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Trip from Scranton, PA to Stonybrook, PA

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

3h 2m

Distance

139.5 mi

225 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 51m ★
6 AM
3h 2m
8 AM
3h 25m
10 AM
3h 10m
12 PM
3h 8m
3 PM
3h 11m
5 PM
3h 24m
8 PM
2h 55m

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

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Downtown Stonybrook, PA, PA

Stonybrook, PA

Michael Taccetta

Trip Overview

This 139.5-mile journey from Scranton to Stonybrook, Pennsylvania, is a manageable one-day trip, estimated to take just over 3 hours. With a fuel cost around $23, it's an economical excursion. The route primarily utilizes American Legion Memorial Highway and US 30, with a segment on Chestnut Street, offering a local, turn-heavy driving experience. The majority of this drive stays within Pennsylvania's Northeast region, making it a straightforward exploration of familiar territory. This route is ideal for a relaxed day trip, allowing for flexibility without the need for an overnight stop.

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

69.8 miles from Scranton, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 25m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 2m. Total distance: 139.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 139.5-mile trip, with only 14% of the journey on highways. The road personality shifts frequently, demanding your attention with numerous turns. Your longest continuous stretch will be 59.7 miles on the American Legion Memorial Highway, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before transitioning back to local roads. This isn't a high-speed interstate cruise; rather, it's a more intimate engagement with the landscape as you navigate through various local thoroughfares, including US 30 and Chestnut Street.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 44 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.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 139.5 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 0.3 miles (CR 3023 / Cedar Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 61.9 miles (PA 61 / Skyline Drive): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 24 key points

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

6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Lackawanna Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

5
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | CR 3023 / Cedar Avenue

Turn right onto CR 3023 / Cedar Avenue

Navigation decision point

8
61.9 mi into trip | ~1h 15m in | 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.
7
89.1 mi into trip | ~1h 53m in

Take the exit toward PA 501: Bethel

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 13 Toward PA 501: Bethel
7
89.3 mi into trip | ~1h 54m in | PA 501 / Lancaster Avenue

Turn left onto PA 501 / Lancaster Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
American Legion Memorial Highway 59.7 mi 1h 10m
US 30 17 mi 23m
Chestnut Street 9.5 mi 14m
Stiegel Pike 6 mi 6m
Lancaster Avenue 5.6 mi 6m
North College Street 5.5 mi 6m
Lititz Pike 5 mi 8m
Skyline Drive 4.4 mi 5m
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 Stonybrook, PA.

1

Start on Wyoming Avenue

0.1 mi · 38 sec · 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 · 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

2.8 mi · 3 min · Route 61 South
16

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 14 sec
17

Turn straight onto PA 183

0.6 mi · 1 min · Pottsville Street
18

Turn left onto PA 183

0.3 mi · 26 sec · South Sillyman Street
19

Continue on PA 183

0.9 mi · 2 min · Chestnut Street
20

Continue on PA 183

8.6 mi · 12 min · Chestnut Street
21

Turn slight right onto PA 419

1.9 mi · 2 min · Four Point Road
22

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward I 78 West, US 22 West: Harrisburg
23

Merge onto I 78; US 22

3.6 mi · 4 min · William Penn Highway
24

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 13 Toward PA 501: Bethel Use the slight right lane.
25

Turn left onto PA 501

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Lancaster Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
26

Continue on PA 501

1.2 mi · 1 min · Lancaster Avenue
Use the right lane.
27

At end of road, turn right onto PA 501

4.1 mi · 4 min · Lancaster Avenue
28

Continue on PA 501

5.5 mi · 6 min · North College Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
29

Continue on PA 501

6.0 mi · 6 min · Stiegel Pike
30

Continue on PA 501

4.2 mi · 4 min · Furnace Hill Pike
31

Continue on PA 501

2.4 mi · 3 min · Furnace Hills Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
32

Continue on PA 501

1.7 mi · 2 min · North Broad Street
33

Continue on PA 501

5.0 mi · 8 min · Lititz Pike
34

Take the exit onto York Road

330 ft · 10 sec · York Road
35

Merge onto York Road

354 ft · 4 sec · York Road
36

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Toward US 30 West: York
37

Merge onto US 30

0.3 mi · 23 sec · US 30
38

Keep slight right at fork onto US 30

17 mi · 22 min · US 30
Toward US 30 West: York
39

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Toward Hallam
40

Keep slight left at fork

151 ft · 9 sec
41

Turn left onto Kreutz Creek Road

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Kreutz Creek Road
42

Turn right onto PA 462

1.2 mi · 1 min · Lincoln Highway
43

Continue on PA 462

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Market Street
44

Arrive at destination

PA 462

Trip Plan

Given the 3-hour duration and turn-heavy nature of this 139.5-mile drive, consider an early morning departure to maximize daylight and minimize traffic. While it’s a single-day trip, plan for one stop to break up the drive. The longest uninterrupted stretch is nearly 60 miles on the American Legion Memorial Highway, so keep an eye on your fuel levels before entering this segment, as services might be less frequent. The $23 fuel cost is an estimate, so budget slightly more to be safe.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 69.8 miles from Scranton, PA, or about 1h 25m 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 31 miles or 38m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 69.8 miles or 1h 25m 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 24m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stonybrook, 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.

+

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 139.5 miles and 3h 2m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 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 69.8 mi from Scranton, PA · 1h 25m into the drive

Downtown South Lebanon, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

South Lebanon, PA

70 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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Shenandoah, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 69.8 miles from Scranton, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Stonybrook, PA

The final approach into Stonybrook, 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 Stonybrook, 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

$23.13 one way

$46.25 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 49 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $25.33 $50.66
premium $4.93 $27.05 $54.11
diesel $5.61 $30.80 $61.60

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 48.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 41.9 0 $14.65 $6.70
Efficient EV 34.9 0 $12.21 $5.58
EV Truck/SUV 55.8 0 $19.53 $8.93

Gas CO2

49 kg

EV CO2

16 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

Night in Scranton on Thursday

Local time

11:49 PM

EDT

Current temp

86°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 9 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 3:08PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Destination

Stonybrook, PA

Night in Stonybrook on Thursday

Local time

11:49 PM

EDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

62°F

South Lebanon, PA

70 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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

45 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

3h 2m 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 Stonybrook, PA covers 139.5 miles and takes about 3h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are American Legion Memorial Highway, US 30, Chestnut Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 69.8 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 $23.13 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 24 significant decision points across 139.5 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 0.3 miles (CR 3023 / Cedar Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 61.9 miles (PA 61 / Skyline Drive): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Scranton, PA to Stonybrook, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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