Drive Time
2h 13m
Distance
126 mi
203 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
Photo: tengu jack
The drive from Honey Brook, PA to Scranton, PA covers 126 miles and takes about 2h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Horseshoe Pike, Conestoga Avenue, Twin County Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.27 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
63 miles from Honey Brook, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 13m drive with frequent turns across 126 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Horseshoe Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Conestoga Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Twin County Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Morgantown Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 422 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Shore Bypass | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 222 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Honey Brook, PA and Scranton, PA.
Start on Maple Street
Turn left onto Horseshoe Pike
Turn right onto Conestoga Avenue
Continue on Twin County Road
Turn right onto Main Street
Turn left onto Morgantown Expressway
Merge slight left onto Morgantown Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on US 422 West: Reading
Merge slight left onto West Shore Bypass
Take the exit slight left toward US 222 Business: Lancaster Avenue
Turn right onto Bingaman Street
Continue on Laurel Street
Turn left onto South 5th Street
Continue on North 5th Street
Turn slight left onto Centre Avenue
Continue on Pottsville Pike
Continue on South Centre Avenue
Continue on Pottsville Pike
Continue on Shoemaker Avenue
Continue on Pottsville Pike
Continue on South 4th Street
Continue on Pottsville Pike
Continue on Centre Turnpike
Continue on Route 61 South
Continue on Pottsville Boulevard
Continue on South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
Continue on Pottsville Saint Clair Highway
Continue on Joseph H. Long Boulevard
Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North: Hazleton
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward PA 307
Turn left onto River Street
At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
Continue on Adams Avenue
Turn left onto Biden Street
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63 miles or 1h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Scranton, PA than in the middle of the route.
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 126 miles and 2h 13m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 63 mi from Honey Brook, PA · 1h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
63 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 63 miles from Honey Brook, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$20.27 one way
$40.54 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $22.81 | $45.63 |
| premium | $4.95 | $24.57 | $49.15 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $29.66 | $59.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.1 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.8 | 0 | $13.23 | $6.05 |
| Efficient EV | 31.5 | 0 | $11.02 | $5.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 50.4 | 0 | $17.64 | $8.06 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (66% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Honey Brook on Saturday
Local time
10:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Scranton on Saturday
Local time
10:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
59°F
Staten Island, NY
63 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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