How far is Old Forge, PA from City of Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Old Forge, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 5.2 miles (8.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.3 miles (6.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Old Forge and City of Scranton.
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Start on South Main Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Main Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Avenue
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Turn right onto West Lackawanna Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · West Lackawanna Avenue
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Turn right onto Cedar Avenue
638 ft · 11 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Old Forge and City of Scranton.
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.
South Main Street
Start on South Main Street
2.93 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Old Forge and Mostly Sunny near City of Scranton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Old Forge to City of Scranton?
The road trip is about 5.2 miles (8.3 km) and usually takes 00h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Scranton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.8 miles from Old Forge and 2.4 miles from City of Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.3 miles (6.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.81 one way or $1.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Old Forge and Mostly Sunny near City of Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Scranton
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 Scranton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Old Forge and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 4.29 mi (6.91 km).
#1 Old Forge
City in New York, United States of America
| Population | 8,048 |
| Coordinates | 41.3711900, -75.7349100 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
#2 City of Scranton
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 76,089 |
| Coordinates | 41.4043700, -75.6649100 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cedar Avenue (-75.663942, 41.404264)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 8 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
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 | $4.50 | $0.81 | $1.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.94 | $0.89 | $1.78 |
| Premium | $5.33 | $0.96 | $1.92 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $1.15 | $2.29 |
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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