How far is City of Scranton, PA from Lock Haven, PA?
The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Lock Haven, PA is about 124.6 miles (200.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.4 miles (151.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Columbia 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 Lock Haven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton and Lock Haven.
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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
81.3 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 220 North: Lock Haven, Williamsport
1932 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto Frank D O'Reilly Jr Highway
7 mi · 9 min · Frank D O'Reilly Jr Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 120: Lock Haven, Castanea
1357 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Paul Mack Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · Paul Mack Boulevard
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Continue on North Jay Street
739 ft · 28 sec · North Jay Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1279 ft · 31 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Mill Street
31 m · 4 sec · Mill Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mill Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Scranton and Lock Haven.
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
81.3 mi · 01h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving City of Scranton and Sunny near Lock Haven.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Scranton to Lock Haven?
The road trip is about 124.6 miles (200.5 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?
Bloomsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.2 miles from City of Scranton and 62.4 miles from Lock Haven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.4 miles (151.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 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 1:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.03 one way or $40.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around City of Scranton and Sunny near Lock Haven.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Lock Haven. Straight-line distance: 94.37 mi (151.87 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 Lock Haven
City in Pennsylvania
| Population | 8,694 |
| Coordinates | 41.1370100, -77.4469300 |
| Altitude | 170 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lock Haven (-77.44693, 41.13701)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 201 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $4.55 | $20.03 | $40.07 |
| Mid-grade | $5.00 | $22.02 | $44.04 |
| Premium | $5.39 | $23.71 | $47.42 |
| Diesel | $6.60 | $29.05 | $58.11 |
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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