Origin
Forty Fort, PA
Morning in Forty Fort on Sunday
Local time
10:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Forty Fort, 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
27m
Distance
19.6 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Forty Fort, PA
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City of Scranton, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
Forty Fort to City of Scranton is 19.6 miles and takes about 27 minutes via I 81 and PA 309, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Pennsylvania's Northeast region, offering a quick connection between two neighboring cities. It's a practical drive, largely on interstate highways, making it a straightforward option for local transit or as a brief segment of a longer journey. You'll find this route efficient for getting from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 13.3 mi | 15m |
| PA 309 | 3 mi | 4m |
| River Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Welles Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| PA 115 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Cedar Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Rutter Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Wyoming Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 13.3 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forty Fort, PA and City of Scranton, PA.
1
Start on this road
96 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 11
313 ft
·
10 sec
·
Wyoming Avenue
3
Turn left onto Welles Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Welles Street
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on Rutter Avenue
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Rutter Avenue
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
6
Merge onto PA 309
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
PA 309
7
Continue on PA 115
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
PA 115
8
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
9
Merge onto I 81
13 mi
·
15 min
·
I 81
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward PA 307
11
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
12
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Arrive at destination
Cedar Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 11 / Wyoming Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto US 11 / Wyoming Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Welles Street
Turn left onto Welles Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
PA 309
Merge onto PA 309
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
18.3 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward PA 307
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward PA 307
7
19.4 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Cedar Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.25 one way
$6.50 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.56 | $7.12 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.80 | $7.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.33 | $8.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 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 | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $1.25 |
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
City of Scranton, PA
Morning in City of Scranton on Sunday
Local time
10:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Rain Showers
NW 8 to 12 mph
96% chance
Live forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 19 at 3:52AM EDT until April 20 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Freeze Watch
Freeze Watch issued April 19 at 1:11AM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
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
18 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
27m 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?
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 85% of the journey utilizing major roadways like I 81 and PA 309. You'll experience a significant stretch of 13.3 miles on I 81, offering a consistent, higher-speed environment. The character is that of a functional interstate commute, designed for moving traffic between areas rather than scenic exploration. Expect a straightforward driving experience dominated by the efficiency of the highway system.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.3 mi on I 81.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and PA 309. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 11 / Wyoming Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 27m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 11 / Wyoming Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.1 miles (Welles Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (PA 309): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 19.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.3 miles on I 81. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 3 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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: near the start (US 11 / Wyoming Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.1 miles (Welles Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (PA 309): Merge point - match speed before joining.
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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