How far is Lancaster, PA from Scranton, PA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Lancaster and Scranton is 100.51 miles (161.75 km).

Flight distance from Lancaster, PA to Scranton, PA is 100.51 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 16 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 14 minutes to travel from Lancaster to Scranton with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Lancaster, Pennsylvania to Scranton, Pennsylvania is: 136.8 miles (220.16 km) by car.

Driving from Lancaster to Scranton will take approximately 02 hours 22 minutes.

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#1 Lancaster

City in central Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population 17106
GPS Coordinates 40°2'16"N 76°18'20"W
Latitude 40.0378800
Longitude -76.3055100
Altitude 110
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Lancaster and Scranton

The distance between Lancaster and Scranton is 220 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 26 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 Lancaster and Scranton. The current time is 10:40:23.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 04 hours 33 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 25 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 44 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 16 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 57 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 49 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 42 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 18.27 liters (4.83 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lancaster and Scranton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lancaster to Scranton is $17.94 (diesel $23.01).

Pennsylvania gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.72 $4.12 $4.44 $4.77
Total $17.94 $19.9 $21.44 $23.01

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 14, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lancaster and Scranton (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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