How far is Scranton, PA from Honesdale, PA?

The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Honesdale, PA is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24 miles (38.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.08 mi
00h 48m
Flight
24 mi
38.62 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24 mi
Kilometers
38.62 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.08 mi
Kilometers
51.62 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Honesdale
Thu, Apr 23, 5:42 AM EDT
Return by in Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 6:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scranton
2026-04-23T04:53
Arrive Honesdale
Thu, Apr 23, 5:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Scranton
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Mayfield
PA

Borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania

From Scranton
16 mi
00h 24m
To Honesdale
16 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Scranton and Honesdale.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and Honesdale.

  1. 1

    Start on Wyoming Avenue

    689 ft · 38 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue

    976 ft · 25 sec · Lackawanna Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Cedar Avenue

    1191 ft · 29 sec · Cedar Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1729 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto President Biden Expressway

    1 km · 53 sec · President Biden Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Binghamton

    2408 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I-84 east, US 6 east

    2101 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1448 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 6 East: Carbondale

    2357 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Governor Robert P. Casey Highway

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Governor Robert P. Casey Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    11.3 mi · 21 min · Roosevelt Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on West Park Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Park Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Park Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Scranton and Honesdale.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Governor Robert P. Casey Highway
15.4 mi · 48%
Roosevelt Highway
11.3 mi · 35%
American Legion Memorial Highway
1.48 mi · 5%
West Park Street
0.84 mi · 3%
I-84 east
0.67 mi · 2%
President Biden Expressway
0.65 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
24 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mayfield
00h 24m from Scranton
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Scranton and Mostly Sunny near Honesdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Scranton to Honesdale?

The road trip is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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 16 miles from Scranton and 16 miles from Honesdale.

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 8.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.62 one way or $9.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Scranton and Mostly Sunny near Honesdale.

Stop Ideas Near Mayfield

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mayfield, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mayfield.

BUS

Scranton, PA

18 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

44 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

54 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Honesdale. Straight-line distance: 24 mi (38.62 km).

Scranton

#1 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Honesdale

#2 Honesdale

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population4,298
Coordinates41.5767600, -75.2587900
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Start: Scranton (-75.6649, 41.40916)
End: Honesdale (-75.25879, 41.57676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.13 gal
4.28 L · about $4.62
Round trip
$9.23
2.26 gal · 8.56 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 20.1 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.62 $9.23
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.20 $10.39
Premium $4.95 $5.60 $11.20
Diesel $5.98 $6.76 $13.51

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Scranton and Honesdale. The current time is 04:53:38.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.