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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Quick Snapshot
Road
151.22 mi
02h 28m
Flight
124.4 mi
200.21 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.4 mi
Kilometers
200.21 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.22 mi
Kilometers
243.36 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Thu, Apr 16, 2:43 AM EDT
Return by in Park Forest Village
Thu, Apr 16, 5:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Park Forest Village
2026-04-16T00:15
Arrive Scranton
Thu, Apr 16, 2:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Park Forest Village
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Washingtonville
PA

Borough in central Montour County, Pennsylvania

From Park Forest Village
75.4 mi
01h 14m
To Scranton
75.8 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Douglas Drive

    1504 ft · 59 sec · Douglas Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Atherton Street

    2378 ft · 50 sec · North Atherton Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Valley Vista Drive

    150 m · 11 sec · Valley Vista Drive

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    1964 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte

    12.3 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    99.3 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Keystone Shortway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre

    1.1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 40 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  17. 17

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
99.3 mi · 66%
I 81 North
33.1 mi · 22%
I 99 North
12.3 mi · 8%
Valley Vista Drive
3.54 mi · 2%
River Street
0.96 mi · 1%
North Atherton Street
0.45 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.8 mi
124.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washingtonville
01h 14m from Park Forest Village
Leave By
1:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

70 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

82 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

90 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Lewistown

92 mi away
150 Helen Street

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).

Park Forest Village

#1 Park Forest Village

Census designated place

Population9,660
Coordinates40.8067300, -77.9169500
Altitude384
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Douglas Drive (-77.917069, 40.80685)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 243 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.34 gal
20.2 L · about $21.82
Round trip
$43.64
10.68 gal · 40.4 L
Estimated CO2
47.5 kg one way
Round trip: 94.9 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Park Forest Village and Scranton. The current time is 00:15:07.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.