How far is Scranton, PA from Fountain Hill, PA?

The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Fountain Hill, PA is about 74.6 miles (120.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.5 miles (92.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
74.6 mi
01h 38m
Flight
57.55 mi
92.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.55 mi
Kilometers
92.62 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.6 mi
Kilometers
120.05 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fountain Hill
Sat, Apr 18, 5:51 AM EDT
Return by in Scranton
Sat, Apr 18, 7:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scranton
2026-04-18T04:12
Arrive Fountain Hill
Sat, Apr 18, 5:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Scranton
9:30 PM EDT
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
Mount Pocono
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Scranton
37.3 mi
00h 49m
To Fountain Hill
37.3 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and Fountain Hill.

  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 · 29 sec · Cedar Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1729 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto President Biden Expressway

    1 km · 53 sec · President Biden Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Binghamton

    2408 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I-84 east, US 6 east

    2101 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1448 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mt Pocono, Milford

    2050 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    8.5 mi · 12 min · Keystone Shortway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 33 South: Snydersville

    2485 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    24.8 mi · 31 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward William Penn Highway

    1668 ft · 41 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto William Penn Highway

    3156 ft · 1 min · William Penn Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Easton Avenue

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Easton Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Linden Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Linden Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Church Street

    1336 ft · 45 sec · East Church Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Center Street

    1318 ft · 34 sec · Center Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Fahy Bridge

    1940 ft · 48 sec · Fahy Bridge

  24. 24

    Continue on South New Street

    544 ft · 19 sec · South New Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    1174 ft · 38 sec · West 4th Street

  26. 26

    Turn slight left onto Broadway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Broadway

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
PA 33 South
25.3 mi · 34%
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 32%
Keystone Shortway
8.45 mi · 11%
Easton Avenue
4.42 mi · 6%
I 84 East
3.81 mi · 5%
American Legion Memorial Highway
1.48 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

PA 33 South

Merge slight left

24.8 mi · 00h 31m

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
01h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
57.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Pocono
00h 49m from Scranton
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Scranton and Mostly Sunny near Fountain Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Scranton to Fountain Hill?

The road trip is about 74.6 miles (120.1 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Mount Pocono is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.3 miles from Scranton and 37.3 miles from Fountain Hill.

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

The direct path is about 57.5 miles (92.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.75 one way or $21.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Scranton and Mostly Sunny near Fountain Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Pocono

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Scranton, PA

41 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

46 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

New Brunswick station

104 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Fountain Hill. Straight-line distance: 57.55 mi (92.62 km).

Scranton

#1 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Fountain Hill

#2 Fountain Hill

City in Ashley County, Arkansas, United States of America

Population4,713
Coordinates40.6014900, -75.3951800
Altitude114
CountryUnited States
Start: Scranton (-75.6649, 41.40916)
End: Fountain Hill (-75.39518, 40.60149)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.63 gal
9.96 L · about $10.75
Round trip
$21.49
5.26 gal · 19.92 L
Estimated CO2
23.4 kg one way
Round trip: 46.7 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.75 $21.49
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.10 $24.19
Premium $4.95 $13.03 $26.06
Diesel $5.98 $15.73 $31.45

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 Scranton and Fountain Hill. The current time is 04:12:08.

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.