How far is Forest City, PA from Scranton, PA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Forest City and Scranton is 19.63 miles (31.6 km).

Flight distance from Forest City, PA to Scranton, PA is 19.63 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 03 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Forest City, Pennsylvania to Scranton, Pennsylvania is: 26.54 miles (42.72 km) by car.

Driving from Forest City to Scranton will take approximately 00 hours 33 minutes.

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#1 Forest City

Borough in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population 1721
GPS Coordinates 41°39'5"N 75°27'60"W
Latitude 41.6514700
Longitude -75.4665700
Altitude 480
Country United States
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#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania. It is located in the Lackawanna Valley in northeastern Pennsylvania. Scranton is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Steamtown National Historic Site and the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple.

Population 76532
GPS Coordinates 41°24'33"N 75°39'54"W
Latitude 41.4091600
Longitude -75.6649000
Altitude 230
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Forest City and Scranton

The distance between Forest City and Scranton is 43 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 28 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Forest City and Scranton. The current time is 20:01:15.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 53 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 39 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 31 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 26 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 22 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 21 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 19 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 3.55 liters (0.94 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Forest City and Scranton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Forest City to Scranton is $3.48 (diesel $4.46).

Pennsylvania gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.72 $4.12 $4.44 $4.77
Total $3.48 $3.86 $4.16 $4.46

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Pennsylvania ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.717 (Diesel $4.767) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Forest City and Scranton (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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