How far is Scranton, PA from Williamsburg, PA?

The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Williamsburg, PA is about 190.9 miles (307.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.6 miles (237.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
190.98 mi
03h 45m
Flight
147.6 mi
237.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.6 mi
Kilometers
237.54 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
190.98 mi
Kilometers
307.35 km
Drive Time
03h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williamsburg
Thu, Oct 15, 6:27 PM EDT
Return by in Scranton
Thu, Oct 15, 10:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scranton
2026-10-15T14:41
Arrive Williamsburg
Thu, Oct 15, 6:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 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
9:30 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
Carroll
PA

Township in southern Perry County, Pennsylvania

From Scranton
95.3 mi
01h 52m
To Williamsburg
95.7 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph N
Destination
52°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13.9 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 453: Tyrone

    1924 ft · 47 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    9 mi · 14 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto William Penn Highway

    5.2 mi · 7 min · William Penn Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Yellow Spring Drive

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Yellow Spring Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on High Street

    3022 ft · 1 min · High Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East 1st Street

    89 m · 13 sec · East 1st Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
98.5 mi · 52%
American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 17%
Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 13%
I 99 South
14.2 mi · 7%
William Penn Highway
5.22 mi · 3%
Yellow Spring Drive
3.7 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
03h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.3 mi
147.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carroll
01h 52m from Scranton
Leave By
9:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Scranton and Partly Cloudy near Williamsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 190.9 miles (307.3 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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?

Carroll is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.3 miles from Scranton and 95.7 miles from Williamsburg.

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

The direct path is about 147.6 miles (237.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.3 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 9:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.09 one way or $60.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Scranton and Partly Cloudy near Williamsburg.

Stop Ideas Near Carroll

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

60 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

92 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Huntingdon

92 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Tyrone

96 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Williamsburg. Straight-line distance: 147.6 mi (237.54 km).

Scranton

#1 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
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#2 Williamsburg

Located in central Pennsylvania within Blair County, this borough sits at an elevation of 846 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates40.4620200, -78.1997300
Altitude258
CountryUnited States
Start: Scranton (-75.6649, 41.40916)
End: Williamsburg (-78.19973, 40.46202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 307 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.74 gal
25.51 L · about $30.09
Round trip
$60.17
13.48 gal · 51.02 L
Estimated CO2
59.9 kg one way
Round trip: 119.8 kg / 264 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $30.09 $60.17
Mid-grade $4.93 $33.19 $66.39
Premium $5.31 $35.76 $71.51
Diesel $6.55 $44.15 $88.29

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Scranton and Williamsburg. The current time is 14:41:52.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.