How far is City of Scranton, PA from Union, PA?

The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Union, PA is about 131.9 miles (212.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.9 miles (173.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
131.87 mi
02h 58m
Flight
107.88 mi
173.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.88 mi
Kilometers
173.62 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.87 mi
Kilometers
212.22 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union
Thu, Nov 12, 11:01 AM EST
Return by in City of Scranton
Thu, Nov 12, 2:00 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Scranton
2026-11-12T08:02
Arrive Union
Thu, Nov 12, 11:01 AM EST
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM EST

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

Leave by
12:32 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Scranton
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Port Carbon
PA

Borough in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

From City of Scranton
65.9 mi
01h 29m
To Union
66 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 8 mph NE
Destination
49°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 1:00 AM EST
Wind
7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between City of Scranton and Union.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton and Union.

  1. 1

    Start on Cedar Avenue

    553 ft · 11 sec · Cedar Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Cedar Avenue

    122 m · 13 sec · Cedar Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · River Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1178 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    59.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 61 North: Frackville

    2062 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Skyline Drive

    153 m · 14 sec · Skyline Drive

  8. 8

    Turn uturn onto Skyline Drive

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Skyline Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on Joseph H. Long Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Joseph H. Long Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Pottsville Saint Clair Highway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Pottsville Saint Clair Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on North Claude A. Lord Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North Claude A. Lord Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Pottsville Boulevard

    1152 ft · 15 sec · Pottsville Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Route 61 South

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Route 61 South

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    532 ft · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Pottsville Street

    3152 ft · 2 min · Pottsville Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Sillyman Street

    1554 ft · 26 sec · South Sillyman Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Chestnut Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Chestnut Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Chestnut Street

    8.6 mi · 13 min · Chestnut Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Four Point Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Four Point Road

  20. 20

    Take the ramp right toward I 78 West, US 22 West: Harrisburg

    1198 ft · 29 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · William Penn Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 501: Bethel

    806 ft · 29 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Lancaster Avenue

    1546 ft · 43 sec · Lancaster Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Lancaster Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Lancaster Avenue

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lancaster Avenue

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Lancaster Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on North College Street

    5.5 mi · 7 min · North College Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Stiegel Pike

    6 mi · 7 min · Stiegel Pike

  28. 28

    Continue on Furnace Hill Pike

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Furnace Hill Pike

  29. 29

    Continue on Furnace Hills Pike

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Furnace Hills Pike

  30. 30

    Continue on North Broad Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Lititz Pike

    6.1 mi · 12 min · Lititz Pike

  32. 32

    Continue on North Duke Street

    149 m · 21 sec · North Duke Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto East Liberty Street

    1102 ft · 31 sec · East Liberty Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto North Prince Street

    2 mi · 6 min · North Prince Street

  35. 35

    Continue on Willow Street Pike

    6.1 mi · 10 min · Willow Street Pike

  36. 36

    Continue on Lancaster Pike

    1345 ft · 21 sec · Lancaster Pike

  37. 37

    Keep slight right to continue on Lancaster Pike

    1093 ft · 17 sec · Lancaster Pike

  38. 38

    Keep slight right to continue on Lancaster Pike

    1.4 km · 1 min · Lancaster Pike

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Miller Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Miller Road

  40. 40

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Rawlinsville Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Rawlinsville Road

  41. 41

    Turn left onto Clearfield Road

    25 m · 4 sec · Clearfield Road

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Clearfield Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Scranton and Union.

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
42 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
American Legion Memorial Highway
59.7 mi · 45%
Chestnut Street
9.53 mi · 7%
Willow Street Pike
6.14 mi · 5%
Lititz Pike
6.13 mi · 5%
Stiegel Pike
5.97 mi · 5%
Lancaster Avenue
5.62 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

American Legion Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

59.7 mi · 01h 10m

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
02h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24 mi
107.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Carbon
01h 29m from City of Scranton
Leave By
12:32 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving City of Scranton and Mostly Cloudy near Union.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from City of Scranton to Union?

The road trip is about 131.9 miles (212.2 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?

Port Carbon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.9 miles from City of Scranton and 66 miles from Union.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 107.9 miles (173.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 12:32 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.17 one way or $40.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around City of Scranton and Mostly Cloudy near Union.

Stop Ideas Near Port Carbon

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Port Carbon, 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 Port Carbon.

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

66 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

71 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

72 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Union. Straight-line distance: 107.88 mi (173.62 km).

City of Scranton

#1 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population76,089
Coordinates41.4043700, -75.6649100
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Union

#2 Union

Township in southeastern Union County, Pennsylvania

Population5,661
Coordinates39.9103800, -76.2630100
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Scranton (-75.66491, 41.40437)
End: Union (-76.26301, 39.91038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 212 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.65 gal
17.61 L · about $20.17
Round trip
$40.33
9.3 gal · 35.22 L
Estimated CO2
41.3 kg one way
Round trip: 82.6 kg / 182 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.34 $20.17 $40.33
Mid-grade $4.77 $22.17 $44.34
Premium $5.21 $24.23 $48.46
Diesel $6.54 $30.43 $60.86

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 · Nov 11, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Scranton and Union. The current time is 08:02:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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