How far is Forest Hills, PA from Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Forest Hills, PA to Scranton, PA is about 156.8 miles (252.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116 miles (186.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Forest Hills and Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forest Hills and Scranton.
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Start on Forest Hills Road
1437 ft · 54 sec · Forest Hills Road
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.8 mi · 6 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Cape Horn Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · Cape Horn Road
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Turn left onto East Prospect Road
1846 ft · 39 sec · East Prospect Road
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Continue on Mount Rose Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Mount Rose Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 83 North: Harrisburg
1296 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
28.1 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State College
4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North: Hazleton, Allentown
3087 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
113.7 mi · 2 hr 14 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 307
835 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto River Street
1.5 km · 2 min · River Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Continue on Adams Avenue
566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue
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Turn left onto Biden Street
972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street
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Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Forest Hills and Scranton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
American Legion Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
114 mi · 02h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Forest Hills and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Scranton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Forest Hills to Scranton?
The road trip is about 156.8 miles (252.4 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?
East Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.1 miles from Forest Hills and 78.8 miles from Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116 miles (186.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.8 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 1:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.60 one way or $45.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Forest Hills and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near East Franklin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Franklin.
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Mount Joy
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Forest Hills and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 116.02 mi (186.72 km).
#1 Forest Hills
Borough in Pennsylvania
| Population | 6,256 |
| Coordinates | 39.8870400, -76.5996900 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 252 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $22.60 | $45.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $25.43 | $50.86 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $27.40 | $54.79 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $33.07 | $66.14 |
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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