How far is City of Scranton, PA from Honesdale, PA?
The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Honesdale, PA is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Scranton and Honesdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton and Honesdale.
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Start on Cedar Avenue
553 ft · 18 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1729 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto President Biden Expressway
1 km · 53 sec · President Biden Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Binghamton
2408 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I-84 east, US 6 east
2101 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left
1448 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 6 East: Carbondale
2357 ft · 45 sec
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Continue on Governor Robert P. Casey Highway
15.4 mi · 18 min · Governor Robert P. Casey Highway
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Continue on Roosevelt Highway
11.3 mi · 21 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Continue on West Park Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Park Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Park Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Scranton and Honesdale.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Governor Robert P. Casey Highway
Continue on Governor Robert P. Casey Highway
15.4 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Light Rain leaving City of Scranton and Light Rain near Honesdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Scranton to Honesdale?
The road trip is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km) and usually takes 00h 47m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mayfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from City of Scranton and 15.8 miles from Honesdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.86 one way or $9.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around City of Scranton and Light Rain near Honesdale.
Stop Ideas Near Mayfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mayfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Honesdale. Straight-line distance: 24.16 mi (38.88 km).
#1 City of Scranton
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 76,089 |
| Coordinates | 41.4043700, -75.6649100 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Honesdale
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,298 |
| Coordinates | 41.5767600, -75.2587900 |
| Altitude | 297 |
| Country | United States |
End: Honesdale (-75.25879, 41.57676)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.34 | $4.86 | $9.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.77 | $5.34 | $10.68 |
| Premium | $5.21 | $5.84 | $11.67 |
| Diesel | $6.54 | $7.33 | $14.66 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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