How far is Scranton, PA from Parkesburg, PA?
The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Parkesburg, PA is about 147.7 miles (237.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 101.1 miles (162.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.
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 Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scranton and Parkesburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and Parkesburg.
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Start on Wyoming Avenue
689 ft · 38 sec · Wyoming Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue
976 ft · 25 sec · Lackawanna Avenue
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Turn right onto Cedar Avenue
1191 ft · 22 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Continue on Cedar Avenue
122 m · 13 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Turn left onto River Street
1.4 km · 2 min · River Street
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Take the ramp right
1178 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
8.4 mi · 9 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 315 South: Pittston
1109 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
944 ft · 23 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 476, I 81 North, PATP
104 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 476: Clarks Summit, Allentown
1968 ft · 58 sec
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Continue straight
152 m · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown
1654 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
94.1 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward I 276 West: Harrisburg
2491 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
21.2 mi · 23 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 100: Downingtown, Pottstown, West Chester
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on PA 100 South: Downingtown
3108 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pottstown Pike
2834 ft · 46 sec · Pottstown Pike
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Turn right onto West Uwchlan Avenue
3.3 mi · 6 min · West Uwchlan Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West, US 30 Business Alternate Truck West: Coatesville, Lancaster
994 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
12.5 mi · 17 min · Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
2266 ft · 45 sec · Lincoln Highway
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Turn left onto Octorara Trail
1.4 mi · 3 min · Octorara Trail
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Continue on North Church Street
3243 ft · 1 min · North Church Street
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Turn right onto West 1st Avenue
1799 ft · 1 min · West 1st Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 1st Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scranton and Parkesburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
94.1 mi · 01h 44m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Scranton and Rain Showers Likely near Parkesburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scranton to Parkesburg?
The road trip is about 147.7 miles (237.7 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?
Emmaus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.8 miles from Scranton and 73.9 miles from Parkesburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101.1 miles (162.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.6 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 12:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.29 one way or $42.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Scranton and Rain Showers Likely near Parkesburg.
Stop Ideas Near Emmaus
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 Emmaus.
Paoli
Exton
Downingtown
White Haven, PA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Parkesburg. Straight-line distance: 101.1 mi (162.7 km).
#1 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Parkesburg
Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA
| Population | 4,057 |
| Coordinates | 39.9587200, -75.9193900 |
| Altitude | 160 |
| Country | United States |
End: Parkesburg (-75.91939, 39.95872)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 238 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $21.29 | $42.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $23.96 | $47.92 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $25.81 | $51.62 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $31.16 | $62.31 |
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
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