How far is Mount Union, PA from City of Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Mount Union, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 158.2 miles (254.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135.6 miles (218.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Borough in western Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Union and City of Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Union and City of Scranton.
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Start on East Small Street
865 ft · 1 min · East Small Street
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Turn left onto East Shirley Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Shirley Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Croghan Pike
1.3 mi · 2 min · Croghan Pike
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Continue straight
22.4 mi · 34 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 22 East, US 322 East, US 522 North: Harrisburg, Selinsgrove
2586 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2275 ft · 35 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 522 North: Selinsgrove
1297 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto South Walnut Street
31.2 mi · 37 min · South Walnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
10.4 mi · 12 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Susquehanna Trail
3271 ft · 1 min · Susquehanna Trail
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Continue on North Susquehanna Trail
3.2 mi · 6 min · North Susquehanna Trail
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Turn right onto Susquehanna Trail
1.8 mi · 3 min · Susquehanna Trail
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Continue on Water Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · Water Street
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Continue on Point Township Drive
8.1 mi · 11 min · Point Township Drive
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Continue on Northumberland Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · Northumberland Street
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Turn left onto Continental Boulevard
2.6 mi · 3 min · Continental Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
1405 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
35.5 mi · 39 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
32.4 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 307
835 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto River Street
1.5 km · 2 min · River Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
953 ft · 19 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Union and City of Scranton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
35.5 mi · 00h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Mount Union and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near City of Scranton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Union to City of Scranton?
The road trip is about 158.2 miles (254.6 km) and usually takes 03h 05m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Northumberland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.7 miles from Mount Union and 79.5 miles from City of Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135.6 miles (218.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.80 one way or $45.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Mount Union and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near City of Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Northumberland
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 Northumberland.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Lewistown
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Union and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 135.55 mi (218.15 km).
#1 Mount Union
City in Henry County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 2,396 |
| Coordinates | 40.3845200, -77.8822200 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
#2 City of Scranton
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 76,089 |
| Coordinates | 41.4043700, -75.6649100 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cedar Avenue (-75.663942, 41.404264)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 255 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $22.80 | $45.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $25.66 | $51.32 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $27.64 | $55.29 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $33.37 | $66.74 |
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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