How far is Parkville, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Parkville, PA to Scranton, PA is about 163 miles (262.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.5 miles (211.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m 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
163.04 mi
02h 59m
Flight
131.49 mi
211.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.49 mi
Kilometers
211.62 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.04 mi
Kilometers
262.38 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Fri, Nov 6, 8:05 PM EST
Return by in Parkville
Fri, Nov 6, 11:05 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parkville
2026-11-06T17:05
Arrive Scranton
Fri, Nov 6, 8:05 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EST

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

Leave by
12:30 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Parkville
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
East Franklin
PA

Township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania

From Parkville
81.3 mi
01h 29m
To Scranton
81.8 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
1 to 5 mph NW
Destination
53°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
2 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Baltimore Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Baltimore Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Carlisle Street

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Carlisle Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Carlisle Pike

    7.6 mi · 12 min · Carlisle Pike

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Carlisle Pike

    56 m · 4 sec · Carlisle Pike

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Carlisle Pike

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Carlisle Pike

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1162 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    13.5 mi · 19 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 581 East: Harrisburg, York

    2218 ft · 58 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway

    1383 ft · 22 sec · American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State College

    4 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North: Hazleton, Allentown

    3087 ft · 48 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    113.7 mi · 2 hr 14 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  18. 18

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

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Parkville 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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
American Legion Memorial Highway
114 mi · 70%
Carlisle Pike
32 mi · 20%
American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
6.41 mi · 4%
I 83 North
4.01 mi · 2%
Carlisle Street
2.12 mi · 1%
Baltimore Street
1.71 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

American Legion Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

114 mi · 02h 14m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.5 mi
131.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Franklin
01h 29m from Parkville
Leave By
12:30 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Parkville and Patchy Fog near Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 163 miles (262.4 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

East Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.3 miles from Parkville and 81.8 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 131.5 miles (211.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.5 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 12:30 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.31 one way or $50.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Parkville and Patchy Fog near Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near East Franklin

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

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

RAIL

Middletown

54 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

55 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

55 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parkville and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 131.49 mi (211.62 km).

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#1 Parkville

Parkville is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.7812100, -76.9633100
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Baltimore Street (-76.963301, 39.781213)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 262 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.75 gal
21.78 L · about $25.31
Round trip
$50.62
11.5 gal · 43.56 L
Estimated CO2
51.1 kg one way
Round trip: 102.2 kg / 225 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $25.31 $50.62
Mid-grade $4.82 $27.73 $55.46
Premium $5.27 $30.33 $60.65
Diesel $6.58 $37.85 $75.69

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 Parkville and Scranton. The current time is 17:05:57.

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.