This 107.8-mile journey from Brickerville, PA to Scranton, PA is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 16 minutes to complete. Primarily utilizing I-81, PA-183, and Stiegel Pike, about 67% of this drive is on highways, giving it a straightforward feel. With an estimated fuel cost of $18, it's an economical option for a quick getaway within the Northeast region. This route is well-suited for a single day, allowing you to maximize your time at your destination without needing an overnight stay. Consider this drive if you're looking for an efficient way to travel between these two Pennsylvania locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
53.9 miles from Brickerville, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 10m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 81
59.6 mi
1h 10m
PA 183
9.9 mi
15m
Stiegel Pike
6 mi
6m
Lancaster Avenue
5.5 mi
6m
South College Street
5.5 mi
6m
Joseph H. Long Boulevard
4.8 mi
5m
William Penn Highway
3.5 mi
4m
Route 61 South
2.9 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 59.6 mi, about 1h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brickerville, PA and Scranton, PA.
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Start on PA 501
2.2 mi·2 min·Furnace Hill Pike
2
Continue on PA 501
6.0 mi·6 min·Stiegel Pike
3
Continue on PA 501
5.5 mi·6 min·South College Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on PA 501
4.1 mi·4 min·Lancaster Avenue
5
Continue on PA 501
1.2 mi·1 min·Lancaster Avenue
6
Continue on PA 501
0.2 mi·31 sec·Lancaster Avenue
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
8
Merge onto I 78; US 22
3.5 mi·4 min·William Penn Highway
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Exit 17Toward PA 419: RehrersburgUse the slight right lane.
10
Turn left onto PA 419
1.9 mi·2 min·Four Point Road
11
Turn left onto PA 183
9.9 mi·15 min·PA 183
12
Turn right onto PA 183
0.7 mi·2 min·Pottsville Street
13
Turn left onto PA 61
2.9 mi·3 min·Route 61 South
14
Continue on PA 61
0.3 mi·18 sec·Pottsville Boulevard
15
Continue on PA 61
1.5 mi·2 min·South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
16
Continue on PA 61
1.0 mi·1 min·Pottsville Saint Clair Highway
17
Continue on PA 61
4.8 mi·5 min·Joseph H. Long Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward I 81 North: Hazleton
19
Merge onto I 81
60 mi·1 hr 10 min·I 81
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward PA 307
21
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi·1 min·River Street
22
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.3 mi·31 sec·Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Continue on Adams Avenue
0.1 mi·17 sec·Adams Avenue
24
Turn left onto Biden Street
0.2 mi·25 sec·Biden Street
25
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
135 ft·4 sec·Wyoming Avenue
26
Arrive at destination
Wyoming Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short 2-hour and 16-minute duration for this 107.8-mile trip, you have the flexibility to leave whenever it suits you best. Consider an early morning departure to avoid potential afternoon traffic, especially on the I-81 corridor. With a fuel cost estimated at $18, keeping your tank topped up should be straightforward, but it's always wise to note the longest stretch of 59.6 miles on I-81 where services might be less frequent. Plan for brief stops as needed, but the route's efficiency means you likely won't need to break it into multiple days.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 53.9 miles from Brickerville, PA, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.6 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 24 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.9 miles or 1h 10m 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 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Scranton, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Brickerville, 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 Brickerville, PA
This is one driving day of about 107.8 miles and 2h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Brickerville, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 81 for about 59.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 19.2 and 107.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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19.2 mi into trip|~22m in
Take the exit toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
7
23 mi into trip|~27m in
Take the exit toward PA 419: Rehrersburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 17
Toward PA 419: Rehrersburg
7
107.2 mi into trip|~2h 15m in|Cedar Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
107.6 mi into trip|~2h 15m in|Biden Street
Turn left onto Biden Street
Navigation decision point
5
107.8 mi into trip|~2h 16m in|Wyoming Avenue
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.87 one way
$35.74 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg38 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$19.57
$39.15
premium
$4.93
$20.91
$41.81
diesel
$5.61
$23.80
$47.60
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
32.3
0
$11.32
$5.17
Efficient EV
27
0
$9.43
$4.31
EV Truck/SUV
43.1
0
$15.09
$6.90
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Brickerville, PA
Afternoon
in Brickerville on Sunday
Local time
1:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Scranton, PA
Afternoon
in Scranton on Sunday
Local time
1:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 16m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...
7 mi from route
~18 min detour
Free
near mile 11.2
Park Closure: List of trail closures post-Hurricane Helene
Caution: Black Bears Frequenting the McAfee Knob Area in Virginia
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for much of this 107.8-mile route, with 67% of your travel time spent on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 59.6 miles on I-81, offering a period of consistent speed. While the majority of the drive is on main roads like I-81 and PA-183, there are also segments on Stiegel Pike that may offer a slightly different driving experience. This profile suggests a generally efficient journey with periods of higher-speed travel punctuated by transitions between different road types.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 59.6 mi on I 81.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and PA 183. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 19.2 miles in.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 107.8 miles you will encounter 12 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: at 19.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 107.2 miles (Cedar Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 16m. Total distance: 107.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 59.6 miles on I 81. 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 19.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 107.2 miles (Cedar Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Appalachian National Scenic Trail. 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.
