How far is Lowhill, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Lowhill, PA to Scranton, PA is about 300.2 miles (483.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 244.4 miles (393.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 58m 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
300.25 mi
04h 59m
Flight
244.37 mi
393.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
244.37 mi
Kilometers
393.27 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
300.25 mi
Kilometers
483.2 km
Drive Time
04h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:29 AM EDT
Return by in Lowhill
Thu, Apr 23, 10:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lowhill
2026-04-23T00:30
Arrive Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 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
7:02 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lowhill
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
Park Forest Village
PA

Census designated place

From Lowhill
149.8 mi
02h 29m
To Scranton
150.4 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lowhill and Scranton.

  1. 1

    Start on Ridge Road

    8 m · 7 sec · Ridge Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Low Hill Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Low Hill Road

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1.5 km · 2 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway

    6 mi · 6 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: New Stanton

    1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    20 mi · 28 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward PA Turnpike 66 North: Delmont

    1791 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

    12.9 mi · 14 min · Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1766 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22 East: Blairsville

    1468 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    34.3 mi · 47 min · William Penn Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

    1.4 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    41 mi · 45 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte

    12.3 mi · 15 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    99.3 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Keystone Shortway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre

    1.1 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 40 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  25. 25

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

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lowhill 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
29 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
7 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
99.3 mi · 33%
I 99 North
58.1 mi · 19%
William Penn Highway
51 mi · 17%
I 81 North
33.1 mi · 11%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
20 mi · 7%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.8 mi
244.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Park Forest Village
02h 29m from Lowhill
Leave By
7:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lowhill and Mostly Sunny near Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lowhill to Scranton?

The road trip is about 300.2 miles (483.2 km) and usually takes 04h 59m 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?

Park Forest Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.8 miles from Lowhill and 150.4 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 244.4 miles (393.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.31 one way or $86.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lowhill and Mostly Sunny near Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Park Forest Village

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Park Forest Village, 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 Park Forest Village.

RAIL

Tyrone

31 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Huntingdon

37 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

37 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

52 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lowhill and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 244.37 mi (393.27 km).

Lowhill

#1 Lowhill

Township in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

Population2,360
Coordinates40.0100700, -79.9508800
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Ridge Road (-79.950858, 40.010087)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 483 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.6 gal
40.11 L · about $43.31
Round trip
$86.62
21.2 gal · 80.22 L
Estimated CO2
94.2 kg one way
Round trip: 188.4 kg / 415 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $43.31 $86.62
Mid-grade $4.60 $48.75 $97.50
Premium $4.95 $52.51 $105.02
Diesel $5.98 $63.39 $126.78

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

There is no time difference between Lowhill and Scranton. The current time is 00:30:19.

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.