How far is Piatt, PA from City of Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Piatt, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 77.3 miles (124.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m 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
77.27 mi
02h 00m
Flight
55.38 mi
89.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.38 mi
Kilometers
89.12 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.27 mi
Kilometers
124.36 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Scranton
Sun, Apr 19, 6:21 AM EDT
Return by in Piatt
Sun, Apr 19, 8:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Piatt
2026-04-19T04:20
Arrive City of Scranton
Sun, Apr 19, 6:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Piatt
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
Forkston
PA

Township in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania

From Piatt
38.8 mi
01h 00m
To City of Scranton
38.4 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Sunday

Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Piatt and City of Scranton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Piatt and City of Scranton.

  1. 1

    Start on Piatt Road

    22 m · 4 sec · Piatt Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    82 m · 5 sec

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    4.2 mi · 8 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    4.6 mi · 8 min

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left

    12 mi · 21 min

  6. 6

    Continue on German Street

    1.1 km · 49 sec · German Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    53 m · 4 sec · East Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Mill Street

    1385 ft · 33 sec · Mill Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Carpenter Street

    22.3 mi · 39 min · Carpenter Street

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight toward US 6 East

    89 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Roosevelt Highway

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Roosevelt Highway

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Pennsylvania Route 92

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Pennsylvania Route 92

  15. 15

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Roosevelt Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Roosevelt Highway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Roosevelt Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Roosevelt Highway

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Roosevelt Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Airport Drive

    661 ft · 13 sec · Airport Drive

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Winola Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Winola Road

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Morgan Highway

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Morgan Highway

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Keyser Avenue

    94 m · 8 sec · North Keyser Avenue

  22. 22

    Take the ramp right toward US 11 South, PA 307 South

    1153 ft · 30 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto North Scranton Expressway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Scranton Expressway

  24. 24

    Continue on Mulberry Street

    884 ft · 36 sec · Mulberry Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Penn Avenue

    1647 ft · 44 sec · Penn Avenue

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue

    1414 ft · 36 sec · Lackawanna Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Cedar Avenue

    638 ft · 11 sec · Cedar Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Piatt and City of Scranton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
28 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carpenter Street
25.9 mi · 33%
Roosevelt Highway
14.3 mi · 18%
Morgan Highway
4.61 mi · 6%
Piatt Road
4.6 mi · 6%
Pennsylvania Route 92
2.89 mi · 4%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
2.46 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Carpenter Street

Turn left onto Carpenter Street

22.3 mi · 00h 39m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.9 mi
55.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forkston
01h 00m from Piatt
Leave By
2:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Piatt and Rain Showers Likely near City of Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Piatt to City of Scranton?

The road trip is about 77.3 miles (124.4 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?

Forkston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.8 miles from Piatt and 38.4 miles from City of Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.15 one way or $22.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Piatt and Rain Showers Likely near City of Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Forkston

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

37 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

40 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Piatt and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 55.38 mi (89.12 km).

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#1 Piatt

Township in southwestern Lycoming County, Pennsylvania

Population1,140
Coordinates41.5509100, -76.7166200
Altitude494
CountryUnited States
City of Scranton

#2 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population76,089
Coordinates41.4043700, -75.6649100
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Start: Piatt Road (-76.716653, 41.550908)
End: Cedar Avenue (-75.663942, 41.404264)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.73 gal
10.32 L · about $11.15
Round trip
$22.31
5.46 gal · 20.64 L
Estimated CO2
24.3 kg one way
Round trip: 48.5 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.15 $22.31
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.56 $25.11
Premium $4.95 $13.52 $27.05
Diesel $5.98 $16.33 $32.65

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Piatt and City of Scranton. The current time is 04:20:58.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.