How far is Scranton, PA from Williamstown, PA?

The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Williamstown, PA is about 307.7 miles (495.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 249.6 miles (401.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
307.71 mi
06h 14m
Flight
249.59 mi
401.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
249.59 mi
Kilometers
401.67 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
307.71 mi
Kilometers
495.21 km
Drive Time
06h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williamstown
Sun, Apr 19, 7:56 PM EDT
Return by in Scranton
Mon, Apr 20, 2:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scranton
2026-04-19T13:42
Arrive Williamstown
Sun, Apr 19, 7:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:14 PM to 1:44 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Scranton
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Stormstown
PA

Census designated place

From Scranton
153.7 mi
03h 07m
To Williamstown
154 mi
03h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W
Destination
53°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    33.8 mi · 37 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2791 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.5 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.4 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    34.2 mi · 47 min · William Penn Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 66: Greensburg, Delmont

    932 ft · 32 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 66 South: Greensburg

    127 m · 16 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto State Route 66

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Route 66

  21. 21

    Continue on Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

    12.2 mi · 13 min · Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: New Stanton

    1360 ft · 42 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: New Stanton

    3032 ft · 50 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    19.9 mi · 28 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Toll PA 43: California, Pittsburgh

    2143 ft · 52 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 88 South: West Brownsville, Fredericktown

    2436 ft · 59 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right

    6.1 mi · 9 min

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue

    853 ft · 39 sec · 2nd Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Taylor Avenue

    14 m · 2 sec · Taylor Avenue

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Taylor Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
32 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
98.5 mi · 32%
William Penn Highway
50.7 mi · 16%
I 99 South
34.1 mi · 11%
American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 11%
Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 8%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
19.9 mi · 6%
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

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 14m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.1 mi
249.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stormstown
03h 07m from Scranton
Leave By
11:32 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Scranton and Rain Showers Likely near Williamstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 307.7 miles (495.2 km) and usually takes 06h 14m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Stormstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.7 miles from Scranton and 154 miles from Williamstown.

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

The direct path is about 249.6 miles (401.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.1 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.37 one way or $88.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Scranton and Rain Showers Likely near Williamstown.

Stop Ideas Near Stormstown

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

23 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Huntingdon

34 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

43 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

45 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Williamstown. Straight-line distance: 249.59 mi (401.67 km).

Scranton

#1 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Williamstown

Borough in northeastern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population1,386
Coordinates39.9792400, -80.0408900
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Start: Scranton (-75.6649, 41.40916)
End: Williamstown (-80.04089, 39.97924)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 495 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.86 gal
41.1 L · about $44.37
Round trip
$88.75
21.72 gal · 82.2 L
Estimated CO2
96.5 kg one way
Round trip: 193 kg / 425 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $44.37 $88.75
Mid-grade $4.60 $49.95 $99.89
Premium $4.95 $53.80 $107.60
Diesel $5.98 $64.94 $129.89

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Scranton and Williamstown. The current time is 13:42:27.

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.