How far is Forest City, PA from City of Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Forest City, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Borough of Pennsylvania
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Forest City and City of Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forest City and City of Scranton.
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Start on Dundaff Street
38 m · 6 sec · Dundaff Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
5.1 mi · 8 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Reservoir Street
2832 ft · 1 min · Reservoir Street
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Continue on Morse Avenue
598 ft · 18 sec · Morse Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Canaan Street
1091 ft · 37 sec · Canaan Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Roosevelt Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Turn right onto Governor Robert P. Casey Highway
15.4 mi · 18 min · Governor Robert P. Casey Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Wilkes-Barre
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 307
636 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Moosic Street
1981 ft · 44 sec · Moosic Street
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Turn left onto Crown Avenue
1207 ft · 26 sec · Crown Avenue
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Turn right onto River Street
3139 ft · 1 min · River Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
953 ft · 19 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Forest City and City of Scranton.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Governor Robert P. Casey Highway
Turn right onto Governor Robert P. Casey Highway
15.4 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers leaving Forest City and Showers And Thunderstorms near City of Scranton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Forest City to City of Scranton?
The road trip is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Archbald is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.3 miles from Forest City and 13.1 miles from City of Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.15 one way or $8.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Forest City and Showers And Thunderstorms near City of Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Archbald
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Forest City and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 19.92 mi (32.06 km).
#1 Forest City
Borough in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 1,721 |
| Coordinates | 41.6514700, -75.4665700 |
| Altitude | 480 |
| Country | United States |
#2 City of Scranton
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 76,089 |
| Coordinates | 41.4043700, -75.6649100 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cedar Avenue (-75.663942, 41.404264)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.46 | $4.15 | $8.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $4.58 | $9.16 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $4.93 | $9.87 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $6.09 | $12.18 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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