is 22:45:04.

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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.