Origin
Scranton, PA
Afternoon in Scranton on Thursday
Local time
4:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Scranton, PA to Forest Lake, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
53.7 mi
86 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
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 Scranton, PA to Forest Lake, PA covers 53.7 miles and takes about 1h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Mulberry Street, North Scranton Expressway, I 81 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.90 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 53.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m 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 21m drive with frequent turns across 53.7 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.
Mulberry Street 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 Scranton, PA to Forest Lake, PA is easy. At 1h 21m 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 Scranton, PA to Forest Lake, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mulberry Street | — | — |
| North Scranton Expressway | — | — |
| I 81 | — | — |
| US 6 | — | — |
| Scranton Carbondale Highway | — | — |
| I 81 North | — | — |
| PA 492 | — | — |
| State Route 492 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Mulberry Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton, PA and Forest Lake, PA.
1
Start on Wyoming Avenue
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Wyoming Avenue
2
Turn left onto Mulberry Street
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
Mulberry Street
3
Continue on North Scranton Expressway
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
North Scranton Expressway
4
Take the exit slight right toward I 81, US 6 Business East, US 6 East: Dickson City
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
I 81, US 6 Business East, US 6 East: Dickson City
5
Keep slight left to continue on US 6 Business East, I 81 North, US 6 West: Dickson City, Binghamton
518 ft
·
13 sec
·
US 6 Business East, I 81 North, US 6 West: Dickson City, Binghamton
6
Merge slight left onto Scranton Carbondale Highway
230 ft
·
6 sec
·
Scranton Carbondale Highway
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North, US 6 West: Binghamton
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 81 North, US 6 West: Binghamton
8
Merge slight left
32 mi
·
37 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward PA 492: New Milford, Lakeside
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
PA 492: New Milford, Lakeside
10
Turn left onto State Route 492
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
State Route 492
11
Continue on Jackson Street
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Jackson Street
12
Turn left onto Main Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
13
Turn right
7.3 mi
·
11 min
14
Turn left onto State Route 29
144 ft
·
3 sec
·
State Route 29
15
Turn slight right onto Grow Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Grow Avenue
16
Continue on Church Street
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
Church Street
17
Turn right onto Owego Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Owego Street
18
Continue on State Route 167
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 167
19
Turn slight left onto North Road
3.9 mi
·
9 min
·
North Road
20
Turn left onto Lake Hill Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Lake Hill Road
21
Turn sharp right onto Road 6
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
Road 6
22
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.9 mi from Scranton, PA · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.9 miles from Scranton, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Forest Lake, PA
The final approach into Forest Lake, 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
$8.90 one way
$17.81 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.75 | $19.50 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.41 | $20.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.86 | $23.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.64 | $2.58 |
| Efficient EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.70 | $2.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.52 | $3.44 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Forest Lake, PA
Afternoon in Forest Lake on Thursday
Local time
4:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 21m 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 Scranton, PA to Forest Lake, PA covers 53.7 miles and takes about 1h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mulberry Street, North Scranton Expressway, I 81. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.9 miles from Scranton, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.90 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 Scranton, PA to Forest Lake, PA is easy. At 1h 21m 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 Scranton, PA to Forest Lake, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Scranton, PA to Forest Lake, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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