How far is Lawrence Park, PA from City of Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Lawrence Park, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 118.5 miles (190.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.7 miles (162 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
118.52 mi
01h 57m
Flight
100.67 mi
162.01 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.67 mi
Kilometers
162.01 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.52 mi
Kilometers
190.74 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Scranton
Thu, Nov 12, 5:47 AM EST
Return by in Lawrence Park
Thu, Nov 12, 7:45 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawrence Park
2026-11-12T03:50
Arrive City of Scranton
Thu, Nov 12, 5:47 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:34 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lawrence Park
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Slatington
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Lawrence Park
58.9 mi
00h 58m
To City of Scranton
59.7 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
54°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lawrence Park and City of Scranton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lawrence Park and City of Scranton.

  1. 1

    Start on North Central Boulevard

    65 m · 11 sec · North Central Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cornwall Drive

    947 ft · 44 sec · Cornwall Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hastings Boulevard

    533 ft · 27 sec · Hastings Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Sussex Boulevard

    108 m · 16 sec · Sussex Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Lawrence Road

    2889 ft · 1 min · Lawrence Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Chester Pike

    52 m · 9 sec · West Chester Pike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting

    2005 ft · 58 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    10.8 mi · 15 min · Mid-County Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    94.9 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 315, I 81: Pittston, Scranton

    1.2 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 315 North: Scranton

    844 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Chestnut Street

    159 m · 9 sec · Chestnut Street

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Scranton

    1395 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    8.2 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

    953 ft · 19 sec · Cedar Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lawrence Park and City of Scranton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
94.9 mi · 80%
Mid-County Expressway
10.8 mi · 9%
I 81 North
8.51 mi · 7%
River Street
0.96 mi · 1%
PA 315
0.72 mi · 1%
Lawrence Road
0.55 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

94.9 mi · 01h 45m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
100.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Slatington
00h 58m from Lawrence Park
Leave By
2:34 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Lawrence Park and Light Rain near City of Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lawrence Park to City of Scranton?

The road trip is about 118.5 miles (190.7 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Slatington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.9 miles from Lawrence Park and 59.7 miles from City of Scranton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 100.7 miles (162 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:34 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.13 one way or $36.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Lawrence Park and Light Rain near City of Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Slatington

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Slatington, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Slatington.

BUS

White Haven, PA

37 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

60 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

74 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

79 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawrence Park and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 100.67 mi (162.01 km).

Lawrence Park

#1 Lawrence Park

Township of Pennsylvania

Population3,724
Coordinates39.9681700, -75.3413000
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
City of Scranton

#2 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population76,089
Coordinates41.4043700, -75.6649100
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Start: North Central Boulevard (-75.341319, 39.96808)
End: Cedar Avenue (-75.663942, 41.404264)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 191 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.18 gal
15.83 L · about $18.13
Round trip
$36.26
8.36 gal · 31.66 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.3 kg / 164 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.34 $18.13 $36.26
Mid-grade $4.77 $19.93 $39.86
Premium $5.21 $21.78 $43.56
Diesel $6.54 $27.35 $54.71

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 · Nov 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Lawrence Park and City of Scranton. The current time is 03:50:05.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.