Origin
City of Scranton, PA
Morning in City of Scranton on Tuesday
Local time
8:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Scranton, PA to Honey Brook, 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
2h 35m
Distance
122.3 mi
197 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 25m
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6 AM
2h 35m
8 AM
2h 56m
10 AM
2h 42m
12 PM
2h 40m
3 PM
2h 43m
5 PM
2h 55m
8 PM
2h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
City of Scranton, PA
Michael Taccetta
Honey Brook, PA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
City of Scranton, PA to Honey Brook, PA is 122.3 miles and takes about 2h 35m via American Legion Memorial Highway and Morgantown Expressway, with a fuel budget near $20 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. Expect a drive that mostly uses surface roads, making it a good option for a more relaxed pace. With a short duration, it's ideal for a single-day excursion, allowing you to arrive at your destination without feeling rushed.
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
61.2 miles from City of Scranton, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| American Legion Memorial Highway | 59.7 mi | 1h 10m |
| Morgantown Expressway | 11 mi | 13m |
| Center Avenue | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| Pottsville Pike | 10.2 mi | 12m |
| Skyline Drive | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Twin County Road | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Centre Street | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| Route 61 South | 3 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
American Legion Memorial Highway
— 59.7 mi, about 1h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton, PA and Honey Brook, PA.
1
Start on Cedar Avenue
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
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Cedar Avenue
2
Continue on Cedar Avenue
400 ft
·
12 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
3
Turn left onto River Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
5
Merge onto I 81
60 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
American Legion Memorial Highway
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 124B
Toward PA 61 North: Frackville
7
Turn straight onto PA 61
500 ft
·
13 sec
·
Skyline Drive
8
Turn uturn onto PA 61
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Skyline Drive
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on PA 61
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Joseph H. Long Boulevard
10
Continue on PA 61
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Pottsville Saint Clair Highway
11
Continue on PA 61
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Claude A. Lord Boulevard
12
Continue on PA 61
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Pottsville Boulevard
13
Continue on PA 61
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 61 South
14
Continue on PA 61
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Center Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on PA 61
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Centre Street
16
Continue on PA 61
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
·
South 4th Street
17
Continue on PA 61
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottsville Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on PA 61
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
Shoemaker Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on PA 61
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Pottsville Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Continue on PA 61
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Centre Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
21
Continue on PA 61
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Pottsville Pike
Use the straight lane.
22
Continue on PA 61
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Centre Avenue
Use the straight lane.
23
Continue on PA 61
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North 4th Street
24
Keep slight right at fork onto US 222 BUS
273 ft
·
4 sec
·
South 4th Street
25
Continue on US 222 Business
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Bingaman Street
26
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward US 422 East: Pottstown, Morgantown
27
Merge onto US 422
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Shore Bypass
28
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 176 South: Morgantown
Use the slight right lane.
29
Continue on I 176
9.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Morgantown Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Take the exit onto Morgantown Expressway
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Morgantown Expressway
Exit 2
Toward PA 10 South, PA 23: Honey Brook
Use the slight right lane.
31
Keep slight right at fork
147 ft
·
5 sec
Toward PA 10 South, PA 23 West: Honey Brook, Lancaster
Use the right lane.
32
Turn right onto PA 10; PA 23
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Main Street
33
Turn left onto PA 10
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Twin County Road
Use the left lane.
34
Continue on PA 10
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Conestoga Avenue
35
Turn left onto US 322
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Horseshoe Pike
36
Turn right onto Maple Street
109 ft
·
3 sec
·
Maple Street
37
Arrive at destination
Maple Street
Trip Plan
Since this 2h 35m drive is well within a single day, you have flexibility with your departure time. Leaving in the morning allows ample time for any unscheduled stops or traffic delays. The $20 fuel cost is a good estimate, but it's always wise to check your tank before you leave Scranton. With only one recommended stop, you can easily break up the 122.3 miles if needed, perhaps after the initial 59.7-mile stretch on the American Legion Memorial Highway. Keep an eye out for the shift from highway cruising to surface road navigation, which will require adjusting your speed and awareness.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 61.2 miles from City of Scranton, PA, or about 1h 13m 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 27 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.2 miles or 1h 13m 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 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Honey Brook, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving City of Scranton, 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 City of Scranton, PA
This is one driving day of about 122.3 miles and 2h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from City of 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
61 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 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 61.2 miles from City of Scranton, 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 61.5 and 117.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
61.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m 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.
6
103.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 8m in
Take the ramp toward US 422 East: Pottstown, Morgantown
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 422 East: Pottstown, Morgantown
6
106 mi into trip
|
~2h 12m in
Take the exit toward I 176 South: Morgantown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 176 South: Morgantown
8
115.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 23m in
|
Morgantown Expressway
Take the exit onto Morgantown Expressway toward PA 10 South, PA 23: Honey Brook
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 2
Toward PA 10 South, PA 23: Honey Brook
8
117.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 26m in
Keep slight right at fork toward PA 10 South, PA 23 West: Honey Brook, Lancaster
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward PA 10 South, PA 23 West: Honey Brook, La...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.28 one way
$40.55 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
43 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $22.21 | $44.41 |
| premium | $4.93 | $23.72 | $47.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.00 | $54.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.7 | 0 | $12.84 | $5.87 |
| Efficient EV | 30.6 | 0 | $10.70 | $4.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 48.9 | 0 | $17.12 | $7.83 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Destination
Honey Brook, PA
Morning in Honey Brook on Tuesday
Local time
8:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°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
2 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 35m 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...
21 mi from route
~52 min detour
Free
near mile 71.7
Park Closure: List of trail closures post-Hurricane Helene
Caution: Black Bears Frequenting the McAfee Knob Area in Virginia
Valley Forge National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of 1777-1778. Today the park protects 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, historic landscapes, a...
24 mi from route
~61 min detour
Free
near mile 118.1
View on nps.gov
First State National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...
26 mi from route
~65 min detour
Free
near mile 122.3
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route features minimal highway time, with only about 11% on major highways. You'll likely spend most of your time on surface roads, with the longest stretch on the American Legion Memorial Highway covering 59.7 miles. The transition from highway to surface roads will occur after this significant segment. Be prepared for frequent intersections and changes in speed limits as you navigate through towns and local areas, rather than sustained high-speed driving.
Only 11% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
37 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 59.7 mi on American Legion Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 61.5 miles in near PA 61 / Skyline Drive.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 15 significant decision points across 122.3 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 61.5 miles (PA 61 / Skyline Drive): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 103.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 106 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,764 ft
252 ft
Total Climb
1,561 ft
Total Descent
1,554 ft
Highest Point
1,764 ft
~43.7 mi in
Elevation Range
1,512 ft
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.
On the drive from City of Scranton, PA to Honey Brook, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Morgantown along the way.
Morgantown
103.8 mi in
|
~2h 8m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 35m. Total distance: 122.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 59.7 miles on American Legion Memorial Highway. 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 Honey Brook, 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. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 61.5 miles (PA 61 / Skyline Drive): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 103.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 106 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Valley Forge National Historical Park and First State National Historical Park. 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 Honey Brook, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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