Origin
Forty Fort, PA
Afternoon in Forty Fort on Sunday
Local time
12:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Forty Fort, PA to 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
28m
Distance
20 mi
32 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 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
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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Trip Overview
Forty Fort to Scranton is 20 miles and takes about 28 minutes via I 81 and PA 309, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip primarily on major highways connecting two points within Pennsylvania's Northeast region. You'll be on the road for less than half an hour, making it ideal for a quick transfer or a short leg of a longer journey. Given its brevity and focus on interstate driving, this route is best suited for those prioritizing speed and efficiency over scenic exploration.
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 |
| Cedar Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| PA 115 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Biden Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Rutter Avenue | 0.2 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 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
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on Adams Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Adams Avenue
14
Turn left onto Biden Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Biden Street
15
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
135 ft
·
4 sec
·
Wyoming Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
Wyoming Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 20 — 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.
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.
5
19.8 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Biden Street
Turn left onto Biden Street
Navigation decision point
5
20 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
Wyoming Avenue
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.32 one way
$6.63 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.63 | $7.26 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.88 | $7.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.42 | $8.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 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 | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.80 | $1.28 |
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
Scranton, PA
Afternoon in Scranton on Sunday
Local time
12:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°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
25 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
28m 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 drive is heavily highway-focused, with 83% of the journey utilizing major roads like I 81 and PA 309. You'll experience a consistent, fast-paced drive for the most part, with your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 13.3 miles on I 81. The route largely maintains its interstate character, offering a smooth, direct path between Forty Fort and Scranton. Expect minimal deviations from high-speed travel, making for an efficient, albeit less varied, driving experience.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 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?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and PA 309. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 11 / Wyoming Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 20 miles you will encounter 9 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: 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 19.4 miles (Cedar Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Scranton, PA
Full guide →Scranton is a city in Northeastern Pennsylvania. It is near Wilkes-Barre, and is the seventh most populous city in the state. Today, it is perhaps best known as the setting of the hit TV show "The Office" and the birthplace of Joe Biden, the 46th President of the United States.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 20 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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 19.4 miles (Cedar Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at 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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