How far is Lake Meade, PA from Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Lake Meade, PA to Scranton, PA is about 147.6 miles (237.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121.9 miles (196.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.
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.
Township in southern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Meade and Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Meade and Scranton.
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Start on Hooker Cove
61 m · 9 sec · Hooker Cove
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Turn left onto Hooker Drive
132 m · 21 sec · Hooker Drive
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Turn left onto Lake Meade Drive
634 ft · 33 sec · Lake Meade Drive
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Continue on Lake Meade Drive
2355 ft · 2 min · Lake Meade Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Stoney Point Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Stoney Point Road
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Turn right onto Lake Meade Road
1 mi · 3 min · Lake Meade Road
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Turn left onto Baltimore Pike
4.1 mi · 7 min · Baltimore Pike
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Continue on Baltimore Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Road
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Continue on Baltimore Street
631 ft · 13 sec · Baltimore Street
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Continue on Baltimore Road
2321 ft · 46 sec · Baltimore Road
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Continue on South Baltimore Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · South Baltimore Street
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Take the ramp straight
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
4.1 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 581 East: Harrisburg, York
2218 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
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Continue on American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
1383 ft · 22 sec · American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
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Merge slight left
4.6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State College
4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North: Hazleton, Allentown
3087 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
113.7 mi · 2 hr 14 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 307
835 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto River Street
1.5 km · 2 min · River Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Continue on Adams Avenue
566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue
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Turn left onto Biden Street
972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street
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Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Meade and Scranton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
American Legion Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
114 mi · 02h 14m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Lake Meade and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Scranton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Meade to Scranton?
The road trip is about 147.6 miles (237.5 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?
Zerbe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.6 miles from Lake Meade and 73.9 miles from Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121.9 miles (196.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.7 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 1:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.29 one way or $42.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lake Meade and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Zerbe
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 Zerbe.
Elizabethtown station
Middletown
Mount Joy
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Meade and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 121.85 mi (196.1 km).
#1 Lake Meade
Census designated place
| Population | 2,563 |
| Coordinates | 39.9851000, -77.0372000 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 237 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $4.09 | $21.29 | $42.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $23.96 | $47.92 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $25.81 | $51.62 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $31.16 | $62.31 |
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 23, 2026
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