How far is Lafayette, PA from Scranton, PA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Lafayette and Scranton is 158.01 miles (254.29 km).
Flight distance from Lafayette, PA to Scranton, PA is 158.01 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 31 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 28 minutes to travel from Lafayette to Scranton with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Lafayette, Pennsylvania to Scranton, Pennsylvania is: 258.29 miles (415.68 km) by car.
Driving from Lafayette to Scranton will take approximately 04 hours 11 minutes.
#1 Lafayette
Township of Pennsylvania
| Population | 2023 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°47'37"N 78°40'47"W |
| Latitude | 41.7936700 |
| Longitude | -78.6797500 |
| Altitude | 655 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania. It is located in the Lackawanna Valley in northeastern Pennsylvania. Scranton is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Steamtown National Historic Site and the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple.
| Population | 76532 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°24'33"N 75°39'54"W |
| Latitude | 41.4091600 |
| Longitude | -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Scranton: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767,41.409077)
Estimated Travel Time Between Lafayette and Scranton
The distance between Lafayette and Scranton is 416 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 37 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Lafayette and Scranton. The current time is 00:35:54.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08 hours 36 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 27 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 09 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 18 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 41 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 26 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 13 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 34.5 liters (9.11 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lafayette and Scranton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lafayette to Scranton is $33.88 (diesel $43.45).
Pennsylvania gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.72 | $4.12 | $4.44 | $4.77 |
| Total | $33.88 | $37.58 | $40.49 | $43.45 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Pennsylvania ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.717 (Diesel $4.767) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lafayette and Scranton (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
