How far is Scranton, PA from Lawrence Park, PA?
The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Lawrence Park, PA is about 320.9 miles (516.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 230.3 miles (370.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 24m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scranton and Lawrence Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and Lawrence Park.
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Start on Wyoming Avenue
995 ft · 43 sec · Wyoming Avenue
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Turn left onto Mulberry Street
1297 ft · 50 sec · Mulberry Street
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Continue on North Scranton Expressway
3.1 mi · 5 min · North Scranton Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81, US 6 Business East, US 6 East: Dickson City
1025 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 6 Business East, I 81 North, US 6 West: Dickson City, Binghamton
158 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Scranton Carbondale Highway
70 m · 6 sec · Scranton Carbondale Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North, US 6 West: Binghamton
818 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
54.4 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning
100 mi · 1 hr 57 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Southern Tier Expressway
60.6 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Turn left onto State Highway 16
5.7 mi · 9 min · State Highway 16
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Continue on North Union Street
1829 ft · 35 sec · North Union Street
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Take the ramp right
967 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left
3230 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
78.9 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Continue on Hopkins-Bowser Highway
6.8 mi · 8 min · Hopkins-Bowser Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I-90: Erie
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto AMVETS Memorial Highway
3.4 mi · 4 min · AMVETS Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 290, PA 430: Wesleyville, Bayfront Connector
1507 ft · 54 sec
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Turn right onto Station Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Station Road
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Continue on Station Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Station Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Buffalo Road
1101 ft · 45 sec · Buffalo Road
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Turn left onto Water Street
1240 ft · 30 sec · Water Street
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Continue on Lawrence Parkway
1.2 km · 2 min · Lawrence Parkway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lawrence Parkway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scranton and Lawrence Park.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 86
Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning
100 mi · 01h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Scranton and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lawrence Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scranton to Lawrence Park?
The road trip is about 320.9 miles (516.4 km) and usually takes 06h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Elkland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.3 miles from Scranton and 160.6 miles from Lawrence Park.
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 90.6 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.25 one way or $92.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Scranton and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lawrence Park.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Lawrence Park. Straight-line distance: 230.32 mi (370.66 km).
#1 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lawrence Park
Human settlement in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 3,982 |
| Coordinates | 42.1522800, -80.0231100 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lawrence Park (-80.02311, 42.15228)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 516 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 00m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $46.25 | $92.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $52.06 | $104.12 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $56.08 | $112.16 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $67.69 | $135.39 |
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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