Origin
Belfast, PA
Late night in Belfast on Saturday
Local time
1:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Belfast, 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 13m
Distance
55.7 mi
90 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Belfast, PA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 55.7-mile drive from Belfast, PA to Scranton, PA takes approximately 1 hour and 13 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-380 and PA-33, with a segment of the Keystone Shortway, it's a classic highway-focused journey. Given its short duration, this route is ideal as a day trip, allowing ample flexibility for your schedule. Expect a fuel cost of around $9 for this stretch. Both your origin and destination are within Pennsylvania's Northeast region, making for a cohesive regional trip.
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 13m. Total distance: 55.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a drive that is 75% highway, offering a consistent pace for most of the 55.7 miles. You'll experience the longest uninterrupted stretch of 18.5 miles on I-380, which sets the tone for much of the journey. This highway-focused profile means you'll be on faster-paced roads for the majority of your trip, with less emphasis on slower, local roads. The transition between I-380 and PA-33 is smooth, maintaining the efficient character of the drive.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 380 is the longest continuous segment at about 18.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 380 and PA 33. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Belfast Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 55.7 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start (Belfast Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.4 miles (PA 33): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.1 miles (PA 33): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Belfast Road
Turn sharp right onto Belfast Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
PA 33
Merge onto PA 33
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
14.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
PA 33
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 33 toward PA 33 North: Bartonsville, Hazleton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward PA 33 North: Bartonsville, Hazleton
6
17.2 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward I 80 West: Hazleton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 80 West: Hazleton
5
26.2 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward I 380 North: Scranton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 293
Toward I 380 North: Scranton
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Belfast, PA and Scranton, PA, road signs point toward Hazleton, 307: Daleville and Moscow.
Hazleton
14.1 mi in
|
~19m
|
via PA 33
307: Daleville
45.4 mi in
|
~55m
Moscow
45.4 mi in
|
~55m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 380 | 18.5 mi | 20m |
| PA 33 | 16.8 mi | 22m |
| Keystone Shortway | 8.6 mi | 10m |
| State Route 307 | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| Moosic Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Scranton-Pocono Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| US 11 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Biden Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 380
— 18.5 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belfast, PA and Scranton, PA.
1
Start on Sullivan Trail
83 ft
·
7 sec
·
Sullivan Trail
2
Turn sharp right onto Belfast Road
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Belfast Road
3
Turn slight left onto Henry Road
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Henry Road
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
5
Merge onto PA 33
14 mi
·
18 min
·
PA 33
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 33
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
PA 33
Toward PA 33 North: Bartonsville, Hazleton
Use the left lane.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 80 West: Hazleton
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 80
8.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Keystone Shortway
9
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 293
Toward I 380 North: Scranton
10
Continue on I 380
19 mi
·
20 min
·
I 380
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward 307: Daleville, Moscow
12
Turn left onto PA 307
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Scranton-Pocono Highway
13
Continue on PA 307
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
State Route 307
14
Continue on PA 307
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Moosic Street
15
Turn slight right onto US 11; PA 307
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
US 11; PA 307
Use the straight / left lanes.
16
Continue on Biden Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Biden Street
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
135 ft
·
4 sec
·
Wyoming Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
Wyoming Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.9 mi from Belfast, PA · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 27.9 miles from Belfast, 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
$9.23 one way
$18.47 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.11 | $20.23 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.80 | $21.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.30 | $24.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.85 | $2.67 |
| Efficient EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.87 | $2.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.3 | 0 | $7.80 | $3.56 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (63% 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
1:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 12 mph
27% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 5:10PM EDT until April 14 at 5:30PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 14 at 2:51PM EDT until April 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
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
23 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 13m 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 Belfast, PA to Scranton, PA covers 55.7 miles and takes about 1h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 380, PA 33, Keystone Shortway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.9 miles from Belfast, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.23 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 55.7 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start (Belfast Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.4 miles (PA 33): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.1 miles (PA 33): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Belfast, PA and Scranton, PA, road signs point toward Hazleton, 307: Daleville and Moscow.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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