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

The driving distance from Lawrence Park, PA to Scranton, PA is about 319.4 miles (514 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 230.3 miles (370.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
319.4 mi
05h 07m
Flight
230.32 mi
370.66 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
230.32 mi
Kilometers
370.66 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
319.4 mi
Kilometers
514.03 km
Drive Time
05h 07m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Wed, Apr 15, 11:04 PM EDT
Return by in Lawrence Park
Thu, Apr 16, 4:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawrence Park
2026-04-15T17:56
Arrive Scranton
Wed, Apr 15, 11:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:08 AM to 1:08 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lawrence Park
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Elkland
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Lawrence Park
159.4 mi
02h 33m
To Scranton
160 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Today

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph W
Destination
84°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lawrence Parkway

    104 m · 12 sec · Lawrence Parkway

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto East Lake Road

    45 m · 3 sec · East Lake Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Iroquois Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Iroquois Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Walbridge Road

    1552 ft · 44 sec · Walbridge Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Buffalo Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Buffalo Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Depot Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Depot Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1365 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto AMVETS Memorial Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · AMVETS Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 86 East: Jamestown

    2858 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Hopkins-Bowser Highway

    7 mi · 8 min · Hopkins-Bowser Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Southern Tier Expressway

    249.5 mi · 4 hr 51 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

    49.8 mi · 59 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11 South: Scranton Expressway

    1844 ft · 53 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto US 11 South: Scranton Expressway

    699 ft · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 South: Scranton Expressway

    1230 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on North Scranton Expressway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · North Scranton Expressway

  17. 17

    Continue on Mulberry Street

    884 ft · 36 sec · Mulberry Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Penn Avenue

    526 ft · 18 sec · Penn Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Linden Street

    135 m · 13 sec · Linden Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    131 m · 15 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern Tier Expressway
249 mi · 78%
I 81 South
49.8 mi · 16%
Hopkins-Bowser Highway
6.95 mi · 2%
Depot Road
2.94 mi · 1%
North Scranton Expressway
2.89 mi · 1%
Buffalo Road
2.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Southern Tier Expressway

Continue on Southern Tier Expressway

249 mi · 04h 51m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+89.1 mi
230.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elkland
02h 33m from Lawrence Park
Leave By
6:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lawrence Park and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 319.4 miles (514 km) and usually takes 05h 07m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Elkland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 159.4 miles from Lawrence Park and 160 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 230.3 miles (370.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 89.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.05 one way or $92.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lawrence Park and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Scranton.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawrence Park and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 230.32 mi (370.66 km).

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#1 Lawrence Park

Human settlement in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population3,982
Coordinates42.1522800, -80.0231100
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Lawrence Parkway (-80.022767, 42.152399)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 514 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.27 gal
42.66 L · about $46.05
Round trip
$92.10
22.54 gal · 85.32 L
Estimated CO2
100.2 kg one way
Round trip: 200.3 kg / 442 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $46.05 $92.10
Mid-grade $4.60 $51.83 $103.66
Premium $4.95 $55.83 $111.66
Diesel $5.98 $67.39 $134.79

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lawrence Park and Scranton. The current time is 17:56:56.

Distance to Other Cities

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