How far is Scranton, PA from Factoryville, PA?

The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Factoryville, PA is about 14.9 miles (24 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.89 mi
00h 28m
Flight
12.26 mi
19.73 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.26 mi
Kilometers
19.73 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.89 mi
Kilometers
23.96 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Factoryville
Fri, Nov 6, 9:59 AM EST
Return by in Scranton
Fri, Nov 6, 10:28 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scranton
2026-11-06T09:31
Arrive Factoryville
Fri, Nov 6, 9:59 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Scranton
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Clarks Green
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Scranton
7.5 mi
00h 14m
To Factoryville
7.5 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
2 mph W
Destination
68°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 3 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wyoming Avenue

    995 ft · 43 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mulberry Street

    1297 ft · 50 sec · Mulberry Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Scranton Expressway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · North Scranton Expressway

  4. 4

    Continue on Northern Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Northern Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    90 m · 8 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto South Abington Road

    3.4 mi · 7 min · South Abington Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Clinton Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Clinton Street

  8. 8

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Mill Street

    38 m · 4 sec · Mill Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight left

    105 m · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Lackawanna Trail

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Lackawanna Trail

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Civic Club Way

    147 m · 17 sec · Civic Club Way

  13. 13

    Turn right onto College Avenue

    1111 ft · 37 sec · College Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Church Street

    93 m · 11 sec · Church Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Riverside Drive

    39 m · 3 sec · Riverside Drive

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Riverside Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
107.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Abington Road
3.37 mi · 23%
Lackawanna Trail
3.28 mi · 22%
North Scranton Expressway
3.08 mi · 21%
Northern Boulevard
2.49 mi · 17%
East Main Street
0.96 mi · 6%
Clinton Street
0.81 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

South Abington Road

Turn straight onto South Abington Road

3.37 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
12.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarks Green
00h 14m from Scranton
Leave By
7:32 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Scranton and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Factoryville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 14.9 miles (24 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Clarks Green is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Scranton and 7.5 miles from Factoryville.

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

The direct path is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.34 one way or $4.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Scranton and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Factoryville.

Stop Ideas Near Clarks Green

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

10 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

32 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Factoryville. Straight-line distance: 12.26 mi (19.73 km).

Scranton

#1 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
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#2 Factoryville

Situated in Wyoming County in northeastern Pennsylvania, this borough rests at an elevation of approximately 820 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates41.5631300, -75.7826900
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Start: Scranton (-75.6649, 41.40916)
End: Factoryville (-75.78269, 41.56313)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.53 gal
1.99 L · about $2.34
Round trip
$4.68
1.06 gal · 3.98 L
Estimated CO2
4.7 kg one way
Round trip: 9.4 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.41 $2.34 $4.68
Mid-grade $4.83 $2.56 $5.12
Premium $5.28 $2.80 $5.60
Diesel $6.59 $3.49 $6.98

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Scranton and Factoryville. The current time is 09:31:06.

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.