Distance From Scranton, PA To Philadelphia, PA

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How far is Scranton, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Scranton and Philadelphia is 104.02 miles (167.41 km).

Flight distance from Scranton, PA to Philadelphia, PA is 104.02 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 15 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 13 minutes to travel from Scranton to Philadelphia with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Scranton, Pennsylvania to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is: 124.97 miles (201.12 km) by car.

Driving from Scranton to Philadelphia will take approximately 02 hours 02 minutes.

#1 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania. It is located in the Lackawanna Valley in northeastern Pennsylvania. Scranton is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Steamtown National Historic Site and the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple.

Population	76532
GPS Coordinates	41°24'33"N 75°39'54"W
Latitude	41.4091600
Longitude	-75.6649000
Altitude	230
Country	United States

#2 Philadelphia

The sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Philadelphia metropolitan area. It is located on the Delaware River, in eastern Pennsylvania. Philadelphia is a major center for finance, commerce, and education.

Population	1578487
GPS Coordinates	39°57'8"N 75°9'50"W
Latitude	39.9523300
Longitude	-75.1637900
Altitude	12
Country	United States

Starting point in Scranton: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767,41.409077)Ending point in Philadelphia: South Penn Square (-75.163922,39.951648)

Estimated Travel Time Between Scranton and Philadelphia

The distance between Scranton and Philadelphia is 201 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 14 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Scranton and Philadelphia. The current time is 03:06:49.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	04 hours 09 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	03 hours 07 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	02 hours 29 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	02 hours 04 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	01 hours 47 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	01 hours 39 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	01 hours 33 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 16.69 liters (4.41 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Scranton and Philadelphia.The estimated cost of gas to go from Scranton to Philadelphia is $16.39 (diesel $21.02).

Pennsylvania gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.72	$4.12	$4.44	$4.77
Total	$16.39	$18.18	$19.59	$21.02

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Pennsylvania ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.717 (Diesel $4.767) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 07, 2026.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Scranton and Philadelphia (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.