How far is Scranton, PA from Parkville, PA?

The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Parkville, PA is about 163.4 miles (263 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.5 miles (211.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
163.4 mi
03h 30m
Flight
131.49 mi
211.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.49 mi
Kilometers
211.62 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.4 mi
Kilometers
262.96 km
Drive Time
03h 30m

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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 03h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parkville
Fri, Nov 6, 9:29 PM EST
Return by in Scranton
Sat, Nov 7, 12:59 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scranton
2026-11-06T17:58
Arrive Parkville
Fri, Nov 6, 9:29 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:00 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Scranton
9:00 PM EST
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
East Franklin
PA

Township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania

From Scranton
81.6 mi
01h 45m
To Parkville
81.8 mi
01h 45m

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
69°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
1 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    113.7 mi · 2 hr 13 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 83 South, US 322 East: South Harrisburg, York

    1.4 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 83 South: Harrisburg, York

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 15 South, US 11 North, US 15 North: Gettysburg, Camp Hill

    1151 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 15 South: Gettysburg

    2115 ft · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    18.7 mi · 26 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 94: Hanover, York Springs

    831 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    72 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Carlisle Pike

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Carlisle Pike

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Carlisle Pike

    56 m · 4 sec · Carlisle Pike

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Carlisle Pike

    7.6 mi · 12 min · Carlisle Pike

  20. 20

    Continue on Carlisle Street

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Carlisle Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Baltimore Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Baltimore Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Baltimore Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
American Legion Memorial Highway
114 mi · 70%
US 15 South
19.4 mi · 12%
Carlisle Pike
13.4 mi · 8%
I 83 South
9.18 mi · 6%
Carlisle Street
2.12 mi · 1%
American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
1.97 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

American Legion Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

114 mi · 02h 13m

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
03h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.9 mi
131.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Franklin
01h 45m from Scranton
Leave By
10:00 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Scranton and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Parkville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 163.4 miles (263 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?

East Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.6 miles from Scranton and 81.8 miles from Parkville.

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

The direct path is about 131.5 miles (211.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:00 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.40 one way or $50.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Scranton and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Parkville.

Stop Ideas Near East Franklin

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around East Franklin, 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 East Franklin.

RAIL

Middletown

54 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

55 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

55 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Mount Joy

57 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Parkville. Straight-line distance: 131.49 mi (211.62 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 Parkville

Parkville is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.7812100, -76.9633100
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Start: Scranton (-75.6649, 41.40916)
End: Parkville (-76.96331, 39.78121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 263 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.77 gal
21.83 L · about $25.40
Round trip
$50.80
11.54 gal · 43.66 L
Estimated CO2
51.3 kg one way
Round trip: 102.6 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $25.40 $50.80
Mid-grade $4.82 $27.83 $55.66
Premium $5.27 $30.43 $60.86
Diesel $6.58 $37.98 $75.96

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Scranton and Parkville. The current time is 17:58:52.

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.