How far is Scranton, PA from Philadelphia, PA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Scranton and Philadelphia is 104.02 miles (167.41 km).
Flight distance from Scranton, PA to Philadelphia, PA is 104.02 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 15 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 13 minutes to travel from Scranton to Philadelphia with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Scranton, Pennsylvania to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is: 124.97 miles (201.12 km) by car.
Driving from Scranton to Philadelphia will take approximately 02 hours 02 minutes.
#1 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania. It is located in the Lackawanna Valley in northeastern Pennsylvania. Scranton is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Steamtown National Historic Site and the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple.
| Population | 76532 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°24'33"N 75°39'54"W |
| Latitude | 41.4091600 |
| Longitude | -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Philadelphia
The sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Philadelphia metropolitan area. It is located on the Delaware River, in eastern Pennsylvania. Philadelphia is a major center for finance, commerce, and education.
| Population | 1578487 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°57'8"N 75°9'50"W |
| Latitude | 39.9523300 |
| Longitude | -75.1637900 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Philadelphia: South Penn Square (-75.163922,39.951648)
Estimated Travel Time Between Scranton and Philadelphia
The distance between Scranton and Philadelphia is 201 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 14 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Scranton and Philadelphia. The current time is 13:06:46.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 09 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 07 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 29 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 04 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 47 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 39 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 33 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 16.69 liters (4.41 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Scranton and Philadelphia.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Scranton to Philadelphia is $16.39 (diesel $21.02).
Pennsylvania gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.72 | $4.12 | $4.44 | $4.77 |
| Total | $16.39 | $18.18 | $19.59 | $21.02 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Pennsylvania ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.717 (Diesel $4.767) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 24, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Scranton and Philadelphia (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
