How far is Lake City, PA from Scranton, PA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Lake City and Scranton is 244.97 miles (394.24 km).
Flight distance from Lake City, PA to Scranton, PA is 244.97 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 40 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 36 minutes to travel from Lake City to Scranton with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Lake City, Pennsylvania to Scranton, Pennsylvania is: 338.58 miles (544.88 km) by car.
Driving from Lake City to Scranton will take approximately 05 hours 25 minutes.
#1 Lake City
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°0'51"N 80°20'43"W |
| Latitude | 42.0142200 |
| Longitude | -80.3453400 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| 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 Lake City and Scranton
The distance between Lake City and Scranton is 545 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 03 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 Lake City and Scranton. The current time is 14:22:33.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11 hours 16 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08 hours 27 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 46 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 38 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 50 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 30 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 13 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 45.23 liters (11.95 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lake City and Scranton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lake City to Scranton is $44.41 (diesel $56.95).
Pennsylvania gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.72 | $4.12 | $4.44 | $4.77 |
| Total | $44.41 | $49.26 | $53.07 | $56.95 |
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 December 29, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lake City and Scranton (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
