How far is Lincoln, PA from Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Lincoln, PA to Scranton, PA is about 283.2 miles (455.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 231.5 miles (372.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 50m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 55m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lincoln and Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln and Scranton.
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Start on Jeffrey Drive
720 ft · 36 sec · Jeffrey Drive
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Turn left onto Scene Ridge Road
834 ft · 37 sec · Scene Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Liberty Way
2089 ft · 1 min · Liberty Way
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Continue on Liberty Way
1520 ft · 52 sec · Liberty Way
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Turn right onto Glenn Avenue
1769 ft · 53 sec · Glenn Avenue
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Continue on River Drive
847 ft · 24 sec · River Drive
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Continue on River Drive
55 m · 6 sec · River Drive
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Turn right onto Liberty Way
81 m · 7 sec · Liberty Way
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Continue on 15th Street Bridge
1144 ft · 31 sec · 15th Street Bridge
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Turn right onto Walnut Street
1.7 mi · 5 min · Walnut Street
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Turn left onto Long Run Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Long Run Road
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Turn right onto Lincoln Way
3.9 mi · 7 min · Lincoln Way
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Continue on Lincoln Way
1765 ft · 38 sec · Lincoln Way
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Turn slight right onto Lincoln Highway
1828 ft · 41 sec · Lincoln Highway
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Turn slight left onto Center Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Center Highway
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Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue
1155 ft · 32 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn left onto Oak Street
1508 ft · 32 sec · Oak Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
815 ft · 16 sec · 3rd Street
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Continue on Broadway Street
2 mi · 4 min · Broadway Street
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Continue on Main Street
830 ft · 17 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Manor Harrison City Road
2 mi · 4 min · Manor Harrison City Road
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Turn right onto Harrison City-Jeannette Road
538 ft · 18 sec · Harrison City-Jeannette Road
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Turn left onto Harrison City Road
1042 ft · 21 sec · Harrison City Road
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Continue on Harrison City Export Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Harrison City Export Road
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Continue on Harrison City Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Harrison City Road
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Turn straight onto Mellon Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Mellon Road
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Turn right onto William Penn Highway
36 mi · 50 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway
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Continue on William Penn Highway
16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
2680 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
41 mi · 45 min
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Keep slight left
4 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte
12.3 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport
1283 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
99.3 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
32.4 mi · 40 min
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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 Lincoln 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.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
99.3 mi · 01h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lincoln 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 Lincoln to Scranton?
The road trip is about 283.2 miles (455.8 km) and usually takes 04h 55m 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?
Pleasant Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.4 miles from Lincoln and 142.9 miles from Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 231.5 miles (372.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.82 one way or $81.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Lincoln and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Gap
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 Pleasant Gap.
Lewistown
Tyrone
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 231.5 mi (372.56 km).
#1 Lincoln
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,013 |
| Coordinates | 40.3189600, -79.8547700 |
| Altitude | 330 |
| 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: 456 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 32m |
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 | $40.82 | $81.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $45.94 | $91.89 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $49.49 | $98.98 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $59.74 | $119.48 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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