Origin
Forest Lake, PA
Morning in Forest Lake on Saturday
Local time
6:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Forest Lake, 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
1h 5m
Distance
47.3 mi
76 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Forest Lake, PA
DMN Atölye
Trip Overview
The drive from Forest Lake, PA to Scranton, PA covers 47.3 miles and takes about 1h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lake Hill Road, North Road, State Route 167 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.61 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 1h 5m. Total distance: 47.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 5m drive with frequent turns across 47.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lake Hill Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Forest Lake, PA to Scranton, PA is easy. At 1h 5m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Forest Lake, PA to Scranton, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Hill Road | — | — |
| North Road | — | — |
| State Route 167 | — | — |
| Owego Street | — | — |
| Wyalusing Street | — | — |
| Church Street | — | — |
| Grow Avenue | — | — |
| Jackson Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Lake Hill Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forest Lake, PA and Scranton, PA.
1
Start on Road 6
0.2 mi
·
58 sec
·
Road 6
2
Turn sharp left onto Lake Hill Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Lake Hill Road
3
Turn right onto North Road
3.9 mi
·
9 min
·
North Road
4
Turn straight onto State Route 167
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 167
5
Continue on Owego Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Owego Street
6
At the end of the road, turn left onto Wyalusing Street
223 ft
·
4 sec
·
Wyalusing Street
7
Continue on Church Street
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Church Street
8
Continue on Grow Avenue
8.1 mi
·
14 min
·
Grow Avenue
9
Turn left
1.1 mi
·
1 min
10
Turn right onto Jackson Street
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Jackson Street
11
Continue on State Route 492
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
State Route 492
12
Take the ramp right
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
13
Merge slight left
32 mi
·
37 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 11 South: Scranton Expressway
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
US 11 South: Scranton Expressway
15
Merge slight left onto US 11 South: Scranton Expressway
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
US 11 South: Scranton Expressway
16
Keep slight left to continue on US 11 South: Scranton Expressway
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
US 11 South: Scranton Expressway
17
Continue on North Scranton Expressway
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
North Scranton Expressway
18
Continue on Mulberry Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Mulberry Street
19
Turn right onto Penn Avenue
525 ft
·
18 sec
·
Penn Avenue
20
Turn left onto Linden Street
443 ft
·
13 sec
·
Linden Street
21
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
430 ft
·
15 sec
·
Wyoming Avenue
22
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.7 mi from Forest Lake, PA · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.7 miles from Forest Lake, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Scranton, PA
The final approach into Scranton, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.61 one way
$15.22 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $8.56 | $17.13 |
| premium | $4.95 | $9.23 | $18.45 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $11.14 | $22.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.5 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.97 | $2.27 |
| Efficient EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.14 | $1.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.62 | $3.03 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Morning in Scranton on Saturday
Local time
6:00 AM
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
4 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
1h 5m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Forest Lake, PA to Scranton, PA covers 47.3 miles and takes about 1h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lake Hill Road, North Road, State Route 167. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.7 miles from Forest Lake, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.61 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.
The drive from Forest Lake, PA to Scranton, PA is easy. At 1h 5m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Forest Lake, PA to Scranton, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Forest Lake, 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. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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