Trip from Honey Brook, PA to Scranton, PA

Drive Time

2h 35m

Distance

122.2 mi

197 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min

4 AM

2h 25m ★

6 AM

2h 36m

8 AM

2h 56m

10 AM

2h 43m

12 PM

2h 41m

3 PM

2h 44m

5 PM

2h 55m

8 PM

2h 29m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Honey Brook, PA

Ekaterina Belinskaya

Trip Overview

Traveling from Honey Brook to Scranton covers 122.2 miles, typically taking about 2 hours and 35 minutes of drive time. This northeast Pennsylvania journey is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You should plan on a fuel budget of approximately $20 to complete the trip. Because the route relies heavily on major thoroughfares like the Morgantown Expressway, Pottsville Pike, and I-81, it offers a straightforward path between these two points. Whether you are heading north for business or a weekend getaway, this itinerary provides a practical, efficient connection within the state.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

61.1 miles from Honey Brook, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip is a highway-focused drive, with about 69% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will navigate a mix of travel styles, transitioning from local routes like Pottsville Pike onto the efficient Morgantown Expressway. Once you merge onto I-81, you will experience the longest uninterrupted stretch of the journey, covering 59.6 miles of interstate. While the road personality shifts as you move from the rural surroundings of Honey Brook toward the more developed Scranton area, the consistent highway infrastructure keeps the pace steady. Expect a functional, direct driving experience that prioritizes speed and connectivity over winding backroads.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 37 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 59.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and Pottsville Pike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.9 miles in near Morgantown Expressway.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 122.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 4.9 miles (Morgantown Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4.9 mi into trip | ~9m in | Morgantown Expressway

Turn left onto Morgantown Expressway toward I 176 North

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 176 North

15.9 mi into trip | ~22m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 422 West: Reading

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane. Exit 11B Toward US 422 West: Reading

18.5 mi into trip | ~26m in

Take the exit toward US 222 Business: Lancaster Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward US 222 Business: Lancaster Avenue

18.7 mi into trip | ~26m in | US 222 BUS / Bingaman Street

Turn right onto US 222 BUS / Bingaman Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

121.6 mi into trip | ~2h 34m in | Cedar Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 81	59.6 mi	1h 10m
Pottsville Pike	14.4 mi	18m
Morgantown Expressway	11 mi	13m
Centre Turnpike	10.6 mi	12m
Joseph H. Long Boulevard	4.8 mi	5m
Twin County Road	4.2 mi	7m
Route 61 South	3 mi	3m
Centre Avenue	3 mi	4m

Longest stretch: I 81 — 59.6 mi, about 1h 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Honey Brook, PA and Scranton, PA.

Start on Maple Street

109 ft · 9 sec · Maple Street

Turn left onto US 322

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Horseshoe Pike

Turn right onto PA 10

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Conestoga Avenue

Continue on PA 10

4.2 mi · 7 min · Twin County Road

Turn right onto PA 10; PA 23

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Main Street

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto Morgantown Expressway

1.7 mi · 2 min · Morgantown Expressway

Toward I 176 North Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 176

9.4 mi · 10 min · Morgantown Expressway

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min

Exit 11B Toward US 422 West: Reading Use the none lane.

Merge onto US 422

1.9 mi · 2 min · West Shore Bypass

Toward US 422 West: Reading

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Toward US 222 Business: Lancaster Avenue Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Turn right onto US 222 BUS

0.3 mi · 24 sec · Bingaman Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 222 BUS

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Laurel Street

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto US 222 BUS

0.5 mi · 59 sec · South 5th Street

Use the left lane.

Continue on US 222 BUS

0.5 mi · 58 sec · North 5th Street

Turn slight left onto PA 61

3.0 mi · 4 min · Centre Avenue

Use the left lane.

Continue on PA 61

4.7 mi · 6 min · Pottsville Pike

Use the none lane.

Continue on PA 61

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Centre Avenue

Use the straight lane.

Continue on PA 61

3.2 mi · 3 min · Pottsville Pike

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on PA 61

0.6 mi · 43 sec · Shoemaker Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on PA 61

2.3 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Pike

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on PA 61

0.3 mi · 19 sec · South 4th Street

Continue on PA 61

4.2 mi · 5 min · Pottsville Pike

Use the straight lane.

Continue on PA 61

11 mi · 12 min · Centre Turnpike

Use the none lane.

Continue on PA 61

3.0 mi · 3 min · Route 61 South

Continue on PA 61

0.3 mi · 18 sec · Pottsville Boulevard

Continue on PA 61

1.5 mi · 2 min · South Claude A. Lord Boulevard

Continue on PA 61

1.0 mi · 1 min · Pottsville Saint Clair Highway

Continue on PA 61

4.8 mi · 5 min · Joseph H. Long Boulevard

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Toward I 81 North: Hazleton

Merge onto I 81

60 mi · 1 hr 10 min · I 81

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Toward PA 307

Turn left onto River Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · River Street

At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on Adams Avenue

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

Turn left onto Biden Street

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Biden Street

Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

135 ft · 4 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Arrive at destination

Wyoming Avenue

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 2-hour and 35-minute transit, consider leaving outside of peak traffic hours to maintain a smooth flow on I-81. Since the route includes one planned stop, use that break to stretch your legs and manage your fuel budget early, as the longest 59.6-mile stretch can feel monotonous if you don't pace yourself. Because this is a relatively short drive, you have the flexibility to adjust your departure time based on your personal schedule. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge when entering the interstate sections to ensure you don't run low during the long, uninterrupted portion of the drive. Planning your single stop mid-route will help keep you alert and comfortable until you pull into Scranton.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 61.1 miles from Honey Brook, PA, or about 1h 21m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.6 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 43m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 61.1 miles or 1h 21m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 7m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Scranton, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Honey Brook, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Honey Brook, PA

This is one driving day of about 122.2 miles and 2h 35m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Honey Brook, PA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 81 for about 59.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 61.1 mi from Honey Brook, PA · 1h 21m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

61 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

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ramapo, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 61.1 miles from Honey Brook, 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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Scranton, PA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.22 one way

$40.44 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 43 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$22.13	$44.25
premium	$4.92	$23.68	$47.36
diesel	$5.64	$27.15	$54.30

Estimated Tolls: $0.74

Centre Turnpike (10.6 mi) $0.74

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 42.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	36.7	$12.83	$5.87
Efficient EV	30.6	$10.69	$4.89
EV Truck/SUV	48.9	$17.11	$7.82

Gas CO2

43 kg

EV CO2

14 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Honey Brook, PA

Evening in Honey Brook on Sunday

Local time

7:25 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Scranton, PA

Evening in Scranton on Sunday

Local time

7:25 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

2h 35m 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 Honey Brook, PA to Scranton, PA covers 122.2 miles and takes about 2h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 81, Pottsville Pike, Morgantown Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 61.1 miles from Honey Brook, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.22 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

The route from Honey Brook, PA to Scranton, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Scranton, PA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Honey Brook, PA

Scranton, PA

Same local time

4 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 35m on the road

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