How far is Scranton, PA from South Union, PA?
The driving distance from Scranton, PA to South Union, PA is about 101 miles (162.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 47m 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 02h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Bradford County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scranton and South Union.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and South Union.
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Start on Wyoming Avenue
995 ft · 43 sec · Wyoming Avenue
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Turn left onto Mulberry Street
1297 ft · 50 sec · 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 · 56 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Turn slight right onto Pennsylvania Avenue
21.8 mi · 38 min · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn left onto South Minnequa Avenue
710 ft · 16 sec · South Minnequa Avenue
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Turn right onto East 2nd Street
684 ft · 34 sec · East 2nd Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sullivan Street
131 m · 15 sec · Sullivan Street
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Continue on Springbrook Drive
1.3 mi · 3 min · Springbrook Drive
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Turn right
8.9 mi · 16 min
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Turn left onto South Union Road
2615 ft · 2 min · South Union Road
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Continue straight
3115 ft · 2 min
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Continue on South Union Road
1.1 mi · 4 min · South Union Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Union Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scranton and South Union.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Avenue
Turn slight right onto Pennsylvania Avenue
21.8 mi · 00h 38m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Scranton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near South Union.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scranton to South Union?
The road trip is about 101 miles (162.5 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?
Wyalusing is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.4 miles from Scranton and 50.5 miles from South Union.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 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 12:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.55 one way or $29.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Scranton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near South Union.
Stop Ideas Near Wyalusing
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 Wyalusing.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and South Union. Straight-line distance: 69.91 mi (112.51 km).
#1 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Union
Township in Fayette County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 10,106 |
| Coordinates | 41.5681300, -76.9988600 |
| Altitude | 552 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Union (-76.99886, 41.56813)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 162 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $14.55 | $29.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $16.37 | $32.74 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $17.64 | $35.27 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $21.29 | $42.58 |
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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