How far is Upland, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Upland, PA to Scranton, PA is about 147.2 miles (236.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.4 miles (169.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 08m 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
147.22 mi
02h 34m
Flight
105.36 mi
169.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.36 mi
Kilometers
169.56 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.22 mi
Kilometers
236.92 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Sat, Apr 18, 6:04 AM EDT
Return by in Upland
Sat, Apr 18, 8:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upland
2026-04-18T03:30
Arrive Scranton
Sat, Apr 18, 6:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Upland
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
Emmaus
PA

Borough in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

From Upland
71.8 mi
01h 17m
To Scranton
75.4 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Upland and Scranton.

  1. 1

    Start on Clonmell Upland Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Clonmell Upland Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Doe Run Road

    1663 ft · 54 sec · West Doe Run Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Unionville Wawaset Road

    4.6 mi · 9 min · Unionville Wawaset Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Bridge Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Bridge Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Creek Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Creek Road

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on West Miner Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · West Miner Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Brandywine Street

    138 m · 13 sec · South Brandywine Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Market Street

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Paoli Pike

    698 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Paoli Pike

    2981 ft · 1 min · Paoli Pike

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left toward US 202 North, US 322 West

    1015 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto West Chester Bypass

    15.6 mi · 21 min · West Chester Bypass

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

    1814 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard

    1331 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

    533 ft · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    2317 ft · 53 sec · Schuylkill Expressway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 276 East: Allentown, New York City

    1255 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Northeast Extension, Allentown

    2275 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    94.3 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 315, I 81: Pittston, Scranton

    1.2 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 315 North: Scranton

    844 ft · 21 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Chestnut Street

    159 m · 9 sec · Chestnut Street

  24. 24

    Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Scranton

    1395 ft · 34 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    8.2 mi · 9 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
12
6 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
94.3 mi · 64%
West Chester Bypass
15.6 mi · 11%
I 81 North
8.51 mi · 6%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
7.33 mi · 5%
Unionville Wawaset Road
4.64 mi · 3%
Clonmell Upland Road
2.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

94.3 mi · 01h 44m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.8 mi
105.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Emmaus
01h 17m from Upland
Leave By
1:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Upland 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 Upland to Scranton?

The road trip is about 147.2 miles (236.9 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?

Emmaus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.8 miles from Upland and 75.4 miles from Scranton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 105.4 miles (169.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.8 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 1:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.21 one way or $42.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Upland and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Emmaus

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Paoli

55 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

59 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

62 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upland and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 105.36 mi (169.56 km).

Upland

#1 Upland

Borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania

Population3,347
Coordinates39.8865000, -75.7743900
Altitude162
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Clonmell Upland Road (-75.774394, 39.886536)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 237 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.19 gal
19.66 L · about $21.21
Round trip
$42.41
10.38 gal · 39.32 L
Estimated CO2
46.1 kg one way
Round trip: 92.2 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $21.21 $42.41
Mid-grade $4.60 $23.87 $47.74
Premium $4.95 $25.71 $51.42
Diesel $5.98 $31.04 $62.07

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Upland and Scranton. The current time is 03:30:37.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.