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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Quick Snapshot
Road
320.85 mi
06h 24m
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
320.85 mi
Kilometers
516.36 km
Drive Time
06h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawrence Park
Thu, Apr 16, 2:12 AM EDT
Return by in Scranton
Thu, Apr 16, 8:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scranton
2026-04-15T19:47
Arrive Lawrence Park
Thu, Apr 16, 2:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:25 PM to 1:55 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Scranton
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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 Scranton
160.3 mi
03h 12m
To Lawrence Park
160.6 mi
03h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
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
Destination
72°F
Today

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Wyoming Avenue

    995 ft · 43 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mulberry Street

    1297 ft · 50 sec · Mulberry Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Scranton Expressway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · North Scranton Expressway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81, US 6 Business East, US 6 East: Dickson City

    1025 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on US 6 Business East, I 81 North, US 6 West: Dickson City, Binghamton

    158 m · 13 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Scranton Carbondale Highway

    70 m · 6 sec · Scranton Carbondale Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North, US 6 West: Binghamton

    818 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    54.4 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning

    100 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Southern Tier Expressway

    60.6 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto State Highway 16

    5.7 mi · 9 min · State Highway 16

  12. 12

    Continue on North Union Street

    1829 ft · 35 sec · North Union Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp right

    967 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    3230 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

    78.9 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on Hopkins-Bowser Highway

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Hopkins-Bowser Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I-90: Erie

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto AMVETS Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · AMVETS Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 290, PA 430: Wesleyville, Bayfront Connector

    1507 ft · 54 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Station Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Station Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Station Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Station Road

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Buffalo Road

    1101 ft · 45 sec · Buffalo Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Water Street

    1240 ft · 30 sec · Water Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Lawrence Parkway

    1.2 km · 2 min · Lawrence Parkway

  25. 25

    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.

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
25 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern Tier Expressway
139 mi · 43%
I 86
100 mi · 31%
I 81 North
54.6 mi · 17%
Hopkins-Bowser Highway
6.85 mi · 2%
State Highway 16
5.74 mi · 2%
AMVETS Memorial Highway
3.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 24m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+90.6 mi
230.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elkland
03h 12m from Scranton
Leave By
11:10 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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).

Scranton

#1 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lawrence Park

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

Population3,982
Coordinates42.1522800, -80.0231100
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Scranton (-75.6649, 41.40916)
End: Lawrence Park (-80.02311, 42.15228)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 516 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
11.32 gal
42.86 L · about $46.25
Round trip
$92.51
22.64 gal · 85.72 L
Estimated CO2
100.6 kg one way
Round trip: 201.2 kg / 444 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Scranton and Lawrence Park. The current time is 19:47:56.

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.