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

The estimated driving distance from Scranton, PA to Lawrence Park, PA is about 126.3 miles (203.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • This page is using an estimated road distance while the full route geometry is refreshed.
  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101 miles (162.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Road route is being refreshed. This page currently uses an estimated driving distance until a routing provider returns the full road geometry.
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Road
126.24 mi
02h 37m · estimated
Flight
101 mi
162.54 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101 mi
Kilometers
162.54 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Estimated road route
126.24 mi
Estimated
Kilometers
203.17 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawrence Park
Sat, Apr 11, 12:20 AM EDT
Return by in Scranton
Sat, Apr 11, 2:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scranton
2026-04-10T21:42
Arrive Lawrence Park
Sat, Apr 11, 12:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Scranton
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Northampton
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Scranton
50.5 mi
01h 18m
To Lawrence Park
75.7 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Friday

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

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Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.3 mi
101 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Northampton
01h 18m from Scranton
Leave By
1:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Scranton and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny 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 126.3 miles (203.2 km) and usually takes 02h 37m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Northampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.5 miles from Scranton and 75.7 miles from Lawrence Park.

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

The direct path is about 101 miles (162.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.18 one way or $36.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Scranton and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Lawrence Park.

Stop Ideas Near Northampton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Northampton, 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 Northampton.

BUS

White Haven, PA

46 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

70 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Paoli

72 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

75 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Lawrence Park. Straight-line distance: 101 mi (162.54 km).

Scranton

#1 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Lawrence Park

Township of Pennsylvania

Population3,724
Coordinates39.9681700, -75.3413000
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Start: Scranton (-75.6649, 41.40916)
End: Lawrence Park (-75.3413, 39.96817)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 203 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.45 gal
16.86 L · about $18.18
Round trip
$36.37
8.9 gal · 33.72 L
Estimated CO2
39.5 kg one way
Round trip: 79.1 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $18.18 $36.37
Mid-grade $4.60 $20.47 $40.93
Premium $4.95 $22.05 $44.09
Diesel $5.98 $26.61 $53.22

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Scranton and Lawrence Park. The current time is 21:42:52.

Distance to Other Cities

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