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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 17m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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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.
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Start on Wyoming Avenue
995 ft · 43 sec · Wyoming Avenue
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Turn left onto Mulberry Street
1297 ft · 50 sec · Mulberry Street
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Continue on North Scranton Expressway
3.1 mi · 5 min · North Scranton Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81, US 6 Business East, US 6 East: Dickson City
1025 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 6 Business East, I 81 North, US 6 West: Dickson City, Binghamton
158 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Scranton Carbondale Highway
70 m · 6 sec · Scranton Carbondale Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North, US 6 West: Binghamton
818 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
54.4 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning
100 mi · 1 hr 57 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Southern Tier Expressway
60.6 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Turn left onto State Highway 16
5.7 mi · 9 min · State Highway 16
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Continue on North Union Street
1829 ft · 35 sec · North Union Street
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Take the ramp right
967 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left
3230 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
78.9 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Continue on Hopkins-Bowser Highway
6.8 mi · 8 min · Hopkins-Bowser Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I-90: Erie
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto AMVETS Memorial Highway
1.2 km · 53 sec · AMVETS Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 531: Harborcreek
1928 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto Depot Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Depot Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Buffalo Road
615 ft · 19 sec · Buffalo Road
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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.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
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).
#1 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Harborcreek
Township in Erie County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 16,998 |
| Coordinates | 42.1664500, -79.9528300 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| Country | United States |
End: Harborcreek (-79.95283, 42.16645)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 510 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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