How far is City of Scranton, PA from Lawrence Park, PA?

The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Lawrence Park, PA is about 113.2 miles (182.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.2 miles (151.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
113.23 mi
02h 16m
Flight
94.19 mi
151.59 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.19 mi
Kilometers
151.59 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.23 mi
Kilometers
182.22 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawrence Park
Thu, Oct 15, 5:55 PM EDT
Return by in City of Scranton
Thu, Oct 15, 8:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Scranton
2026-10-15T15:39
Arrive Lawrence Park
Thu, Oct 15, 5:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Scranton
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Mahanoy City
PA

Borough in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States

From City of Scranton
56.5 mi
01h 08m
To Lawrence Park
56.7 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
65°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between City of Scranton and Lawrence Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton and Lawrence Park.

  1. 1

    Start on Cedar Avenue

    553 ft · 11 sec · Cedar Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Cedar Avenue

    122 m · 13 sec · Cedar Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · River Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1178 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    106.8 mi · 2 hr 5 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 39: Manada Hill, Hershey

    1806 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Linglestown Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Linglestown Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Linglestown Road

    19 m · 1 sec · Linglestown Road

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Linglestown Road

    1381 ft · 23 sec · Linglestown Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Linglestown Road

    24 m · 1 sec · Linglestown Road

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Linglestown Road

    1571 ft · 29 sec · Linglestown Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Vesta Lane

    675 ft · 30 sec · Vesta Lane

  13. 13

    Continue on Vesta Drive

    991 ft · 43 sec · Vesta Drive

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vesta Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Scranton and Lawrence Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
American Legion Memorial Highway
107 mi · 94%
Linglestown Road
4.43 mi · 4%
River Street
1.1 mi · 1%
PA 39
0.34 mi
Vesta Drive
0.19 mi
Cedar Avenue
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

American Legion Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

107 mi · 02h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19 mi
94.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mahanoy City
01h 08m from City of Scranton
Leave By
1:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving City of Scranton and Mostly Sunny near Lawrence Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from City of Scranton to Lawrence Park?

The road trip is about 113.2 miles (182.2 km) and usually takes 02h 16m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mahanoy City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.5 miles from City of Scranton and 56.7 miles from Lawrence Park.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 94.2 miles (151.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.81 one way or $35.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around City of Scranton and Mostly Sunny near Lawrence Park.

Stop Ideas Near Mahanoy City

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mahanoy City, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mahanoy City.

BUS

White Haven, PA

47 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

53 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

77 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

84 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Lawrence Park. Straight-line distance: 94.19 mi (151.59 km).

City of Scranton

#1 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population76,089
Coordinates41.4043700, -75.6649100
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lawrence Park

Situated within Dauphin County in south-central Pennsylvania, this locality rests at an approximate elevation of 489 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates40.3456400, -76.8008000
Altitude149
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Scranton (-75.66491, 41.40437)
End: Lawrence Park (-76.8008, 40.34564)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 182 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.99 gal
15.12 L · about $17.81
Round trip
$35.62
7.98 gal · 30.24 L
Estimated CO2
35.5 kg one way
Round trip: 70.9 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $17.81 $35.62
Mid-grade $4.93 $19.65 $39.30
Premium $5.31 $21.17 $42.33
Diesel $6.55 $26.13 $52.27

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Scranton and Lawrence Park. The current time is 15:39:40.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.