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6h 19m
Distance
319.1 mi
514 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$53
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lawrence Park, PA
Abdel Achkouk
The drive from Lawrence Park, PA to Scranton, PA covers 319.1 miles and takes about 6h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Southern Tier Expressway, I 81, Hopkins-Bowser Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 249.5 miles on Southern Tier Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $52.80 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
159.6 miles from Lawrence Park, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 10m into the drive .
This is a 6h 19m highway drive covering 319.1 miles, with most of the trip on Southern Tier Expressway and I 81. The longest continuous stretch is about 249.5 miles on Southern Tier Expressway.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern Tier Expressway and I 81. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 265.3 miles in near I 81.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 319.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 265.3 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 315.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 315.5 miles (US 6 BUS): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81 toward I 81 South: Scranton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 11 South: Scranton Expressway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto US 6 BUS toward US 11 South: Scranton Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto US 6 BUS toward US 11 South: Scranton Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn right onto Penn Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Tier Expressway | 249.5 mi | 4h 50m |
| I 81 | 49.8 mi | 58m |
| Hopkins-Bowser Highway | 7 mi | 8m |
| North Scranton Expressway | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Depot Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Buffalo Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Iroquois Avenue | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| AMVETS Memorial Highway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Lawrence Park, PA and Scranton, PA.
Start on Lawrence Parkway
Turn slight right onto PA 5
Turn right onto PA 955
Turn right onto Walbridge Road
Turn left onto US 20
Turn right onto PA 531
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 90
Take the exit
Continue on I 86
Continue on I 86; NY 17
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
Take the exit
Merge onto US 6 BUS
Keep slight left at fork onto US 6 BUS
Continue on US 11
Continue on US 11; PA 307
Turn right onto Penn Avenue
Turn left onto Linden Street
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 159.6 miles or 3h 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Scranton, PA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Lawrence Park, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lawrence Park, PA
This is one driving day of about 319.1 miles and 6h 19m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 159.6 mi from Lawrence Park, PA · 3h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
160 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 159.6 miles from Lawrence Park, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Southern Tier Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 249.5 miles.
The final approach into Scranton, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Scranton, PA.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$52.80 one way
$105.60 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $57.78 | $115.55 |
| premium | $4.92 | $61.84 | $123.67 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $70.89 | $141.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$53
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$78–$103
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 111.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 95.7 | 1 | $33.51 | $15.32 |
| Efficient EV | 79.8 | 0 | $27.92 | $12.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 127.6 | 1 | $44.67 | $20.42 |
Gas CO2
112 kg
EV CO2
37 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Lawrence Park on Monday
Local time
4:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Late night in Scranton on Monday
Local time
4:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Mostly Cloudy
Along the Route
54°F
Bath, NY
160 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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