How far is City of Scranton, PA from Ulster, PA?
The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Ulster, PA is about 71.2 miles (114.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.9 miles (85.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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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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 01h 55m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Scranton and Ulster.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton and Ulster.
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Start on Cedar Avenue
638 ft · 13 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Continue on Adams Avenue
1692 ft · 40 sec · Adams Avenue
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Turn left onto Mulberry Street
2266 ft · 1 min · Mulberry Street
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Continue on North Scranton Expressway
2.2 mi · 3 min · North Scranton Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 307 North
818 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto North Keyser Avenue
533 ft · 15 sec · North Keyser Avenue
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Turn right onto Morgan Highway
4.6 mi · 8 min · Morgan Highway
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Turn straight onto Winola Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Winola Road
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Continue on Airport Drive
661 ft · 13 sec · Airport Drive
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Continue on Roosevelt Highway
9.8 mi · 17 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
2.6 mi · 4 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Merge slight left onto Roosevelt Highway
7.2 mi · 11 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1588 ft · 39 sec · Main Street
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Continue on River Street
2625 ft · 46 sec · River Street
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Continue on Roosevelt Highway
7.4 mi · 11 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
6.9 mi · 10 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on State Street
2421 ft · 1 min · State Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
11.9 mi · 17 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on Golden Mile Road
2 mi · 4 min · Golden Mile Road
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
2333 ft · 54 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Turn right onto Main Street
1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on York Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · York Avenue
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Continue on Reuter Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Reuter Boulevard
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Turn right onto US 220 North: Sayre
1877 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Towanda Bypass
3.9 mi · 4 min · Towanda Bypass
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Scranton and Ulster.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
11.9 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Sunny leaving City of Scranton and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Ulster.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Scranton to Ulster?
The road trip is about 71.2 miles (114.6 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?
Meshoppen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.5 miles from City of Scranton and 35.6 miles from Ulster.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.9 miles (85.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 2:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.26 one way or $20.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around City of Scranton and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Ulster.
Stop Ideas Near Meshoppen
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 Meshoppen.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Ulster. Straight-line distance: 52.91 mi (85.15 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 Ulster
Township in Bradford County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,263 |
| Coordinates | 41.8459100, -76.5018900 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ulster (-76.50189, 41.84591)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 115 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $10.26 | $20.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $11.54 | $23.09 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $12.43 | $24.87 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $15.01 | $30.02 |
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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