Lancaster, Ohio to Scranton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

382.3 miles 615.2 km · straight line
458.7 miles estimated 738.2 km · driving distance
9h 14min estimated drive time
$44 - $54 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
70° ENE bearing direction

How far is Lancaster, Ohio from Scranton?

The distance from Lancaster, Ohio to Scranton is 382.3 miles (615.2 km) as the crow flies. Scranton is located ENE of Lancaster, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 458.7 miles, taking about 9h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Lancaster, Ohio in Ohio and Scranton in Pennsylvania.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lancaster, Ohio and Scranton. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Lancaster, Ohio to Scranton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 14min $44 - $54 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 5min $37–$69* Budget
Train ~8h 46min $55–$161* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lancaster, Ohio & Scranton

Quick Facts

Lancaster, Ohio
39.71°N, 82.60°W
America/New_York
268m elevation
Scranton
41.41°N, 75.66°W
America/New_York
230m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 127 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 65.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients