How far is Harborcreek, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Harborcreek, PA to Scranton, PA is about 315.2 miles (507.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 227 miles (365.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 41m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
315.22 mi
04h 50m
Flight
226.99 mi
365.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
226.99 mi
Kilometers
365.3 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
315.22 mi
Kilometers
507.29 km
Drive Time
04h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 9:06 AM EDT
Return by in Harborcreek
Thu, Apr 23, 1:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harborcreek
2026-04-23T04:15
Arrive Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 9:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 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
7:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harborcreek
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
Elkland
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Harborcreek
157.5 mi
02h 25m
To Scranton
157.8 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Buffalo Road

    615 ft · 27 sec · Buffalo Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Depot Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Depot Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1365 ft · 33 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto AMVETS Memorial Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · AMVETS Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 86 East: Jamestown

    2858 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Hopkins-Bowser Highway

    7 mi · 8 min · Hopkins-Bowser Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Southern Tier Expressway

    249.5 mi · 4 hr 51 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

    49.8 mi · 59 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11 South: Scranton Expressway

    1844 ft · 53 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto US 11 South: Scranton Expressway

    699 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 South: Scranton Expressway

    1230 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on North Scranton Expressway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · North Scranton Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Mulberry Street

    884 ft · 36 sec · Mulberry Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Penn Avenue

    526 ft · 18 sec · Penn Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Linden Street

    135 m · 13 sec · Linden Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    131 m · 15 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 Harborcreek 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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern Tier Expressway
249 mi · 79%
I 81 South
49.8 mi · 16%
Hopkins-Bowser Highway
6.95 mi · 2%
Depot Road
2.94 mi · 1%
North Scranton Expressway
2.89 mi · 1%
AMVETS Memorial Highway
1.38 mi
Longest Stretch

Southern Tier Expressway

Continue on Southern Tier Expressway

249 mi · 04h 51m

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 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+88.2 mi
227 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elkland
02h 25m from Harborcreek
Leave By
7:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Harborcreek and Mostly Sunny near Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 315.2 miles (507.3 km) and usually takes 04h 50m 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?

Elkland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.5 miles from Harborcreek and 157.8 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 227 miles (365.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 88.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.44 one way or $90.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Harborcreek and Mostly Sunny near Scranton.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harborcreek and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 226.99 mi (365.3 km).

Harborcreek

#1 Harborcreek

Township in Erie County, Pennsylvania

Population16,998
Coordinates42.1664500, -79.9528300
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Buffalo Road (-79.952865, 42.166456)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 507 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.12 gal
42.11 L · about $45.44
Round trip
$90.87
22.24 gal · 84.22 L
Estimated CO2
98.8 kg one way
Round trip: 197.6 kg / 436 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $45.44 $90.87
Mid-grade $4.60 $51.14 $102.28
Premium $4.95 $55.09 $110.18
Diesel $5.98 $66.50 $133.00

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Harborcreek and Scranton. The current time is 04:15:59.

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.