Hummels Wharf to Scranton is 89.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 53 minutes via Keystone Shortway and I-81, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a mix of highway cruising and surface road driving. Given its relatively short length and duration, it's a straightforward option for a single-day excursion.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
44.6 miles from Hummels Wharf, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 57m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Keystone Shortway
35.5 mi
39m
I 81
32.4 mi
39m
Point Township Drive
8.1 mi
11m
Continental Boulevard
2.6 mi
3m
Northumberland Street
2.1 mi
3m
North Susquehanna Trail
1.9 mi
3m
Water Street
1.8 mi
3m
Susquehanna Trail
1.8 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 35.5 mi, about 39m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,252 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,796
Quietest
2 AM
~206 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
6.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hummels Wharf, PA and Scranton, PA.
1
Start on North Old Trail
0.2 mi·28 sec·North Old Trail
2
Turn left onto East Park Road
0.1 mi·20 sec·East Park Road
3
Turn right onto US 11; US 15
1.9 mi·3 min·North Susquehanna Trail
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto US 11
1.8 mi·2 min·Susquehanna Trail
5
Continue on US 11
1.8 mi·3 min·Water Street
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on US 11
8.1 mi·11 min·Point Township Drive
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on US 11
2.1 mi·3 min·Northumberland Street
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn left onto PA 54
2.6 mi·3 min·Continental Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
10
Merge onto I 80
35 mi·39 min·Keystone Shortway
11
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 260BToward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
12
Merge onto I 81
32 mi·39 min·I 81
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward PA 307
14
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi·1 min·River Street
15
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.3 mi·31 sec·Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on Adams Avenue
0.1 mi·17 sec·Adams Avenue
17
Turn left onto Biden Street
0.2 mi·25 sec·Biden Street
18
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
135 ft·4 sec·Wyoming Avenue
19
Arrive at destination
Wyoming Avenue
Trip Plan
For this 1 hour and 53-minute drive, leaving in the morning offers ample daylight to complete the trip. With only 89.2 miles, you have flexibility in pacing; however, consider stopping around the halfway point if you prefer to break up the drive. The fuel cost is estimated at $15, so ensure you have sufficient gas before departing Hummels Wharf. Pay attention to the transition from highway driving to surface roads as you near Scranton, as this will require a change in 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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 44.6 miles from Hummels Wharf, PA, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 35.5 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 20 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.6 miles or 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 35m
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 Hummels Wharf, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hummels Wharf, PA
This is one driving day of about 89.2 miles and 1h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Hummels Wharf, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Keystone Shortway for about 35.5 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 89.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.3 mi into trip|~0m in|US 11; US 15 / North Susquehanna Trail
Turn right onto US 11; US 15 / North Susquehanna Trail
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
54.3 mi into trip|~1h 8m 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
7
88.6 mi into trip|~1h 52m in|Cedar Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
89 mi into trip|~1h 52m in|Biden Street
Turn left onto Biden Street
Navigation decision point
5
89.1 mi into trip|~1h 53m in|Wyoming Avenue
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.92 one way
$29.84 round trip
$4.25/gal25.4 MPG avg31 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.64
$16.28
$32.55
premium
$4.97
$17.44
$34.88
diesel
$5.35
$18.79
$37.58
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-27.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
26.8
0
$9.37
$4.28
Efficient EV
22.3
0
$7.81
$3.57
EV Truck/SUV
35.7
0
$12.49
$5.71
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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 25, 2026
Origin
Hummels Wharf, PA
Late night
in Hummels Wharf on Wednesday
Local time
3:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Chance Light Rain
E 3 mph41% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Scranton, PA
Late night
in Scranton on Wednesday
Local time
3:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Mostly Cloudy
E 6 mph13% chanceLive 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
1h 53m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
About 36% of this 89.2-mile drive is on highways. You'll encounter your longest stretch of continuous highway at 35.5 miles on the Keystone Shortway. The route transitions from highway to surface roads, so be prepared for a change in driving pace and exit frequency as you approach your destination. The majority of your driving will be on these surface roads after the highway portion concludes.
36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 35.5 mi on Keystone Shortway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near US 11; US 15 / North Susquehanna Trail.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 89.2 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.3 miles (US 11; US 15 / North Susquehanna Trail): Lane positioning matters here; at 54.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 88.6 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.
Top landmarks
•St. Peter's Cathedral — historic church in Pennsylvania, United States
•Steamtown National Historic Site — railroad museum in Scranton, Pennsylvania
•Albright Memorial Building — library in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 53m. Total distance: 89.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 35.5 miles on Keystone Shortway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 13 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 0.3 miles (US 11; US 15 / North Susquehanna Trail): Lane positioning matters here; at 54.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 88.6 miles (Cedar Avenue): 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.
