Origin
Forest City, PA
Late night in Forest City on Saturday
Local time
5:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Forest City, PA to Scranton, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
26.5 mi
43 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Forest City, PA
Nino Souza
Trip Overview
The drive from Forest City, PA to Scranton, PA covers 26.5 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Governor Robert P. Casey Highway, South Main Street, American Legion Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.4 miles on Governor Robert P. Casey Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.39 one way before food or hotel costs.
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 38m. Total distance: 26.5 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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 38m drive with frequent turns across 26.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Governor Robert P. Casey Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 15.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 26.5 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
5
26.5 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
Wyoming Avenue
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
Navigation decision point
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 |
| President Biden Expressway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Roosevelt Highway | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Reservoir Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Biden Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Canaan Street | 0.2 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 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
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
President Biden Expressway
12
Continue on US 11; PA 307
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 11; PA 307
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Continue on Biden Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Biden Street
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
135 ft
·
4 sec
·
Wyoming Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
Wyoming Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.39 one way
$8.79 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.81 | $9.62 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.14 | $10.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.85 | $11.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 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 | $2.78 | $1.27 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.70 |
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
Scranton, PA
Late night in Scranton on Saturday
Local time
5:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Mostly Cloudy
SW 2 to 6 mph
13% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 12:23AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 11:55PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
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 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Forest City, PA to Scranton, PA covers 26.5 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Governor Robert P. Casey Highway, South Main Street, American Legion Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.3 miles from Forest City, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.39 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 26.5 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.
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.
The route from Forest City, PA to Scranton, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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