How far is Scranton, PA from Williams, PA?

The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Williams, PA is about 243.9 miles (392.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 196 miles (315.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 45m 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
243.89 mi
04h 52m
Flight
196 mi
315.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
196 mi
Kilometers
315.43 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
243.89 mi
Kilometers
392.5 km
Drive Time
04h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williams
Sat, Apr 18, 5:23 AM EDT
Return by in Scranton
Sat, Apr 18, 10:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scranton
2026-04-18T00:30
Arrive Williams
Sat, Apr 18, 5:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:14 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
Lamar
PA

Clinton County, Pennsylvania, USA

From Scranton
121.9 mi
02h 26m
To Williams
122 mi
02h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    32.7 mi · 40 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    98.5 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Keystone Shortway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte

    1410 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Jacksonville Road

    24.2 mi · 28 min · Jacksonville Road

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona

    58.8 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 56: Cessna, Johnstown

    1739 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Quaker Valley Road

    1437 ft · 26 sec · Quaker Valley Road

  15. 15

    Turn slight right

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lincoln Highway

    3041 ft · 47 sec · Lincoln Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Hyndman Road

    14.4 mi · 25 min · Hyndman Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue

    1243 ft · 25 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Center Street

    600 ft · 17 sec · Center Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 3004

    155 m · 18 sec · State Route 3004

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Church Street

    3110 ft · 1 min · Church Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Gooseberry Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Gooseberry Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Fairhope Road

    1 mi · 3 min · Fairhope Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fairhope Road

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
98.5 mi · 40%
I 99 South
59.1 mi · 24%
American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 13%
Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 10%
Hyndman Road
14.4 mi · 6%
Lincoln Highway
4.02 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

98.5 mi · 01h 47m

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
04h 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.9 mi
196 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lamar
02h 26m from Scranton
Leave By
7:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Scranton and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Williams.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 243.9 miles (392.5 km) and usually takes 04h 52m 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?

Lamar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.9 miles from Scranton and 122 miles from Williams.

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

The direct path is about 196 miles (315.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.9 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 7:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.18 one way or $70.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Scranton and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Williams.

Stop Ideas Near Lamar

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

48 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

71 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
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Huntingdon

72 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

92 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Williams. Straight-line distance: 196 mi (315.43 km).

Scranton

#1 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Williams

Township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population6,115
Coordinates39.8306400, -78.7705700
Altitude378
CountryUnited States
Start: Scranton (-75.6649, 41.40916)
End: Williams (-78.77057, 39.83064)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 393 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.61 gal
32.58 L · about $35.18
Round trip
$70.36
17.22 gal · 65.16 L
Estimated CO2
76.5 kg one way
Round trip: 153 kg / 337 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $35.18 $70.36
Mid-grade $4.60 $39.60 $79.19
Premium $4.95 $42.65 $85.31
Diesel $5.98 $51.49 $102.98

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Scranton and Williams. The current time is 00:30:28.

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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.