Origin
South Union, PA
Late night in South Union on Thursday
Local time
12:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Union, PA to Scranton, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 53m
Distance
100.9 mi
162 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 42m
★
6 AM
2h 53m
8 AM
3h 15m
10 AM
3h 1m
12 PM
2h 59m
3 PM
3h 2m
5 PM
3h 14m
8 PM
2h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Union, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
This 100.9-mile drive from South Union to Scranton, PA, is a manageable one-day trip taking approximately 2 hours and 53 minutes. You'll primarily navigate along Roosevelt Highway and Grand Army of the Republic Highway, with a small portion on East Main Street in Scranton. With only about 14% of the journey on highways, expect a more local road feel for most of the way. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $17, and with just one suggested stop, it's a straightforward journey through Pennsylvania's Northeast region. This route is perfectly suited for a single day of travel, allowing for a relaxed pace.
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 South Union, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .
Drive Character
Get ready for a turn-heavy local drive on this route. While 14% of the journey is on highways, the majority of your time will be spent on local roads, including Roosevelt Highway and Grand Army of the Republic Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 25 miles on Roosevelt Highway, offering a brief period of consistent travel before you navigate more local intersections. This profile suggests a route where you'll be actively engaged with the road, experiencing varied speeds and frequent turns as you move from town to town.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 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 25 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 12.5 miles in near West 2nd Street.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 100.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 12.5 miles (West 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 34.5 miles (US 220 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 98.1 miles (PA 307 / North Keyser Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
12.5 mi into trip
|
~27m in
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West 2nd Street
Turn right onto West 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
5
34.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
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US 220 / Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 220 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
7
98.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 47m in
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PA 307 / North Keyser Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto PA 307 / North Keyser Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
98.2 mi into trip
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~2h 48m in
|
PA 307
Take the ramp onto PA 307 toward US 11 South, PA 307 South
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward US 11 South, PA 307 South
7
100.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 52m in
|
Penn Avenue
Turn right onto Penn Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt Highway | 25 mi | 39m |
| Grand Army of the Republic Highway | 21.8 mi | 31m |
| East Main Street | 21.7 mi | 38m |
| PA 414 | 8.9 mi | 15m |
| Morgan Highway | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| Pennsylvania Route 92 | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Winola Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| South Union Road | 2.2 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
Roosevelt Highway
— 25 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Union, PA and Scranton, PA.
1
Start on South Union Road
2.2 mi
·
8 min
·
South Union Road
2
Turn right onto PA 414
8.9 mi
·
15 min
·
PA 414
3
At end of road, turn left onto PA 14; PA 414
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Springbrook Drive
4
Continue on PA 14; PA 414
429 ft
·
16 sec
·
Sullivan Street
5
Turn right onto West 2nd Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
West 2nd Street
6
Turn left onto PA 154
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
South Minnequa Avenue
7
Turn right onto PA 414
22 mi
·
38 min
·
East Main Street
8
At end of road, turn left onto US 220
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
9
Turn right onto South Main Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn right onto US 6
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Use the right lane.
11
Continue on US 6
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Golden Mile Road
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on US 6
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on US 6
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
14
Continue on US 6
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on US 6
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Roosevelt Highway
16
Continue on US 6
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
River Street
17
Continue on US 6
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Main Street
18
Continue on US 6
7.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Roosevelt Highway
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn straight onto US 6
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Toward US 6 Bypass East: Scranton
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn right onto PA 92
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Pennsylvania Route 92
Use the right lane.
21
Continue on PA 92
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Roosevelt Highway
22
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 307
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Roosevelt Highway
23
Keep slight right at fork onto PA 307
6.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Roosevelt Highway
24
Continue on PA 307
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Airport Drive
25
Turn straight onto PA 307
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Winola Road
26
Turn slight right onto PA 307
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Morgan Highway
Use the left lane.
27
At end of road, turn left onto PA 307
308 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Keyser Avenue
Use the left lane.
28
Take the ramp onto PA 307
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
PA 307
Toward US 11 South, PA 307 South
Use the right lane.
29
Merge onto US 11; PA 307
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
North Scranton Expressway
Use the straight lane.
30
Continue on US 11; PA 307
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Mulberry Street
Use the straight lane.
31
Turn right onto Penn Avenue
526 ft
·
17 sec
·
Penn Avenue
Use the right lane.
32
Turn left onto Linden Street
443 ft
·
12 sec
·
Linden Street
33
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
429 ft
·
14 sec
·
Wyoming Avenue
34
Arrive at destination
Wyoming Avenue
Trip Plan
For this approximately 3-hour drive, starting in the morning will give you ample time to reach Scranton without feeling rushed. With only one stop recommended and a relatively short distance, you have flexibility in when and where you pause. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is $17, and plan your refueling accordingly, perhaps before you leave South Union. A practical tip for this turn-heavy route: pay close attention to GPS directions, especially as you approach Scranton, to ensure you don't miss any crucial turns on the local roads.
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 South Union, PA, or about 1h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 25 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 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.5 miles or 1h 30m 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 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Scranton, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving South Union, 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.
+
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 South Union, PA
This is one driving day of about 100.9 miles and 2h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from South Union, 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 25 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50.5 mi from South Union, PA · 1h 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 50.5 miles from South Union, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Scranton, PA
The final approach into Scranton, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Scranton, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.73 one way
$33.46 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 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.
Destination
Scranton, PA
Late night in Scranton on Thursday
Local time
12:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Orwell, PA
50 mi in
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 cooler 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 South Union, PA to Scranton, 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, East Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.5 miles from South Union, 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 is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 100.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 12.5 miles (West 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 34.5 miles (US 220 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 98.1 miles (PA 307 / North Keyser Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from South Union, PA to Scranton, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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