Brookville to Scranton is 215.3 miles and takes about 4h 2m via Keystone Shortway and I 81, with a fuel budget near $36 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania, traversing the Northeast region from start to finish. Expect a drive that involves a good amount of turning and navigating local roads, rather than continuous highway cruising. With only one recommended stop and a reasonable driving time, this route is well-suited for a single-day journey.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
107.6 miles from Brookville, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 58m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Keystone Shortway
178 mi
3h 12m
I 81
32.4 mi
39m
State Route 28 North
1.1 mi
1m
River Street
1 mi
1m
E Main St
0.6 mi
1m
Main Street
0.5 mi
1m
Cedar Avenue
0.3 mi
<1m
Biden Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 178 mi, about 3h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookville, PA and Scranton, PA.
1
Start on US 322; PA 28
0.5 mi·1 min·Main Street
2
Continue on US 322; PA 28
0.6 mi·1 min·E Main St
3
Continue on US 322; PA 28
1.1 mi·1 min·State Route 28 North
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·26 sec
5
Merge onto I 80
178 mi·3 hr 12 min·Keystone Shortway
6
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 260BToward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
7
Merge onto I 81
32 mi·39 min·I 81
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward PA 307
9
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi·1 min·River Street
10
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.3 mi·31 sec·Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on Adams Avenue
0.1 mi·17 sec·Adams Avenue
12
Turn left onto Biden Street
0.2 mi·25 sec·Biden Street
13
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
135 ft·4 sec·Wyoming Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
Wyoming Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour duration, you can comfortably complete this drive in one day. Aim to depart Brookville in the morning to allow ample time for any unforeseen delays. While the drive is relatively short, plan for at least one stop to stretch your legs and refuel. The fuel cost is estimated at $36, so ensure your tank is sufficiently full before leaving Brookville, especially as highway percentages are low, meaning more opportunities to encounter varied fuel prices. Keep an eye out for the transition onto I 81, as this will be your final major artery into Scranton.
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 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 178 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 47 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107.6 miles or 1h 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 13m
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 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 4h 2m.
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.
The longest stretch is on Keystone Shortway for about 178 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 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 180.4 and 215.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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180.4 mi into trip|~3h 17m in
Take the exit toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 260B
Toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
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213.5 mi into trip|~3h 58m in
Take the exit toward PA 307
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward PA 307
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214.7 mi into trip|~4h in|Cedar Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
215.1 mi into trip|~4h 1m in|Biden Street
Turn left onto Biden Street
Navigation decision point
5
215.2 mi into trip|~4h 2m in|Wyoming Avenue
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.69 one way
$71.39 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg75 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 20, 2026
Origin
Brookville, PA
Late night
in Brookville on Tuesday
Local time
4:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Scranton, PA
Late night
in Scranton on Tuesday
Local time
4:11 AM
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
15 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
4h 2m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This is a turn-heavy local drive, with only 16% of the route on highways. You'll experience a mix of road types, so be prepared for frequent adjustments. The longest stretch without a major road change is 178 miles on the Keystone Shortway. This section offers a more continuous drive before you transition to other main roads like State Route 28 North and I 81, which will likely involve more local traffic and turns as you approach Scranton.
Only 16% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 178 mi on Keystone Shortway.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 180.4 miles in.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 2m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 180.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 213.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 214.7 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.
The longest stretch is about 178 miles on Keystone Shortway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
The main spots that need attention: at 180.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 213.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 214.7 miles (Cedar Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 4.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Scranton, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.
