Scranton, PA to South Union, PA is 100.9 miles and takes about 2h 53m via Roosevelt Highway and Grand Army of the Republic Highway, with a fuel budget near $17 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, offering a straightforward, same-day journey. Expect a drive characterized by numerous turns, making it feel more like navigating local roads than a high-speed transit. Given its relatively short duration and moderate fuel cost, this route is a practical option for a quick regional trip.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
50.5 miles from Scranton, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 23m into the drive
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Scranton is a city in Northeastern Pennsylvania. It is near Wilkes-Barre, and is the seventh most populous city in the state. Today, it is perhaps best known as the setting of the hit TV show "The Office" and the birthplace of Joe Biden, the 46th President of the United States.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 53m. Total distance: 100.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (16%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This drive is best described as a turn-heavy local experience, with only 16% of the journey on highways. You'll primarily be on Roosevelt Highway and Grand Army of the Republic Highway, interspersed with sections of Pennsylvania Avenue. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 24.4 miles on Roosevelt Highway. Be prepared for frequent directional changes rather than long, monotonous highway stretches, requiring your attention throughout the drive.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Roosevelt Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 24.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 11; PA 307 / Mulberry Street.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 100.9 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 11; PA 307 / Mulberry Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (PA 307): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (PA 307 / North Keyser Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|US 11; PA 307 / Mulberry Street
Turn left onto US 11; PA 307 / Mulberry Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
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2.6 mi into trip|~4m in|PA 307
Take the exit onto PA 307 toward PA 307 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward PA 307 North
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2.7 mi into trip|~5m in|PA 307 / North Keyser Avenue
Turn left onto PA 307 / North Keyser Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
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23.1 mi into trip|~42m in|US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Turn left onto US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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88.4 mi into trip|~2h 26m in|PA 14; PA 414 / Sullivan Street
At end of road, turn left onto PA 14; PA 414 / Sullivan Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Roosevelt Highway
24.4 mi
38m
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
22 mi
31m
Pennsylvania Avenue
21.8 mi
38m
PA 414
8.9 mi
15m
Morgan Highway
4.6 mi
8m
PA 92
3.3 mi
6m
Winola Road
2.4 mi
4m
North Scranton Expressway
2.2 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Roosevelt Highway
— 24.4 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton, PA and South Union, PA.
1
Start on Wyoming Avenue
0.2 mi·43 sec·Wyoming Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 11; PA 307
0.2 mi·50 sec·Mulberry Street
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on US 11; PA 307
2.2 mi·3 min·North Scranton Expressway
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the exit onto PA 307
0.2 mi·43 sec·PA 307
Toward PA 307 NorthUse the slight right lane.
5
Turn left onto PA 307
0.1 mi·14 sec·North Keyser Avenue
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn right onto PA 307
4.6 mi·8 min·Morgan Highway
7
Turn straight onto PA 307
2.4 mi·4 min·Winola Road
8
Continue on PA 307
0.1 mi·13 sec·Airport Drive
9
Continue on PA 307
9.8 mi·17 min·Roosevelt Highway
10
Continue on PA 92
3.3 mi·6 min·PA 92
11
Turn left onto US 6
2.6 mi·4 min·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Use the left lane.
12
Merge onto US 6
7.2 mi·10 min·Roosevelt Highway
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 6
0.3 mi·38 sec·Main Street
14
Continue on US 6
0.5 mi·46 sec·River Street
15
Continue on US 6
7.4 mi·10 min·Roosevelt Highway
16
Continue on US 6
6.9 mi·9 min·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on US 6
0.5 mi·1 min·State Street
18
Continue on US 6
12 mi·16 min·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
19
Continue on US 6
2.0 mi·3 min·Golden Mile Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Continue on US 6
0.4 mi·56 sec·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
21
Turn left onto South Main Street
1.8 mi·3 min·South Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
22
At end of road, turn left onto US 220
1.7 mi·1 min·US 220
23
Turn slight right onto PA 414
22 mi·38 min·Pennsylvania Avenue
24
Turn left onto PA 154
0.1 mi·15 sec·South Minnequa Avenue
25
Turn right onto East 2nd Street
0.1 mi·33 sec·East 2nd Street
26
At end of road, turn left onto PA 14; PA 414
429 ft·14 sec·Sullivan Street
27
Continue on PA 14; PA 414
1.3 mi·2 min·Springbrook Drive
28
Turn right onto PA 414
8.9 mi·15 min·PA 414
29
Turn left onto South Union Road
0.5 mi·1 min·South Union Road
30
Continue on this road
0.6 mi·2 min·this road
31
Continue on South Union Road
1.1 mi·4 min·South Union Road
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Arrive at destination
South Union Road
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 53m estimated drive time, leaving Scranton in the morning allows ample time to reach South Union by midday. With just one recommended stop and a low fuel cost of around $17, you won't need extensive planning for this short trip. The 'turn-heavy local drive' profile means staying alert for navigational changes is key; consider using a GPS with clear turn-by-turn directions. Ensure your fuel tank is at least half full before departing Scranton to comfortably manage the route's local road segments.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 50.5 miles from Scranton, PA, or about 1h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 22 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.5 miles or 1h 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near South Union, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Scranton, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Scranton, PA
This is one driving day of about 100.9 miles and 2h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Scranton, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Roosevelt Highway for about 24.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50.5 mi from Scranton, PA
· 1h 23m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.73 one way
$33.46 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg35 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$18.32
$36.64
premium
$4.93
$19.57
$39.14
diesel
$5.61
$22.28
$44.55
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
30.3
0
$10.59
$4.84
Efficient EV
25.2
0
$8.83
$4.04
EV Truck/SUV
40.4
0
$14.13
$6.46
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Scranton, PA
Morning
in Scranton on Saturday
Local time
7:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
South Union, PA
Morning
in South Union on Saturday
Local time
7:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
16 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 53m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Scranton, PA to South Union, PA covers 100.9 miles and takes about 2h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Roosevelt Highway, Grand Army of the Republic Highway, Pennsylvania Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.5 miles from Scranton, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.73 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 100.9 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 11; PA 307 / Mulberry Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (PA 307): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (PA 307 / North Keyser Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Scranton, PA to South Union, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
