How far is South Union, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from South Union, PA to Scranton, PA is about 101.7 miles (163.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
101.67 mi
02h 25m
Flight
69.91 mi
112.51 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from South Union.

Flight Distance

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

Driving Distance

Road route
101.67 mi
Kilometers
163.63 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Thu, Apr 16, 2:56 AM EDT
Return by in South Union
Thu, Apr 16, 5:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Union
2026-04-16T00:31
Arrive Scranton
Thu, Apr 16, 2:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Union
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 South Union
50.4 mi
01h 12m
To Scranton
51.3 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Union and Scranton.

  1. 1

    Start on South Union Road

    2.2 mi · 9 min · South Union Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    8.9 mi · 16 min

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Springbrook Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Springbrook Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Sullivan Street

    131 m · 17 sec · Sullivan Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West 2nd Street

    684 ft · 31 sec · West 2nd Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Minnequa Avenue

    710 ft · 15 sec · South Minnequa Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    21.7 mi · 38 min · East Main Street

  8. 8

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

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    2333 ft · 50 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Golden Mile Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Golden Mile Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

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

  13. 13

    Continue on State Street

    2421 ft · 1 min · State Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

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

  15. 15

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Roosevelt Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on River Street

    2625 ft · 46 sec · River Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    1588 ft · 39 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Roosevelt Highway

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

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

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Pennsylvania Route 92

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Pennsylvania Route 92

  21. 21

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Roosevelt Highway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Roosevelt Highway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Roosevelt Highway

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Roosevelt Highway

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Roosevelt Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Airport Drive

    661 ft · 13 sec · Airport Drive

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Winola Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Winola Road

  26. 26

    Turn slight right onto Morgan Highway

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Morgan Highway

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Keyser Avenue

    94 m · 8 sec · North Keyser Avenue

  28. 28

    Take the ramp right toward US 11 South, PA 307 South

    1153 ft · 30 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto North Scranton Expressway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Scranton Expressway

  30. 30

    Continue on Mulberry Street

    884 ft · 36 sec · Mulberry Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Penn Avenue

    526 ft · 18 sec · Penn Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Linden Street

    135 m · 13 sec · Linden Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    131 m · 15 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Roosevelt Highway
25 mi · 25%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
21.8 mi · 21%
East Main Street
21.7 mi · 21%
Morgan Highway
4.61 mi · 5%
Pennsylvania Route 92
2.89 mi · 3%
Winola Road
2.43 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

East Main Street

Turn right onto East Main Street

21.7 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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.8 mi
69.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wyalusing
01h 12m from South Union
Leave By
1:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving South Union and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Union to Scranton?

The road trip is about 101.7 miles (163.6 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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 South Union and 51.3 miles from Scranton.

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 31.8 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 1:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.67 one way or $29.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around South Union and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Scranton.

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 South Union and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 69.91 mi (112.51 km).

South Union

#1 South Union

Township in Fayette County, Pennsylvania

Population10,106
Coordinates41.5681300, -76.9988600
Altitude552
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: South Union Road (-76.999142, 41.568125)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 164 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.59 gal
13.58 L · about $14.67
Round trip
$29.34
7.18 gal · 27.16 L
Estimated CO2
31.9 kg one way
Round trip: 63.8 kg / 141 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.67 $29.34
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.51 $33.02
Premium $4.95 $17.78 $35.57
Diesel $5.98 $21.47 $42.94

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 South Union and Scranton. The current time is 00:31:07.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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