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Trip from Brookville, PA to City of Scranton, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 29m

Distance

215.3 mi

346 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$36

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 17m ★
6 AM
3h 30m
8 AM
3h 54m
10 AM
3h 38m
12 PM
3h 36m
3 PM
3h 40m
5 PM
3h 53m
8 PM
3h 22m

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

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borough of Pennsylvania, United States

Brookville, PA

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Downtown City of Scranton, PA, PA

City of Scranton, PA

Michael Taccetta

Trip Overview

This 215.3-mile journey from Brookville to the City of Scranton, Pennsylvania, is a manageable 3-hour and 29-minute drive, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day road trip. You'll navigate primarily via State Route 28 North and the Keystone Shortway, with a zero percent highway share, indicating a more local driving experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $36, this trip is budget-friendly for a day excursion. The route traverses within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, offering a straightforward, turn-heavy local drive that’s easy to plan for. Consider this a practical option for a day trip that won't break the bank.

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

107.6 miles from Brookville, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 44m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
E Main St — —
State Route 28 North — —
Keystone Shortway — —
I 81 North — —
PA 307 — —
River Street — —
Cedar Avenue — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: E Main St — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brookville, PA and City of Scranton, PA.

1

Start on Main Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Main Street
2

Continue on E Main St

0.6 mi · 1 min · E Main St
3

Continue on State Route 28 North

1.1 mi · 1 min · State Route 28 North
4

Take the ramp slight right

0.2 mi · 26 sec
5

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

178 mi · 3 hr 12 min · Keystone Shortway
6

Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre

0.7 mi · 1 min · I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
7

Merge slight left

32 mi · 39 min
8

Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

0.2 mi · 22 sec · PA 307
9

Turn left onto River Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · River Street
10

At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Cedar Avenue
11

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Given the 3-hour and 29-minute duration, departing Brookville in the morning will allow you to reach Scranton with plenty of time to spare. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing your drive. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the estimated cost is $36, and while there are no long highway stretches, planning your one stop strategically could be helpful. Since this is a turn-heavy local drive, ensure you have reliable navigation set up before you depart to smoothly handle the numerous changes in direction required on State Route 28 North and the Keystone Shortway.

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 107.6 miles from Brookville, PA, or about 1h 44m into the drive.

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 47 miles or 45m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 107.6 miles or 1h 44m 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 51m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Scranton, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Brookville, 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 Brookville, PA

This is one driving day of about 215.3 miles and 3h 29m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Brookville, 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.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Carroll, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Carroll, PA

108 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

Ashland, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Carroll, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 107.6 miles from Brookville, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 153.8

Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 199.9

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

+18668167584

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 215.3

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: 12–8 am

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 215.3

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 215.3

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.8 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route mile 184.5

Mountain Top, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 215.3

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Brookville, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$35.69 one way

$71.39 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 75 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $39.09 $78.19
premium $4.93 $41.75 $83.51
diesel $5.61 $47.54 $95.07

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$36

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$61–$86

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 75.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 64.6 0 $22.61 $10.33
Efficient EV 53.8 0 $18.84 $8.61
EV Truck/SUV 86.1 1 $30.14 $13.78

Gas CO2

75 kg

EV CO2

25 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 15, 2026

Origin

Brookville, PA

Morning in Brookville on Sunday

Local time

6:41 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

City of Scranton, PA

Morning in City of Scranton on Sunday

Local time

6:41 AM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

60°F

Carroll, PA

108 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

3 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 29m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with no highway segments to speak of. The entire 215.3 miles are comprised of local roads and state routes like State Route 28 North and the Keystone Shortway. While there isn't a specific longest uninterrupted stretch mentioned, the profile suggests a continuous engagement with the road, requiring your attention through frequent turns and varied terrain. This isn't a high-speed interstate cruise; rather, it's a more intimate connection with the Pennsylvania landscape as you make your way across the state.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: E Main St.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 29m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brookville, PA to City of Scranton, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 29m. Total distance: 215.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brookville, PA to City of Scranton, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.0 hours — manageable with a long break at City of Scranton, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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