Origin
Hallstead, PA
Late night in Hallstead on Saturday
Local time
4:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hallstead, 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
54m
Distance
43.3 mi
70 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hallstead, PA
Brent Singleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Hallstead, PA to Scranton, PA covers 43.3 miles and takes about 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 81, North Scranton Expressway, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 38.7 miles on I 81. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.18 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 54m. Total distance: 43.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 54m highway drive covering 43.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 81 and North Scranton Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 38.7 miles on I 81.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 81 is the longest continuous segment at about 38.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and North Scranton Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near I 81.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 43.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (I 81): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.7 miles (US 6 BUS): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 81
Merge onto I 81
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
39.3 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the exit toward US 11 South: Scranton Expressway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 11 South: Scranton Expressway
7
39.7 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
US 6 BUS
Merge onto US 6 BUS toward US 11 South: Scranton Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 11 South: Scranton Expressway
6
39.8 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
US 6 BUS
Keep slight left at fork onto US 6 BUS toward US 11 South: Scranton Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 11 South: Scranton Expressway
7
43.1 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
Penn Avenue
Turn right onto Penn Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 38.7 mi | 45m |
| North Scranton Expressway | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| US 6 BUS | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Mulberry Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Penn Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Linden Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Wyoming Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 38.7 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hallstead, PA and Scranton, PA.
1
Start on US 11
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn straight
309 ft
·
11 sec
Toward I 81, PA 171: Susquehanna
3
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
4
Merge onto I 81
39 mi
·
45 min
·
I 81
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
Toward US 11 South: Scranton Expressway
Use the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto US 6 BUS
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
US 6 BUS
Toward US 11 South: Scranton Expressway
Use the straight lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 6 BUS
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
US 6 BUS
Toward US 11 South: Scranton Expressway
8
Continue on US 11
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
North Scranton Expressway
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 11; PA 307
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Mulberry Street
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn right onto Penn Avenue
526 ft
·
17 sec
·
Penn Avenue
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto Linden Street
443 ft
·
12 sec
·
Linden Street
12
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
429 ft
·
14 sec
·
Wyoming Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
Wyoming Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.7 mi from Hallstead, PA · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 21.7 miles from Hallstead, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Scranton, PA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Scranton, PA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.18 one way
$14.36 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.86 | $15.72 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.40 | $16.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.56 | $19.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13 | 0 | $4.55 | $2.08 |
| Efficient EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.79 | $1.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.06 | $2.77 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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
4:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
SW 2 to 8 mph
28% chance
Live forecast
56°F
Dalton, PA
22 mi in
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
18 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
54m 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 Hallstead, PA to Scranton, PA covers 43.3 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 81, North Scranton Expressway, Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.7 miles from Hallstead, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.18 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 is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 43.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (I 81): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.7 miles (US 6 BUS): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Hallstead, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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