How far is Scranton, PA from Lock Haven, PA?
The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Lock Haven, PA is about 125 miles (201.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.4 miles (152 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Columbia County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Frost then Sunny
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scranton and Lock Haven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and Lock Haven.
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Start on Wyoming Avenue
689 ft · 38 sec · Wyoming Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue
976 ft · 25 sec · Lackawanna Avenue
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Turn right onto Cedar Avenue
1191 ft · 22 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Continue on Cedar Avenue
122 m · 13 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Turn left onto River Street
1.4 km · 2 min · River Street
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Take the ramp right
1178 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 40 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
81.3 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 220 North: Lock Haven, Williamsport
1932 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto Frank D O'Reilly Jr Highway
7 mi · 9 min · Frank D O'Reilly Jr Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 120: Lock Haven, Castanea
1357 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Paul Mack Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · Paul Mack Boulevard
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Continue on North Jay Street
739 ft · 28 sec · North Jay Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1279 ft · 31 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Mill Street
31 m · 4 sec · Mill Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mill Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scranton and Lock Haven.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
81.3 mi · 01h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving Scranton and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Lock Haven.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scranton to Lock Haven?
The road trip is about 125 miles (201.2 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?
Bloomsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.4 miles from Scranton and 62.6 miles from Lock Haven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.4 miles (152 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.02 one way or $36.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around Scranton and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Lock Haven.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Lock Haven. Straight-line distance: 94.43 mi (151.97 km).
#1 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lock Haven
City in Pennsylvania
| Population | 8,694 |
| Coordinates | 41.1370100, -77.4469300 |
| Altitude | 170 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lock Haven (-77.44693, 41.13701)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 201 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $18.02 | $36.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $20.28 | $40.56 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $21.85 | $43.69 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $26.37 | $52.74 |
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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