The drive from Scranton, PA to Hallstead, PA covers 43.8 miles and takes about 55m 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, US 11 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 39.1 miles on I 81.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.26 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 43.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 55m highway drive covering 43.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 81 and North Scranton Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 39.1 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 12 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 39.1 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 0.2 miles in near US 11; PA 307 / Mulberry Street.
Driving Effort9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 43.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 11; PA 307 / Mulberry Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles (US 6 BUS): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.7 miles (US 6 BUS): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|US 11; PA 307 / Mulberry Street
Turn left onto US 11; PA 307 / Mulberry Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
3.5 mi into trip|~6m in|US 6 BUS
Take the exit onto US 6 BUS toward I 81, US 6 Business East, US 6 East: Dickson City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 81, US 6 Business East, US 6 East: Dic...
7
3.7 mi into trip|~6m in|US 6 BUS
Keep slight left at fork onto US 6 BUS toward US 6 Business East, I 81 North, US 6 West: Dickson City, Binghamton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 6 Business East, I 81 North, US 6 Wes...
8
3.8 mi into trip|~6m in
Take the exit toward I 81 North, US 6 West: Binghamton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 81 North, US 6 West: Binghamton
5
4 mi into trip|~7m in|I 81; US 6
Merge onto I 81; US 6
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Scranton, PA to Hallstead, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Binghamton along the way.
Binghamton
3.7 mi in|~6m|via US 6 BUS
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 81
39.1 mi
45m
North Scranton Expressway
3.1 mi
4m
US 11
0.4 mi
1m
US 6 BUS
0.3 mi
<1m
Mulberry Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Wyoming Avenue
0.2 mi
<1m
State Route 171
0.2 mi
<1m
Scranton Carbondale Highway
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 39.1 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton, PA and Hallstead, PA.
1
Start on Wyoming Avenue
0.2 mi·43 sec·Wyoming Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 11; PA 307
0.2 mi·50 sec·Mulberry Street
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on US 11; PA 307
3.1 mi·4 min·North Scranton Expressway
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the exit onto US 6 BUS
0.2 mi·24 sec·US 6 BUS
Toward I 81, US 6 Business East, US 6 East: Dickson City
5
Keep slight left at fork onto US 6 BUS
518 ft·12 sec·US 6 BUS
Toward US 6 Business East, I 81 North, US 6 West: Dickson City, Binghamton
6
Merge onto US 6 BUS
229 ft·5 sec·Scranton Carbondale Highway
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·35 sec
Toward I 81 North, US 6 West: BinghamtonUse the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 81; US 6
39 mi·45 min·I 81; US 6
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi·24 sec
Toward PA 171: Great Bend, Susquehanna
10
Turn left onto PA 171
0.2 mi·27 sec·State Route 171
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left onto US 11
0.4 mi·1 min·US 11
Use the left lane.
12
Arrive at destination
US 11
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.9 mi from Scranton, PA
· 28m into the drive
The midpoint is around 21.9 miles from Scranton, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hallstead, PA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Hallstead, 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
$7.26 one way
$14.52 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg15 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$7.95
$15.91
premium
$4.93
$8.49
$16.99
diesel
$5.61
$9.67
$19.34
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.3 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
13.1
0
$4.60
$2.10
Efficient EV
11
0
$3.83
$1.75
EV Truck/SUV
17.5
0
$6.13
$2.80
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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Scranton, PA
Late night
in Scranton on Friday
Local time
5:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
W 2 to 6 mph51% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 7:23PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Destination
Hallstead, PA
Late night
in Hallstead on Friday
Local time
5:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
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
20 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
55m 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 Scranton, PA to Hallstead, PA covers 43.8 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 81, North Scranton Expressway, US 11. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.9 miles from Scranton, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.26 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 43.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 11; PA 307 / Mulberry Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles (US 6 BUS): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.7 miles (US 6 BUS): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Scranton, PA to Hallstead, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Binghamton along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
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Fuel cost uses
EIA
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