Origin
Scranton, PA
Evening in Scranton on Sunday
Local time
7:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Scranton, PA to Honey Brook, PA
Drive Time
2h 36m
Distance
122.8 mi
198 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 26m
★
6 AM
2h 36m
8 AM
2h 57m
10 AM
2h 44m
12 PM
2h 42m
3 PM
2h 45m
5 PM
2h 56m
8 PM
2h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Honey Brook, PA
Ekaterina Belinskaya
Trip Overview
Traveling from Scranton to Honey Brook covers 122.8 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 36 minutes behind the wheel. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive, it is best suited as a straightforward one-day trip rather than a multi-day excursion. You should budget approximately $20 for fuel to complete the journey. Navigating through the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, you will rely on a mix of the American Legion Memorial Highway, the Morgantown Expressway, and Center Avenue. This route offers a practical connection between these two areas, making it an efficient choice for those looking to reach their destination without needing an overnight stay.
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
61.4 miles from Scranton, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a varied driving experience that transitions from highway travel to more technical local roads. With only 11% of the trip consisting of highway driving, the journey maintains a turn-heavy profile that requires your full attention. You will spend your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 59.7 miles on the American Legion Memorial Highway. As you progress toward Honey Brook, the character of the road shifts, moving away from high-speed corridors into local segments. Be prepared to navigate these turns, as the road demands a more hands-on approach than a standard interstate cruise.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
American Legion Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 59.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Lackawanna Avenue.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 122.8 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 0.1 miles (Lackawanna Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 61.9 miles (PA 61 / Skyline Drive): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 104.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Lackawanna Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
8
61.9 mi into trip
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~1h 15m in
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PA 61 / Skyline Drive
Turn uturn onto PA 61 / Skyline Drive
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
104.2 mi into trip
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~2h 10m in
Take the ramp toward US 422 East: Pottstown, Morgantown
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 422 East: Pottstown, Morgantown
8
116.3 mi into trip
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~2h 25m in
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Morgantown Expressway
Take the exit onto Morgantown Expressway toward PA 10 South, PA 23: Honey Brook
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 2
Toward PA 10 South, PA 23: Honey Brook
8
117.9 mi into trip
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~2h 27m in
Keep slight right at fork toward PA 10 South, PA 23 West: Honey Brook, Lancaster
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward PA 10 South, PA 23 West: Honey Brook, La...
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Scranton, PA to Honey Brook, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Morgantown along the way.
Morgantown
104.2 mi in
|
~2h 10m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| American Legion Memorial Highway | 59.7 mi | 1h 10m |
| Morgantown Expressway | 11 mi | 13m |
| Center Avenue | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| Pottsville Pike | 10.2 mi | 12m |
| Skyline Drive | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Twin County Road | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Centre Street | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| Route 61 South | 3 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
American Legion Memorial Highway
— 59.7 mi, about 1h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton, PA and Honey Brook, PA.
1
Start on Wyoming Avenue
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
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Wyoming Avenue
2
At end of road, turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Lackawanna Avenue
3
Turn right onto CR 3023
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
4
Continue on Cedar Avenue
400 ft
·
12 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
5
Turn left onto River Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
7
Merge onto I 81
60 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
American Legion Memorial Highway
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 124B
Toward PA 61 North: Frackville
9
Turn straight onto PA 61
500 ft
·
13 sec
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Skyline Drive
10
Turn uturn onto PA 61
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Skyline Drive
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on PA 61
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Joseph H. Long Boulevard
12
Continue on PA 61
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Pottsville Saint Clair Highway
13
Continue on PA 61
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Claude A. Lord Boulevard
14
Continue on PA 61
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Pottsville Boulevard
15
Continue on PA 61
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 61 South
16
Continue on PA 61
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Center Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on PA 61
4.2 mi
·
5 min
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Centre Street
18
Continue on PA 61
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
·
South 4th Street
19
Continue on PA 61
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottsville Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Continue on PA 61
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
Shoemaker Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Continue on PA 61
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Pottsville Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Continue on PA 61
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Centre Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
23
Continue on PA 61
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Pottsville Pike
Use the straight lane.
24
Continue on PA 61
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Centre Avenue
Use the straight lane.
25
Continue on PA 61
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North 4th Street
26
Keep slight right at fork onto US 222 BUS
273 ft
·
4 sec
·
South 4th Street
27
Continue on US 222 Business
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Bingaman Street
28
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward US 422 East: Pottstown, Morgantown
29
Merge onto US 422
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Shore Bypass
30
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 176 South: Morgantown
Use the slight right lane.
31
Continue on I 176
9.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Morgantown Expressway
Use the none lane.
32
Take the exit onto Morgantown Expressway
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Morgantown Expressway
Exit 2
Toward PA 10 South, PA 23: Honey Brook
Use the slight right lane.
33
Keep slight right at fork
147 ft
·
5 sec
Toward PA 10 South, PA 23 West: Honey Brook, Lancaster
Use the right lane.
34
Turn right onto PA 10; PA 23
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Main Street
35
Turn left onto PA 10
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Twin County Road
Use the left lane.
36
Continue on PA 10
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Conestoga Avenue
37
Turn left onto US 322
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Horseshoe Pike
38
Turn right onto Maple Street
109 ft
·
3 sec
·
Maple Street
39
Arrive at destination
Maple Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a manageable one-day drive, you have the flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. While the route is relatively short, you should factor in at least one planned stop to break up the drive and keep yourself alert on the winding sections. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge throughout the journey, as the $20 estimated cost can fluctuate based on your vehicle's efficiency and local station pricing. To ensure the smoothest travel, try to avoid peak traffic hours when navigating the turn-heavy local roads. Use the 59.7-mile stretch on the American Legion Memorial Highway to get into a comfortable rhythm before reaching the more technical portions of the trip.
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 61.4 miles from Scranton, PA, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.7 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 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.4 miles or 1h 14m 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 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Honey Brook, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Scranton, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Scranton, PA
This is one driving day of about 122.8 miles and 2h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Scranton, 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 American Legion Memorial Highway for about 59.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 61.4 mi from Scranton, PA · 1h 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 61.4 miles from Scranton, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Honey Brook, PA
The final approach into Honey Brook, 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 Honey Brook, 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
$20.32 one way
$40.64 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
43 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $22.23 | $44.47 |
| premium | $4.92 | $23.80 | $47.59 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $27.28 | $54.56 |
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: 43 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.8 | 0 | $12.89 | $5.89 |
| Efficient EV | 30.7 | 0 | $10.75 | $4.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.1 | 0 | $17.19 | $7.86 |
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.
Destination
Honey Brook, PA
Evening in Honey Brook on Sunday
Local time
7:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 36m 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 Scranton, PA to Honey Brook, PA covers 122.8 miles and takes about 2h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are American Legion Memorial Highway, Morgantown Expressway, Center Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 61.4 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 $20.32 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 122.8 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Lackawanna Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 61.9 miles (PA 61 / Skyline Drive): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 104.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Scranton, PA to Honey Brook, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Morgantown along the way.
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