Origin
Harford, PA
Late night in Harford on Tuesday
Local time
4:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Harford, 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
39m
Distance
30.2 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Harford, PA
Kai
Trip Overview
This straightforward 30.2-mile drive from Harford, PA, to Scranton, PA, will take you about 39 minutes. Designed as a single-day trip, this route focuses heavily on highway travel, with 97% of it on major roads like I-81 and the North Scranton Expressway. You can expect a fuel cost of around $5 for this journey. Given its short duration and highway-focused nature, it’s an efficient way to get between these two Northeast Pennsylvania locations without needing an overnight stay. This is a practical option for travelers looking for speed and simplicity.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 24.9 mi | 29m |
| North Scranton Expressway | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| State Route 547 | 1 mi | 1m |
| US 6 BUS | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Mulberry Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Penn Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Linden Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Wyoming Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 24.9 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harford, PA and Scranton, PA.
1
Start on Tingley Lake Road
196 ft
·
12 sec
·
Tingley Lake Road
2
Turn sharp left onto PA 547; PA 2063
511 ft
·
12 sec
·
State Route 547
3
Continue on PA 547
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 547
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
5
Merge onto I 81
25 mi
·
29 min
·
I 81
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
Toward US 11 South: Scranton Expressway
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto US 6 BUS
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
US 6 BUS
Toward US 11 South: Scranton Expressway
Use the straight lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto US 6 BUS
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
US 6 BUS
Toward US 11 South: Scranton Expressway
9
Continue on US 11
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
North Scranton Expressway
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 11; PA 307
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Mulberry Street
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn right onto Penn Avenue
526 ft
·
17 sec
·
Penn Avenue
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left onto Linden Street
443 ft
·
12 sec
·
Linden Street
13
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
429 ft
·
14 sec
·
Wyoming Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
Wyoming Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 29.9 — 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
|
PA 547; PA 2063 / State Route 547
Turn sharp left onto PA 547; PA 2063 / State Route 547
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
26.2 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward US 11 South: Scranton Expressway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 11 South: Scranton Expressway
7
26.5 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
US 6 BUS
Merge onto US 6 BUS toward US 11 South: Scranton Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 11 South: Scranton Expressway
6
26.7 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
US 6 BUS
Keep slight left at fork onto US 6 BUS toward US 11 South: Scranton Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 11 South: Scranton Expressway
7
29.9 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
Penn Avenue
Turn right onto Penn Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.01 one way
$10.01 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.48 | $10.97 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.86 | $11.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.67 | $13.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.17 | $1.45 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.64 | $1.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.93 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
73°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
NW 5 to 8 mph
20% 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
31 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
39m 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 predominantly highway-focused experience on this route. With 97% of the drive utilizing major interstates and expressways, you'll encounter fast-paced travel for most of the 30.2 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll navigate is 24.9 miles on I-81, offering a consistent pace. This profile suggests minimal time spent on slower, local roads, making it a direct and efficient journey. The transition between highways is likely seamless, keeping you moving towards your destination.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.9 mi on I 81.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and North Scranton Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near PA 547; PA 2063 / State Route 547.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 30.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (PA 547; PA 2063 / State Route 547): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 26.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.5 miles (US 6 BUS): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
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 39m. Total distance: 30.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.9 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.
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 (PA 547; PA 2063 / State Route 547): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 26.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.5 miles (US 6 BUS): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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