Origin
Belfast, PA
Late night in Belfast on Tuesday
Local time
4:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Belfast, PA to Scranton, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
55.7 mi
90 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Belfast, PA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 55.7-mile drive from Belfast, PA to Scranton, PA takes approximately 1 hour and 13 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-380 and PA-33, with a segment of the Keystone Shortway, it's a classic highway-focused journey. Given its short duration, this route is ideal as a day trip, allowing ample flexibility for your schedule. Expect a fuel cost of around $9 for this stretch. Both your origin and destination are within Pennsylvania's Northeast region, making for a cohesive regional trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 380 | 18.5 mi | 20m |
| PA 33 | 16.8 mi | 22m |
| Keystone Shortway | 8.6 mi | 10m |
| State Route 307 | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| Moosic Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Scranton-Pocono Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| US 11 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Biden Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 380
— 18.5 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belfast, PA and Scranton, PA.
1
Start on Sullivan Trail
83 ft
·
7 sec
·
Sullivan Trail
2
Turn sharp right onto Belfast Road
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Belfast Road
3
Turn slight left onto Henry Road
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Henry Road
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
5
Merge onto PA 33
14 mi
·
18 min
·
PA 33
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 33
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
PA 33
Toward PA 33 North: Bartonsville, Hazleton
Use the left lane.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 80 West: Hazleton
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 80
8.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Keystone Shortway
9
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 293
Toward I 380 North: Scranton
10
Continue on I 380
19 mi
·
20 min
·
I 380
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward 307: Daleville, Moscow
12
Turn left onto PA 307
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Scranton-Pocono Highway
13
Continue on PA 307
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
State Route 307
14
Continue on PA 307
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Moosic Street
15
Turn slight right onto US 11; PA 307
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
US 11; PA 307
Use the straight / left lanes.
16
Continue on Biden Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Biden Street
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
135 ft
·
4 sec
·
Wyoming Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
Wyoming Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.9 miles from Belfast, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 26.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Belfast Road
Turn sharp right onto Belfast Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
PA 33
Merge onto PA 33
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
14.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
PA 33
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 33 toward PA 33 North: Bartonsville, Hazleton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward PA 33 North: Bartonsville, Hazleton
6
17.2 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward I 80 West: Hazleton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 80 West: Hazleton
5
26.2 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward I 380 North: Scranton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 293
Toward I 380 North: Scranton
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.23 one way
$18.47 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.11 | $20.23 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.80 | $21.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.30 | $24.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.85 | $2.67 |
| Efficient EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.87 | $2.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.3 | 0 | $7.80 | $3.56 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (63% 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
Scranton, PA
Late night in Scranton on Tuesday
Local time
4:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Partly Cloudy
E 2 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
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
7 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
1h 13m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a drive that is 75% highway, offering a consistent pace for most of the 55.7 miles. You'll experience the longest uninterrupted stretch of 18.5 miles on I-380, which sets the tone for much of the journey. This highway-focused profile means you'll be on faster-paced roads for the majority of your trip, with less emphasis on slower, local roads. The transition between I-380 and PA-33 is smooth, maintaining the efficient character of the drive.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.5 mi on I 380.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 380 and PA 33. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Belfast Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 55.7 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Belfast Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.4 miles (PA 33): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.1 miles (PA 33): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Belfast, PA and Scranton, PA, road signs point toward Hazleton, 307: Daleville and Moscow.
Hazleton
14.1 mi in
|
~19m
|
via PA 33
307: Daleville
45.4 mi in
|
~55m
Moscow
45.4 mi in
|
~55m
About the Cities
Starting in Belfast, PA
Full guide →Arriving in Scranton, PA
Full guide →Scranton is a city in Northeastern Pennsylvania. It is near Wilkes-Barre, and is the seventh most populous city in the state. Today, it is perhaps best known as the setting of the hit TV show "The Office" and the birthplace of Joe Biden, the 46th President of the United States.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 55.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.5 miles on I 380. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Scranton, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Belfast Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.4 miles (PA 33): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.1 miles (PA 33): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Scranton, PA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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