How far is Hallam, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Hallam, PA to Scranton, PA is about 152.5 miles (245.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.8 miles (175.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
152.55 mi
02h 35m
Flight
108.79 mi
175.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.79 mi
Kilometers
175.08 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.55 mi
Kilometers
245.51 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 6:48 AM EDT
Return by in Hallam
Thu, Apr 23, 9:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hallam
2026-04-23T04:13
Arrive Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 6:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hallam
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
Pottsville
PA

City in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

From Hallam
68.8 mi
01h 17m
To Scranton
83.8 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hallam and Scranton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hallam and Scranton.

  1. 1

    Start on South Prospect Street

    27 m · 8 sec · South Prospect Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    1.1 km · 59 sec · West Market Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Kreutz Creek Road

    1194 ft · 27 sec · Kreutz Creek Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward US 30 East: Lancaster

    1565 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    16.9 mi · 23 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 501

    964 ft · 18 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Chester Road

    1327 ft · 26 sec · Chester Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Lititz Pike

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Lititz Pike

  9. 9

    Continue on South Broad Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Broad Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Furnace Hills Pike

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Furnace Hills Pike

  11. 11

    Continue on Furnace Hill Pike

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Furnace Hill Pike

  12. 12

    Continue on Stiegel Pike

    6 mi · 7 min · Stiegel Pike

  13. 13

    Continue on South College Street

    5.5 mi · 7 min · South College Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Lancaster Avenue

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Lancaster Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Lancaster Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Lancaster Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Lancaster Avenue

    1035 ft · 32 sec · Lancaster Avenue

  17. 17

    Take the exit right toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown

    1126 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · William Penn Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 419: Rehrersburg

    847 ft · 26 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Four Point Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Four Point Road

  21. 21

    Turn left

    9.9 mi · 15 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Pottsville Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Pottsville Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Route 61 South

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Route 61 South

  24. 24

    Continue on Pottsville Boulevard

    1434 ft · 18 sec · Pottsville Boulevard

  25. 25

    Continue on South Claude A. Lord Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Claude A. Lord Boulevard

  26. 26

    Continue on Pottsville Saint Clair Highway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Pottsville Saint Clair Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Joseph H. Long Boulevard

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Joseph H. Long Boulevard

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North: Hazleton

    1662 ft · 40 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    59.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  33. 33

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hallam and Scranton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
36 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 North
59.9 mi · 39%
US 30 East
17.2 mi · 11%
Stiegel Pike
5.97 mi · 4%
Lancaster Avenue
5.53 mi · 4%
South College Street
5.49 mi · 4%
Lititz Pike
5.1 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 81 North

Merge slight left

59.6 mi · 01h 11m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.7 mi
108.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pottsville
01h 17m from Hallam
Leave By
1:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hallam and Mostly Sunny near Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hallam to Scranton?

The road trip is about 152.5 miles (245.5 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

Pottsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.8 miles from Hallam and 83.8 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 108.8 miles (175.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.7 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 1:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.98 one way or $43.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hallam and Mostly Sunny near Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Pottsville

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

68 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

69 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

70 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hallam and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 108.79 mi (175.08 km).

Hallam

#1 Hallam

City in Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States of America

Population2,634
Coordinates40.0048200, -76.6041300
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: S Prospect St (-76.60424, 40.004795)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 246 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.38 gal
20.38 L · about $21.98
Round trip
$43.97
10.76 gal · 40.76 L
Estimated CO2
47.8 kg one way
Round trip: 95.6 kg / 211 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $21.98 $43.97
Mid-grade $4.60 $24.74 $49.49
Premium $4.95 $26.65 $53.31
Diesel $5.98 $32.17 $64.34

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hallam and Scranton. The current time is 04:13:44.

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.