How far is City of Scranton, PA from Lake City, PA?
The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Lake City, PA is about 221.5 miles (356.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 167 miles (268.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 22m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Scranton and Lake City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton and Lake City.
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Start on Cedar Avenue
553 ft · 11 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Continue on Cedar Avenue
122 m · 13 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Turn left onto River Street
1.4 km · 2 min · River Street
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Take the ramp right
1178 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 40 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
162.4 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 219: DuBois, Brockway
2748 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 219: DuBois, Brockway
130 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto Rich Highway
7.2 mi · 9 min · Rich Highway
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Continue on Clark Street
683 ft · 23 sec · Clark Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Route 28 North
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Route 28 North
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Turn right onto Game School Road
7.4 mi · 18 min · Game School Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Richardsville Road
2 mi · 3 min · Richardsville Road
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Swedetown Road
21 m · 3 sec · Swedetown Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Swedetown Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Scranton and Lake City.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
162 mi · 02h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Rain Showers Likely leaving City of Scranton and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers near Lake City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Scranton to Lake City?
The road trip is about 221.5 miles (356.4 km) and usually takes 04h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Loganton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.5 miles from City of Scranton and 110.9 miles from Lake City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 167 miles (268.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.91 one way or $63.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around City of Scranton and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers near Lake City.
Stop Ideas Near Loganton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Loganton.
Lewistown
Huntingdon
Tyrone
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Lake City. Straight-line distance: 166.97 mi (268.72 km).
#1 City of Scranton
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 76,089 |
| Coordinates | 41.4043700, -75.6649100 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake City
Bourouh in Pennsylvania, USA
| Population | 2,836 |
| Coordinates | 41.3647800, -78.8855900 |
| Altitude | 521 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake City (-78.88559, 41.36478)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 356 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $31.91 | $63.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $35.92 | $71.84 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $38.69 | $77.38 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $46.70 | $93.41 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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