Traveling from Scranton to Honey Brook covers 122.8 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 36 minutes behind the wheel. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive, it is best suited as a straightforward one-day trip rather than a multi-day excursion. You should budget approximately $20 for fuel to complete the journey. Navigating through the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, you will rely on a mix of the American Legion Memorial Highway, the Morgantown Expressway, and Center Avenue. This route offers a practical connection between these two areas, making it an efficient choice for those looking to reach their destination without needing an overnight stay.
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
61.4 miles from Scranton, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 14m into the drive
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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 Scranton, PA and Honey Brook, PA.
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Start on Wyoming Avenue
0.1 mi·38 sec·Wyoming Avenue
2
At end of road, turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue
0.2 mi·24 sec·Lackawanna Avenue
3
Turn right onto CR 3023
0.2 mi·22 sec·Cedar Avenue
4
Continue on Cedar Avenue
400 ft·12 sec·Cedar Avenue
5
Turn left onto River Street
0.9 mi·1 min·River Street
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·28 sec
7
Merge onto I 81
60 mi·1 hr 10 min·American Legion Memorial Highway
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Exit 124BToward PA 61 North: Frackville
9
Turn straight onto PA 61
500 ft·13 sec·Skyline Drive
10
Turn uturn onto PA 61
4.3 mi·5 min·Skyline Drive
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on PA 61
1.1 mi·1 min·Joseph H. Long Boulevard
12
Continue on PA 61
1.0 mi·1 min·Pottsville Saint Clair Highway
13
Continue on PA 61
1.6 mi·2 min·North Claude A. Lord Boulevard
14
Continue on PA 61
0.2 mi·14 sec·Pottsville Boulevard
15
Continue on PA 61
3.0 mi·3 min·Route 61 South
16
Continue on PA 61
11 mi·12 min·Center Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on PA 61
4.2 mi·5 min·Centre Street
18
Continue on PA 61
0.3 mi·17 sec·South 4th Street
19
Continue on PA 61
2.3 mi·2 min·Pottsville Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Continue on PA 61
0.6 mi·43 sec·Shoemaker Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Continue on PA 61
3.2 mi·3 min·Pottsville Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Continue on PA 61
1.0 mi·1 min·North Centre Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
23
Continue on PA 61
4.7 mi·6 min·Pottsville Pike
Use the straight lane.
24
Continue on PA 61
2.8 mi·4 min·Centre Avenue
Use the straight lane.
25
Continue on PA 61
1.2 mi·2 min·North 4th Street
26
Keep slight right at fork onto US 222 BUS
273 ft·4 sec·South 4th Street
27
Continue on US 222 Business
0.3 mi·29 sec·Bingaman Street
28
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward US 422 East: Pottstown, Morgantown
29
Merge onto US 422
2.0 mi·2 min·West Shore Bypass
30
Take the exit
0.4 mi·45 sec
Toward I 176 South: MorgantownUse the slight right lane.
31
Continue on I 176
9.5 mi·10 min·Morgantown Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Take the exit onto Morgantown Expressway
1.6 mi·2 min·Morgantown Expressway
Exit 2Toward PA 10 South, PA 23: Honey BrookUse the slight right lane.
33
Keep slight right at fork
147 ft·5 sec
Toward PA 10 South, PA 23 West: Honey Brook, LancasterUse the right lane.
34
Turn right onto PA 10; PA 23
0.2 mi·24 sec·Main Street
35
Turn left onto PA 10
4.2 mi·7 min·Twin County Road
Use the left lane.
36
Continue on PA 10
0.3 mi·52 sec·Conestoga Avenue
37
Turn left onto US 322
0.2 mi·24 sec·Horseshoe Pike
38
Turn right onto Maple Street
109 ft·3 sec·Maple Street
39
Arrive at destination
Maple Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a manageable one-day drive, you have the flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. While the route is relatively short, you should factor in at least one planned stop to break up the drive and keep yourself alert on the winding sections. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge throughout the journey, as the $20 estimated cost can fluctuate based on your vehicle's efficiency and local station pricing. To ensure the smoothest travel, try to avoid peak traffic hours when navigating the turn-heavy local roads. Use the 59.7-mile stretch on the American Legion Memorial Highway to get into a comfortable rhythm before reaching the more technical portions of the trip.
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 61.4 miles from Scranton, PA, or about 1h 14m 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 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.4 miles or 1h 14m 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 4m
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 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 Scranton, PA
This is one driving day of about 122.8 miles and 2h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 117.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Lackawanna Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
8
61.9 mi into trip|~1h 15m 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
104.2 mi into trip|~2h 10m in
Take the ramp toward US 422 East: Pottstown, Morgantown
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 422 East: Pottstown, Morgantown
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116.3 mi into trip|~2h 25m 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
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117.9 mi into trip|~2h 27m 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
$20.36 one way
$40.72 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg43 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$22.30
$44.59
premium
$4.93
$23.82
$47.63
diesel
$5.61
$27.11
$54.23
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: 43 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
36.8
0
$12.89
$5.89
Efficient EV
30.7
0
$10.75
$4.91
EV Truck/SUV
49.1
0
$17.19
$7.86
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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Scranton, PA
Late night
in Scranton on Tuesday
Local time
5:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Honey Brook, PA
Late night
in Honey Brook on Tuesday
Local time
5:20 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 36m 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
~53 min detour
Free
near mile 72
Park Closure: List of trail closures post-Hurricane Helene
Caution: Black Bears Frequenting the McAfee Knob Area in Virginia
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 118.5
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 122.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a varied driving experience that transitions from highway travel to more technical local roads. With only 11% of the trip consisting of highway driving, the journey maintains a turn-heavy profile that requires your full attention. You will spend your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 59.7 miles on the American Legion Memorial Highway. As you progress toward Honey Brook, the character of the road shifts, moving away from high-speed corridors into local segments. Be prepared to navigate these turns, as the road demands a more hands-on approach than a standard interstate cruise.
Only 11% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
39 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 0.1 miles in near Lackawanna Avenue.
Driving Effort9/10
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 17 significant decision points across 122.8 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 0.1 miles (Lackawanna Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 61.9 miles (PA 61 / Skyline Drive): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 104.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Scranton, PA to Honey Brook, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Morgantown along the way.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 36m. Total distance: 122.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 36m 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 0.1 miles (Lackawanna Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 61.9 miles (PA 61 / Skyline Drive): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 104.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
