Origin
Forest City, PA
Morning in Forest City on Sunday
Local time
7:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Forest City, PA to Kingsley, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
18.9 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Forest City, PA
Nino Souza
Kingsley, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
Forest City, PA to Kingsley, PA is 18.9 miles and takes about 36 minutes via State Route 106, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Pennsylvania's Northeast region, offering a straightforward journey between two local communities. Given its minimal distance and duration, this route is ideal for a quick trip, perhaps for a local errand or to connect with areas just outside of Forest City. You'll find it's a simple, direct path that requires little in the way of extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 106 | 9.5 mi | 15m |
| State Route 2014 | 4.4 mi | 10m |
| State Route 247 | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| State Route 2023 | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Dundaff Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Mill Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Route 106
— 9.5 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forest City, PA and Kingsley, PA.
1
Start on PA 247
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Dundaff Street
2
Continue on PA 247
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
State Route 247
3
Continue on State Route 2023
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 2023
4
Turn right onto PA 247
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
State Route 247
5
Continue on State Route 2014
4.4 mi
·
10 min
·
State Route 2014
6
At end of road, turn right onto PA 106; PA 374
9.5 mi
·
15 min
·
State Route 106
7
Turn left onto Main Street
216 ft
·
11 sec
·
Main Street
8
Turn right onto Mill Street
71 ft
·
3 sec
·
Mill Street
9
Arrive at destination
Mill Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 4.5 and 18.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
4.5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
PA 247 / State Route 247
Turn right onto PA 247 / State Route 247
Navigation decision point
4
9.3 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
PA 106; PA 374 / State Route 106
At end of road, turn right onto PA 106; PA 374 / State Route 106
Navigation decision point
3
18.8 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
18.9 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
Mill Street
Turn right onto Mill Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.13 one way
$6.27 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.43 | $6.86 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.67 | $7.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.17 | $8.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.98 | $0.91 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Kingsley, PA
Morning in Kingsley on Sunday
Local time
7:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
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
20 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
36m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is heavily focused on highway driving, with 97% of the journey utilizing higher-speed roads. You'll experience a nearly continuous stretch of highway, including a significant 9.5-mile segment on State Route 106. The drive unfolds primarily along State Routes 106, 2014, and 247, maintaining a consistent highway feel for most of the 36-minute trip. Expect a smooth, efficient drive without many interruptions as you make your way from Forest City to Kingsley.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.5 mi on State Route 106.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Route 106 and State Route 2014. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4.5 miles in near PA 247 / State Route 247.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 36m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.5 miles (PA 247 / State Route 247): Navigation decision point; at 9.3 miles (PA 106; PA 374 / State Route 106): Navigation decision point; at 18.8 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 18.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.5 miles on State Route 106. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 4.5 miles (PA 247 / State Route 247): Navigation decision point; at 9.3 miles (PA 106; PA 374 / State Route 106): Navigation decision point; at 18.8 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Kingsley, 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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
More from Forest City, PA
More trips to Kingsley, PA
Explore more options from Forest City, PA or browse trips ending in Kingsley, PA.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse PA road trips.