How far is City of Scranton, PA from Lawson Heights, PA?
The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Lawson Heights, PA is about 255.6 miles (411.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 209.3 miles (336.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Census-designated place in Centre County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Scranton and Lawson Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton and Lawson Heights.
-
1
Start on Cedar Avenue
553 ft · 11 sec · Cedar Avenue
-
2
Continue on Cedar Avenue
122 m · 13 sec · Cedar Avenue
-
3
Turn left onto River Street
1.4 km · 2 min · River Street
-
4
Take the ramp right
1178 ft · 29 sec
-
5
Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 40 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
-
6
Take the exit slight right toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg
1.1 km · 1 min
-
7
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
98.5 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Keystone Shortway
-
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte
1410 ft · 54 sec
-
9
Turn left onto Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 28 min · Jacksonville Road
-
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona
33.8 mi · 37 min
-
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg
1.3 km · 2 min
-
12
Continue straight
2791 ft · 43 sec
-
13
Continue on William Penn Highway
16.5 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway
-
14
Continue on Admiral Peary Highway
13.4 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway
-
15
Continue on William Penn Highway
17.6 mi · 24 min · William Penn Highway
-
16
Take the exit slight right toward PA 217: Blairsville
663 ft · 22 sec
-
17
Continue straight
1706 ft · 41 sec
-
18
Turn right onto North Walnut Street
7.8 mi · 12 min · North Walnut Street
-
19
Continue on East Owens Avenue
838 ft · 15 sec · East Owens Avenue
-
20
Turn left onto Leo Street
641 ft · 11 sec · Leo Street
-
21
Continue on Y Street
1713 ft · 33 sec · Y Street
-
22
Turn right onto West 4th Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · West 4th Avenue
-
23
Turn right onto State Route 1020
116 m · 8 sec · State Route 1020
-
24
Continue on New Latrobe - Derry Road
2350 ft · 40 sec · New Latrobe - Derry Road
-
25
Continue on Industrial Boulevard
2477 ft · 44 sec · Industrial Boulevard
-
26
Turn left onto Latrobe Derry Road
527 ft · 11 sec · Latrobe Derry Road
-
27
Turn slight left onto Hillview Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Hillview Avenue
-
28
Continue on Eaton Road
1451 ft · 34 sec · Eaton Road
-
29
Turn right onto Mission Road
2710 ft · 1 min · Mission Road
-
30
Turn right onto Monastery Drive
2765 ft · 1 min · Monastery Drive
-
31
Turn left onto Ridgeview Drive
1335 ft · 59 sec · Ridgeview Drive
-
32
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ridgeview Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Scranton and Lawson Heights.
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
98.5 mi · 01h 47m
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 Partly Sunny near Lawson Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Scranton to Lawson Heights?
The road trip is about 255.6 miles (411.4 km) and usually takes 05h 07m 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?
Snydertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.6 miles from City of Scranton and 128 miles from Lawson Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 209.3 miles (336.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.3 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 6:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.86 one way or $73.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around City of Scranton and Partly Sunny near Lawson Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Snydertown
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 Snydertown.
Lewistown
Tyrone
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Lawson Heights. Straight-line distance: 209.26 mi (336.77 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 Lawson Heights
Census designated place
| Population | 2,194 |
| Coordinates | 40.2917400, -79.3892000 |
| Altitude | 360 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lawson Heights (-79.3892, 40.29174)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 411 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $36.86 | $73.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $41.48 | $82.97 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $44.69 | $89.37 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $53.94 | $107.88 |
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 · Apr 19, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.