How far is Scranton, PA from Foster Brook, PA?
The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Foster Brook, PA is about 246 miles (395.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 157.3 miles (253.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Bradford County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Chance Snow Showers then Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scranton and Foster Brook.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and Foster Brook.
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Start on Wyoming Avenue
995 ft · 43 sec · Wyoming Avenue
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Turn left onto Mulberry Street
1297 ft · 50 sec · Mulberry Street
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Continue on North Scranton Expressway
3.1 mi · 5 min · North Scranton Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81, US 6 Business East, US 6 East: Dickson City
1025 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 6 Business East, I 81 North, US 6 West: Dickson City, Binghamton
158 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Scranton Carbondale Highway
70 m · 6 sec · Scranton Carbondale Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North, US 6 West: Binghamton
818 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
54.4 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning
100 mi · 1 hr 57 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Southern Tier Expressway
60.6 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Turn left onto State Highway 16
5.7 mi · 9 min · State Highway 16
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Continue on North Union Street
1829 ft · 35 sec · North Union Street
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Take the ramp right
967 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left
3230 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
11 mi · 13 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 219 South: Limestone, Bradford Pennsylvania
1527 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left
7.7 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 346: Foster, Brook
1880 ft · 51 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bolivar Drive
2906 ft · 1 min · Bolivar Drive
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Turn right onto East Main Street
768 ft · 15 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scranton and Foster Brook.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 86
Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning
100 mi · 01h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Light Rain leaving Scranton and Chance Snow Showers then Rain Showers Likely near Foster Brook.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scranton to Foster Brook?
The road trip is about 246 miles (395.9 km) and usually takes 04h 53m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ridgebury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.7 miles from Scranton and 123.3 miles from Foster Brook.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 157.3 miles (253.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 88.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.07 one way or $76.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Scranton and Chance Snow Showers then Rain Showers Likely near Foster Brook.
Stop Ideas Near Ridgebury
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 Ridgebury.
Scranton, PA
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Foster Brook. Straight-line distance: 157.25 mi (253.07 km).
#1 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Foster Brook
Situated in the rugged terrain of northern Pennsylvania, this unincorporated community lies within McKean County at an approximate elevation of 1,437 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.9750600, -78.6172500 |
| Altitude | 438 |
| Country | United States |
End: Foster Brook (-78.61725, 41.97506)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 396 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.39 | $38.07 | $76.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.81 | $41.78 | $83.55 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $45.65 | $91.30 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $57.05 | $114.11 |
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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