How far is Honesdale, PA from Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Honesdale, PA to Scranton, PA is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24 miles (38.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Honesdale and Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Honesdale and Scranton.
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Start on West Park Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Park Street
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Continue on Roosevelt Highway
11.3 mi · 21 min · Roosevelt Highway
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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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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Wilkes-Barre
1.2 mi · 3 min
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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 President Biden Expressway
1159 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on President Biden Expressway
1.4 km · 2 min · President Biden Expressway
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Continue straight
941 ft · 34 sec
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Continue on Biden Street
1364 ft · 35 sec · Biden Street
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Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Honesdale and Scranton.
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 short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Honesdale and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Scranton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Honesdale to Scranton?
The road trip is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mayfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.9 miles from Honesdale and 16 miles from Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24 miles (38.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.58 one way or $9.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny around Honesdale and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Scranton.
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 Honesdale and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 24 mi (38.62 km).
#1 Honesdale
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,298 |
| Coordinates | 41.5767600, -75.2587900 |
| Altitude | 297 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)
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 38m |
| 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 | $4.09 | $4.58 | $9.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.15 | $10.30 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.55 | $11.10 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.70 | $13.40 |
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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