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Trip from Stonybrook, PA to City of Scranton, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h
Distance
138.3 mi
223 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 49m
★
6 AM
3h 0m
8 AM
3h 23m
10 AM
3h 8m
12 PM
3h 6m
3 PM
3h 10m
5 PM
3h 22m
8 PM
2h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stonybrook, PA
Michael Taccetta
City of Scranton, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
Stonybrook, PA to City of Scranton, PA is 138.3 miles and takes about 3h via I 81, US 30, and PA 183, with a fuel budget near $23 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a mostly highway experience for a fairly direct connection between these two locations. Given the relatively short duration, it's a straightforward drive suitable for a single day.
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
69.1 miles from Stonybrook, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 36m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 59.6 mi | 1h 10m |
| US 30 | 16.9 mi | 23m |
| PA 183 | 9.9 mi | 15m |
| Stiegel Pike | 6 mi | 6m |
| Lancaster Avenue | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| South College Street | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| Lititz Pike | 5.1 mi | 9m |
| Joseph H. Long Boulevard | 4.8 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 59.6 mi, about 1h 10m
Traffic on I-81
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,824 veh/hr typical · worst 2,145
Quietest
2 AM
~183 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 48 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 Stonybrook, PA and City of Scranton, PA.
1
Start on PA 462
78 ft
·
1 sec
·
Lincoln Highway
2
Continue on PA 462
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Market Street
3
Continue on PA 462
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Lincoln Highway
4
Turn left onto Kreutz Creek Road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Kreutz Creek Road
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward US 30 East: Lancaster
6
Merge onto US 30
17 mi
·
23 min
·
US 30
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Toward PA 501
8
Continue on Chester Road
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Chester Road
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto US 222; PA 501
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Lititz Pike
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on PA 501
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South Broad Street
11
Continue on PA 501
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Furnace Hills Pike
12
Continue on PA 501
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Furnace Hill Pike
13
Continue on PA 501
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Stiegel Pike
14
Continue on PA 501
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
South College Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on PA 501
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Lancaster Avenue
16
Continue on PA 501
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Lancaster Avenue
17
Continue on PA 501
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Lancaster Avenue
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
19
Merge onto I 78; US 22
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
William Penn Highway
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 17
Toward PA 419: Rehrersburg
Use the slight right lane.
21
Turn left onto PA 419
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Four Point Road
22
Turn left onto PA 183
9.9 mi
·
15 min
·
PA 183
23
Turn right onto PA 183
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottsville Street
24
Turn left onto PA 61
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 61 South
25
Continue on PA 61
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
Pottsville Boulevard
26
Continue on PA 61
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
27
Continue on PA 61
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Pottsville Saint Clair Highway
28
Continue on PA 61
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Joseph H. Long Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
29
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 81 North: Hazleton
30
Merge onto I 81
60 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
I 81
31
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward PA 307
32
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
33
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
34
Arrive at destination
Cedar Avenue
Trip Plan
For this 3-hour drive, leaving Stonybrook, PA in the morning is ideal to maximize your daylight. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $23, this is an easy one-day trip. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach Scranton, PA, as services can become more spread out outside of the main highway corridors. The relatively short distance means you have flexibility in your departure time, but aim to avoid peak commuting hours if possible.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 69.1 miles from Stonybrook, PA, or about 1h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.6 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 30 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.1 miles or 1h 36m 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 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Scranton, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Stonybrook, 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 Stonybrook, PA
This is one driving day of about 138.3 miles and 3h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Stonybrook, 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 I 81 for about 59.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
69 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 69.1 miles from Stonybrook, 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.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Blue Ridge Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Petro Stopping Centers
0.2 mi from route
Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
Onvo Travel Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Rest Area
0.3 mi from route
TA
0.6 mi from route
Service Plaza
1.4 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
2.1 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 138.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward US 30 East: Lancaster
Navigation decision point
Toward US 30 East: Lancaster
6
19.7 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
US 222; PA 501 / Lititz Pike
Turn left onto US 222; PA 501 / Lititz Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
50.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Take the exit toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
7
53.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
Take the exit toward PA 419: Rehrersburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 17
Toward PA 419: Rehrersburg
7
138.1 mi into trip
|
~3h in
|
Cedar Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.56 one way
$45.13 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
48 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.56 | $24.81 | $49.62 |
| premium | $4.86 | $26.48 | $52.96 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $29.42 | $58.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41.5 | 0 | $14.52 | $6.64 |
| Efficient EV | 34.6 | 0 | $12.10 | $5.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 55.3 | 0 | $19.36 | $8.85 |
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Origin
Stonybrook, PA
Afternoon in Stonybrook on Sunday
Local time
12:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
City of Scranton, PA
Afternoon in City of Scranton on Sunday
Local time
12:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Rain Showers
E 7 mph
97% chance
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
19 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
3h 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.
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...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
Free
near mile 42.9
Park Closure: List of trail closures post-Hurricane Helene
Caution: Black Bears Frequenting the McAfee Knob Area in Virginia
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is primarily highway, with 65% of the 138.3 miles on major interstates. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 59.6 miles on I 81 before transitioning to US 30 and PA 183. Expect a pattern of rural cruising punctuated by exits as you move between these road types.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 59.6 mi on I 81.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and US 30. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 138.3 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 2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 19.7 miles (US 222; PA 501 / Lititz Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 50.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h. Total distance: 138.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 59.6 miles on I 81. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 10 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 City of Scranton, 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. There are 10 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 19.7 miles (US 222; PA 501 / Lititz Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 50.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Appalachian National Scenic Trail. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.0 hours — manageable with a long break at City of Scranton, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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