How far is Scranton, PA from Hallam, PA?

The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Hallam, PA is about 138.4 miles (222.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.8 miles (175.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
138.45 mi
03h 00m
Flight
108.79 mi
175.08 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

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

Driving Distance

Road route
138.45 mi
Kilometers
222.82 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hallam
Thu, Apr 23, 8:52 AM EDT
Return by in Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 11:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scranton
2026-04-23T05:51
Arrive Hallam
Thu, Apr 23, 8:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Scranton
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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 Scranton
69.2 mi
01h 30m
To Hallam
69.2 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wyoming Avenue

    689 ft · 38 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue

    976 ft · 25 sec · Lackawanna Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Cedar Avenue

    1191 ft · 22 sec · Cedar Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Cedar Avenue

    122 m · 13 sec · Cedar Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · River Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1178 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    59.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 61 North: Frackville

    2062 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Skyline Drive

    153 m · 14 sec · Skyline Drive

  10. 10

    Turn uturn onto Skyline Drive

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Skyline Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Joseph H. Long Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Joseph H. Long Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Pottsville Saint Clair Highway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Pottsville Saint Clair Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on North Claude A. Lord Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North Claude A. Lord Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Pottsville Boulevard

    1152 ft · 15 sec · Pottsville Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Route 61 South

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Route 61 South

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    532 ft · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Pottsville Street

    3152 ft · 2 min · Pottsville Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Sillyman Street

    1554 ft · 26 sec · South Sillyman Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Chestnut Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Chestnut Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Chestnut Street

    8.6 mi · 13 min · Chestnut Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Four Point Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Four Point Road

  22. 22

    Take the ramp right toward I 78 West, US 22 West: Harrisburg

    1198 ft · 29 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · William Penn Highway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 501: Bethel

    806 ft · 29 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Lancaster Avenue

    1546 ft · 43 sec · Lancaster Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Lancaster Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Lancaster Avenue

  27. 27

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

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Lancaster Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on North College Street

    5.5 mi · 7 min · North College Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Stiegel Pike

    6 mi · 7 min · Stiegel Pike

  30. 30

    Continue on Furnace Hill Pike

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Furnace Hill Pike

  31. 31

    Continue on Furnace Hills Pike

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Furnace Hills Pike

  32. 32

    Continue on North Broad Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Lititz Pike

    5 mi · 9 min · Lititz Pike

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward York Road

    101 m · 10 sec · York Road

  35. 35

    Merge slight left onto York Road

    108 m · 5 sec · York Road

  36. 36

    Take the exit straight toward US 30 West: York

    942 ft · 23 sec

  37. 37

    Merge slight left

    1499 ft · 23 sec

  38. 38

    Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West: York

    16.8 mi · 23 min

  39. 39

    Take the exit slight right toward Hallam

    1403 ft · 34 sec

  40. 40

    Keep slight left

    46 m · 9 sec

  41. 41

    Turn left onto Kreutz Creek Road

    1716 ft · 37 sec · Kreutz Creek Road

  42. 42

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    3232 ft · 57 sec · West Market Street

  43. 43

    Turn right onto South Broad Street

    59 m · 11 sec · South Broad Street

  44. 44

    Turn left onto West Forry Avenue

    130 m · 24 sec · West Forry Avenue

  45. 45

    Turn left onto South Prospect Street

    34 m · 3 sec · South Prospect Street

  46. 46

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Prospect Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
46 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
American Legion Memorial Highway
59.7 mi · 43%
US 30 West
17.5 mi · 13%
Chestnut Street
9.53 mi · 7%
Stiegel Pike
5.97 mi · 4%
Lancaster Avenue
5.62 mi · 4%
North College Street
5.49 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

American Legion Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

59.7 mi · 01h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.6 mi
108.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pottsville
01h 30m from Scranton
Leave By
10:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Scranton and Sunny near Hallam.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 138.4 miles (222.8 km) and usually takes 03h 00m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pottsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.2 miles from Scranton and 69.2 miles from Hallam.

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 29.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.94 one way or $39.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Scranton and Hallam. Straight-line distance: 108.79 mi (175.08 km).

Scranton

#1 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Hallam

#2 Hallam

City in Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States of America

Population2,634
Coordinates40.0048200, -76.6041300
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: Scranton (-75.6649, 41.40916)
End: Hallam (-76.60413, 40.00482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 223 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.88 gal
18.49 L · about $19.94
Round trip
$39.88
9.76 gal · 36.98 L
Estimated CO2
43.4 kg one way
Round trip: 86.7 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $19.94 $39.88
Mid-grade $4.60 $22.44 $44.89
Premium $4.95 $24.18 $48.35
Diesel $5.98 $29.18 $58.36

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 Scranton and Hallam. The current time is 05:51:47.

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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.