How far is Scranton, PA from Harborcreek, PA?

The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Harborcreek, PA is about 316.7 miles (509.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 227 miles (365.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
316.7 mi
06h 17m
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
316.7 mi
Kilometers
509.68 km
Drive Time
06h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harborcreek
Thu, Apr 23, 12:10 PM EDT
Return by in Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 6:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scranton
2026-04-23T05:53
Arrive Harborcreek
Thu, Apr 23, 12:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:17 PM to 1:47 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Scranton
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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 Scranton
158.1 mi
03h 08m
To Harborcreek
158.5 mi
03h 08m

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
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81, US 6 Business East, US 6 East: Dickson City

    1025 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on US 6 Business East, I 81 North, US 6 West: Dickson City, Binghamton

    158 m · 13 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Scranton Carbondale Highway

    70 m · 6 sec · Scranton Carbondale Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North, US 6 West: Binghamton

    818 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    54.4 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning

    100 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Southern Tier Expressway

    60.6 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto State Highway 16

    5.7 mi · 9 min · State Highway 16

  12. 12

    Continue on North Union Street

    1829 ft · 35 sec · North Union Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp right

    967 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    3230 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

    78.9 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on Hopkins-Bowser Highway

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Hopkins-Bowser Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I-90: Erie

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto AMVETS Memorial Highway

    1.2 km · 53 sec · AMVETS Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 531: Harborcreek

    1928 ft · 47 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Depot Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Depot Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Buffalo Road

    615 ft · 19 sec · Buffalo Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Buffalo Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern Tier Expressway
139 mi · 44%
I 86
100 mi · 32%
I 81 North
54.6 mi · 17%
Hopkins-Bowser Highway
6.85 mi · 2%
State Highway 16
5.74 mi · 2%
North Scranton Expressway
3.08 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 86

Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning

100 mi · 01h 57m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 17m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+89.7 mi
227 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elkland
03h 08m from Scranton
Leave By
11:26 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Scranton and Mostly Sunny near Harborcreek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 316.7 miles (509.7 km) and usually takes 06h 17m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Elkland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.1 miles from Scranton and 158.5 miles from Harborcreek.

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 89.7 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.64 one way or $91.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

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

Scranton

#1 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Harborcreek

Township in Erie County, Pennsylvania

Population16,998
Coordinates42.1664500, -79.9528300
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Start: Scranton (-75.6649, 41.40916)
End: Harborcreek (-79.95283, 42.16645)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 510 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.17 gal
42.3 L · about $45.64
Round trip
$91.28
22.34 gal · 84.6 L
Estimated CO2
99.3 kg one way
Round trip: 198.5 kg / 438 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $45.64 $91.28
Mid-grade $4.60 $51.37 $102.74
Premium $4.95 $55.34 $110.67
Diesel $5.98 $66.80 $133.59

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 Harborcreek. The current time is 05:53:15.

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.