How far is Vernon, PA from Brookside, PA?
The driving distance from Vernon, PA to Brookside, PA is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Township in Forest County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vernon and Brookside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vernon and Brookside.
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Start on School House Road
15 m · 7 sec · School House Road
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Turn sharp right
4 mi · 8 min
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Continue on Tunkhannock Highway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Tunkhannock Highway
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Continue on Hunter Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Hunter Highway
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Continue on Tunkhannock Highway
1063 ft · 36 sec · Tunkhannock Highway
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Continue on Bridge Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Bridge Street
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Continue on Bridge Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto Marcy Road
10 m · 2 sec · Marcy Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Marcy Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Vernon and Brookside.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn sharp right
3.98 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Vernon and Mostly Sunny near Brookside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vernon to Brookside?
The road trip is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Jenks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Vernon and 6.3 miles from Brookside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.84 one way or $3.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Vernon and Mostly Sunny near Brookside.
Stop Ideas Near Jenks
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 Jenks.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vernon and Brookside. Straight-line distance: 8.94 mi (14.38 km).
#1 Vernon
Township of Pennsylvania
| Population | 5,327 |
| Coordinates | 41.4467400, -75.9571400 |
| Altitude | 329 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brookside
Brookside is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.5750800, -75.9354800 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brookside (-75.93548, 41.57508)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $1.84 | $3.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.07 | $4.14 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.69 | $5.38 |
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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