How far is Park Forest Village, PA from Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Park Forest Village, PA to Scranton, PA is about 151.2 miles (243.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124.4 miles (200.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 56m 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 28m.
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.
Borough in central Montour County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Park Forest Village and Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Park Forest Village and Scranton.
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Start on Douglas Drive
1504 ft · 59 sec · Douglas Drive
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Turn left onto North Atherton Street
2378 ft · 50 sec · North Atherton Street
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Turn right onto Valley Vista Drive
150 m · 11 sec · Valley Vista Drive
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Take the ramp straight
1964 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte
12.3 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport
1283 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
99.3 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
32.4 mi · 40 min
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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 Park Forest Village and Scranton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
99.3 mi · 01h 48m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Park Forest Village 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 Park Forest Village to Scranton?
The road trip is about 151.2 miles (243.4 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?
Washingtonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.4 miles from Park Forest Village and 75.8 miles from Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124.4 miles (200.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 1:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.82 one way or $43.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Park Forest Village and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Washingtonville
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 Washingtonville.
Wilkes-Barre, PA
White Haven, PA
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Lewistown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Park Forest Village and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 124.4 mi (200.21 km).
#1 Park Forest Village
Census designated place
| Population | 9,660 |
| Coordinates | 40.8067300, -77.9169500 |
| Altitude | 384 |
| 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: 243 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
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 | $21.82 | $43.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $24.56 | $49.12 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $26.45 | $52.91 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $31.93 | $63.87 |
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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