how far is scranton from philadelphia

Scranton is about 105–125 miles from Philadelphia, or roughly 170–200 km, depending on whether you measure straight-line distance or actual driving route.

Quick Scoop

• Straight-line distance (“as the crow flies”) : About 104 miles / 167 km.

• Typical driving distance : About 120–125 miles / 195–200 km.

• Typical driving time : Around 2 hours to a little over 2 hours in normal traffic, using main highways.

So in everyday terms, Scranton is roughly a 2‑hour drive from Philadelphia, a bit over 100 miles away.