Origin
Hawley, PA
Late night in Hawley on Sunday
Local time
1:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hawley, PA to 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
56m
Distance
33.5 mi
54 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hawley, PA
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Trip Overview
This 33.5-mile drive from Hawley to Scranton, Pennsylvania, is a quick trip that can easily be completed in about 56 minutes. Designed as a single-day adventure, you won't need to worry about overnight stays. The primary roads you'll navigate include I-84, Hamlin Highway, and Purdytown Turnpike, with about 29% of the journey on highways. Expect a modest fuel cost of around $6 for this relatively short distance. The overall feel is a turn-heavy local drive, offering a straightforward connection between two points in Pennsylvania's Northeast region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 84 | 7.7 mi | 9m |
| Hamlin Highway | 7.3 mi | 13m |
| Purdytown Tpk | 7.1 mi | 12m |
| Mount Cobb Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| American Legion Memorial Highway | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| Mount Cobb Highway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Purdytown Turnpike | 1 mi | 1m |
| Mt Cobb Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 84
— 7.7 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hawley, PA and Scranton, PA.
1
Start on Penn Avenue
447 ft
·
26 sec
·
Penn Avenue
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; PA 590
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Bellemonte Avenue
3
Continue on US 6; PA 590
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Welwood Avenue
4
Turn slight right
318 ft
·
12 sec
5
Turn straight onto PA 590
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Purdytown Turnpike
6
Continue on PA 590
7.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Purdytown Tpk
7
Continue on PA 590
7.3 mi
·
13 min
·
Hamlin Highway
8
Turn right onto PA 348
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Mount Cobb Highway
9
Continue on PA 348
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Mount Cobb Road
10
Continue on PA 348
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Mt Cobb Road
11
Continue on PA 348
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Mount Cobb Road
12
Turn left onto Line Road
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Line Road
13
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
14
Merge onto I 84
7.7 mi
·
9 min
·
I 84
15
Take the exit
1.2 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 81 South: Wilkes-Barre
16
Merge onto I 81
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
American Legion Memorial Highway
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 185
Toward President Biden Expressway
Use the slight right lane.
18
Continue on President Biden Expressway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
President Biden Expressway
19
Continue on US 11; PA 307
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 11; PA 307
Use the straight / left lanes.
20
Continue on Biden Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Biden Street
Use the straight lane.
21
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
135 ft
·
4 sec
·
Wyoming Avenue
22
Arrive at destination
Wyoming Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.8 miles from Hawley, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 33.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 6; PA 590 / Bellemonte Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; PA 590 / Bellemonte Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
21.1 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
Line Road
Turn left onto Line Road
Navigation decision point
4
29.3 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward I 81 South: Wilkes-Barre
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 81 South: Wilkes-Barre
7
32 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Take the exit toward President Biden Expressway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 185
Toward President Biden Expressway
5
33.5 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
Wyoming Avenue
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.55 one way
$11.11 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.08 | $12.17 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.50 | $12.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.40 | $14.79 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.07
Purdytown Turnpike
(1 mi)
$0.07
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$0
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10 | 0 | $3.52 | $1.61 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.69 | $2.14 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Scranton, PA
Late night in Scranton on Sunday
Local time
1:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 9 mph
3% 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
23 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
56m 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?
This route presents a turn-heavy local drive experience, rather than an extended highway cruise. While 29% of the journey utilizes highways, the majority involves navigating local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.7 miles on I-84, indicating that you'll be making frequent adjustments and turns throughout the 56-minute drive. This dynamic suggests a route that keeps you engaged with the changing scenery and road conditions as you transition from one road to another.
Only 29% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.7 mi on I 84.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 6; PA 590 / Bellemonte Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 33.5 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.1 miles (US 6; PA 590 / Bellemonte Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 21.1 miles (Line Road): Navigation decision point; at 29.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,786 ft
746 ft
Total Climb
1,060 ft
Total Descent
1,214 ft
Highest Point
1,786 ft
~21.6 mi in
Elevation Range
1,040 ft
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 56m. Total distance: 33.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.7 miles on I 84. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.07 in tolls one way, starting with Purdytown Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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: at 0.1 miles (US 6; PA 590 / Bellemonte Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 21.1 miles (Line Road): Navigation decision point; at 29.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes — Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. 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.
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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