Origin
Forest City, PA
Morning in Forest City on Sunday
Local time
9:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Forest City, PA to City of Scranton, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
26.4 mi
42 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Forest City, PA
Nino Souza
City of Scranton, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
This short 26.4-mile drive from Forest City, PA, to Scranton, PA, is easily manageable in about 38 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily navigate using the Governor Robert P. Casey Highway, South Main Street, and American Legion Memorial Highway. With an estimated fuel cost of just $4, this route is very budget-friendly. The entire journey takes place within Pennsylvania's Northeast region, offering a straightforward transition between two local areas. Consider this a quick hop rather than an extensive road trip, ideal for a single day's travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Governor Robert P. Casey Highway | 15.4 mi | 18m |
| South Main Street | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| American Legion Memorial Highway | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| Roosevelt Highway | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| President Biden Expressway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Reservoir Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Canaan Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Morse Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Governor Robert P. Casey Highway
— 15.4 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forest City, PA and City of Scranton, PA.
1
Start on PA 247
126 ft
·
7 sec
·
Dundaff Street
2
Turn right onto PA 171; PA 247
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
South Main Street
3
Turn left onto Reservoir Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Reservoir Street
4
Continue on Morse Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Morse Avenue
5
At end of road, turn right onto Canaan Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Canaan Street
6
At end of road, turn left onto US 6 BUS
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Roosevelt Highway
7
Turn right onto US 6
15 mi
·
18 min
·
Governor Robert P. Casey Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
1.2 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 81 South: Wilkes-Barre
Use the slight left lane.
9
Merge onto I 81
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
American Legion Memorial Highway
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 185
Toward President Biden Expressway
Use the slight right lane.
11
Continue on President Biden Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
President Biden Expressway
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward Cedar Avenue
13
Turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Arrive at destination
Cedar Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 5.7 and 26.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
5.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Canaan Street
At end of road, turn right onto Canaan Street
Navigation decision point
5
5.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 6 BUS / Roosevelt Highway
At end of road, turn left onto US 6 BUS / Roosevelt Highway
Navigation decision point
7
22.2 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 81 South: Wilkes-Barre
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 81 South: Wilkes-Barre
7
25 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward President Biden Expressway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 185
Toward President Biden Expressway
6
26.3 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
Cedar Avenue
Turn right onto Cedar Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.38 one way
$8.75 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.79 | $9.59 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.12 | $10.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.83 | $11.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.70 | $1.69 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
City of Scranton, PA
Morning in City of Scranton on Sunday
Local time
9:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 5 to 10 mph
8% chance
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
46 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
38m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with a highway share of about 33%. While you'll encounter some stretches on the Governor Robert P. Casey Highway, the longest uninterrupted portion is 15.4 miles. The road will likely feel like a mix of quicker highway sections and more involved local roads with frequent turns and intersections as you approach your destination. This isn't a monotonous interstate cruise but a more engaging, navigated journey.
Only 3% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.4 mi on Governor Robert P. Casey Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.7 miles in near Canaan Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 26.4 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.7 miles (Canaan Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.9 miles (US 6 BUS / Roosevelt Highway): Navigation decision point; at 22.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 26.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.4 miles on Governor Robert P. Casey Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at City of Scranton, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.7 miles (Canaan Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.9 miles (US 6 BUS / Roosevelt Highway): Navigation decision point; at 22.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at City of Scranton, PA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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