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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Quick Snapshot
Road
100.94 mi
02h 53m
Flight
69.91 mi
112.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.91 mi
Kilometers
112.51 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.94 mi
Kilometers
162.45 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Union
Thu, Apr 16, 3:39 AM EDT
Return by in Scranton
Thu, Apr 16, 6:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scranton
2026-04-16T00:45
Arrive South Union
Thu, Apr 16, 3:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Scranton
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Wyalusing
PA

Township in Bradford County, Pennsylvania

From Scranton
50.4 mi
01h 26m
To South Union
50.5 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Wyoming Avenue

    995 ft · 43 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mulberry Street

    1297 ft · 50 sec · Mulberry Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Scranton Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Scranton Expressway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307 North

    818 ft · 44 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Keyser Avenue

    533 ft · 15 sec · North Keyser Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Morgan Highway

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Morgan Highway

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Winola Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Winola Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Airport Drive

    661 ft · 13 sec · Airport Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    9.8 mi · 17 min · Roosevelt Highway

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Roosevelt Highway

    7.2 mi · 11 min · Roosevelt Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    1588 ft · 39 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on River Street

    2625 ft · 46 sec · River Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Roosevelt Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on State Street

    2421 ft · 1 min · State Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    11.9 mi · 17 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Golden Mile Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Golden Mile Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    2333 ft · 56 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    21.8 mi · 38 min · Pennsylvania Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South Minnequa Avenue

    710 ft · 16 sec · South Minnequa Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East 2nd Street

    684 ft · 34 sec · East 2nd Street

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Sullivan Street

    131 m · 15 sec · Sullivan Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Springbrook Drive

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Springbrook Drive

  28. 28

    Turn right

    8.9 mi · 16 min

  29. 29

    Turn left onto South Union Road

    2615 ft · 2 min · South Union Road

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    3115 ft · 2 min

  31. 31

    Continue on South Union Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · South Union Road

  32. 32

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
32 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Roosevelt Highway
27.7 mi · 27%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
22 mi · 22%
Pennsylvania Avenue
21.8 mi · 22%
Morgan Highway
4.62 mi · 5%
Winola Road
2.43 mi · 2%
South Union Road
2.23 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.1 mi
69.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wyalusing
01h 26m from Scranton
Leave By
12:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

57 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

57 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and South Union. Straight-line distance: 69.91 mi (112.51 km).

Scranton

#1 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
South Union

#2 South Union

Township in Fayette County, Pennsylvania

Population10,106
Coordinates41.5681300, -76.9988600
Altitude552
CountryUnited States
Start: Scranton (-75.6649, 41.40916)
End: South Union (-76.99886, 41.56813)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.56 gal
13.48 L · about $14.55
Round trip
$29.09
7.12 gal · 26.96 L
Estimated CO2
31.6 kg one way
Round trip: 63.3 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Scranton and South Union. The current time is 00:45:24.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.