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 342.7 miles (551.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 245 miles (394.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 25m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Monroe County, 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
239.4 mi · 4 hr 18 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Erie
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right
48.3 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6N: Albion, Edinboro
1594 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Route 6N
8.7 mi · 12 min · Route 6N
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Turn right onto Meadville Road
1 km · 1 min · Meadville Road
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Continue on Meadville Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Meadville Street
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Continue on Meadville Road
4 mi · 7 min · Meadville Road
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Continue on Meadville Road
159 m · 9 sec · Meadville Road
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Continue on Meadville Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Meadville Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Ridge Road
1.4 km · 1 min · West Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Elk Park Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Elk Park Road
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Continue on Lake Street
2524 ft · 1 min · Lake Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lake Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Scranton and Lake City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
239 mi · 04h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving City of Scranton and Partly Sunny 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 342.7 miles (551.5 km) and usually takes 06h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Barrett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 170.8 miles from City of Scranton and 171.9 miles from Lake City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 245 miles (394.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 97.7 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.97 one way or $107.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around City of Scranton and Partly Sunny near Lake City.
Stop Ideas Near Barrett
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 Barrett.
Tyrone
Altoona Transportation Center
Huntingdon
Lewistown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Lake City. Straight-line distance: 245.03 mi (394.34 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
Situated in northwestern Pennsylvania, this borough is an incorporated community within Erie County.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.0142200, -80.3453400 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake City (-80.34534, 42.01422)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 552 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 16m |
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 | $4.46 | $53.97 | $107.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $59.54 | $119.09 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $64.14 | $128.27 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $79.19 | $158.38 |
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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