How far is Scranton, PA from Fernway, PA?

The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Fernway, PA is about 314.2 miles (505.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 237.9 miles (382.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
314.14 mi
05h 50m
Flight
237.84 mi
382.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
237.84 mi
Kilometers
382.77 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
314.14 mi
Kilometers
505.56 km
Drive Time
05h 50m

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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 05h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fernway
Thu, Apr 23, 8:59 AM EDT
Return by in Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scranton
2026-04-23T03:08
Arrive Fernway
Thu, Apr 23, 8:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:51 AM to 1:51 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
5:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Scranton
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 Scranton
156.8 mi
02h 55m
To Fernway
157.3 mi
02h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wyoming Avenue

    689 ft · 38 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue

    976 ft · 25 sec · Lackawanna Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Cedar Avenue

    1191 ft · 22 sec · Cedar Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Cedar Avenue

    122 m · 13 sec · Cedar Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · River Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1178 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    32.7 mi · 40 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    239.9 mi · 4 hr 19 min · Keystone Shortway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 South: Pittsburgh

    1983 ft · 57 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    31.4 mi · 34 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Evans City

    601 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 19 South: Evans City

    1472 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Perry Highway

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Perry Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Rochester Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Rochester Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Woodhollow Drive

    106 m · 20 sec · Woodhollow Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Hartland Drive

    129 m · 19 sec · Hartland Drive

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hartland Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
240 mi · 76%
American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 10%
I 79 South
31.8 mi · 10%
Perry Highway
5.34 mi · 2%
Rochester Road
1.43 mi
River Street
1.1 mi
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

240 mi · 04h 19m

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
05h 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+76.3 mi
237.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coaldale
02h 55m from Scranton
Leave By
5:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Scranton and Sunny near Fernway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 314.2 miles (505.6 km) and usually takes 05h 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?

Coaldale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.8 miles from Scranton and 157.3 miles from Fernway.

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

The direct path is about 237.9 miles (382.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.27 one way or $90.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Scranton and Fernway. Straight-line distance: 237.84 mi (382.77 km).

Scranton

#1 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Fernway

#2 Fernway

Census designated place

Population12,414
Coordinates40.6947900, -80.1308900
Altitude316
CountryUnited States
Start: Scranton (-75.6649, 41.40916)
End: Fernway (-80.13089, 40.69479)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 506 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.08 gal
41.96 L · about $45.27
Round trip
$90.55
22.16 gal · 83.92 L
Estimated CO2
98.5 kg one way
Round trip: 196.9 kg / 434 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $45.27 $90.55
Mid-grade $4.60 $50.96 $101.91
Premium $4.95 $54.89 $109.78
Diesel $5.98 $66.26 $132.52

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 Scranton and Fernway. The current time is 03:08:52.

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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.