How far is South Williamsport, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from South Williamsport, PA to Scranton, PA is about 101.5 miles (163.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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
101.52 mi
01h 44m
Flight
70.31 mi
113.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.31 mi
Kilometers
113.15 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.52 mi
Kilometers
163.38 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Sat, Apr 18, 11:56 PM EDT
Return by in South Williamsport
Sun, Apr 19, 1:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Williamsport
2026-04-18T22:11
Arrive Scranton
Sat, Apr 18, 11:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Williamsport
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
Mifflinville
PA

CDP in eastern Columbia County, Pennsylvania

From South Williamsport
50.6 mi
00h 52m
To Scranton
51 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
14 mph S
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Williamsport and Scranton.

  1. 1

    Start on West Southern Avenue

    1332 ft · 37 sec · West Southern Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Market Street

    2732 ft · 1 min · South Market Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Montgomery Pike

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Pike

  4. 4

    Continue on US Highway 15

    11.7 mi · 17 min · US Highway 15

  5. 5

    Continue on Westbranch Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Westbranch Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg

    1864 ft · 59 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    2393 ft · 58 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    49 mi · 53 min · Keystone Shortway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre

    1.1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 40 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  13. 13

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

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Williamsport 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
49 mi · 48%
I 81 North
33.1 mi · 33%
US Highway 15
11.7 mi · 12%
Westbranch Highway
2.91 mi · 3%
Montgomery Pike
1.27 mi · 1%
River Street
0.96 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

49 mi · 00h 53m

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
01h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.2 mi
70.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mifflinville
00h 52m from South Williamsport
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving South Williamsport and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Williamsport to Scranton?

The road trip is about 101.5 miles (163.4 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Mifflinville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.6 miles from South Williamsport and 51 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.2 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 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.63 one way or $29.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mifflinville

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

43 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Scranton, PA

68 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

98 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Williamsport and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 70.31 mi (113.15 km).

South Williamsport

#1 South Williamsport

Borough in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania

Population6,064
Coordinates41.2320200, -76.9991300
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: West Southern Avenue (-76.99908, 41.231946)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.58 gal
13.56 L · about $14.63
Round trip
$29.26
7.16 gal · 27.12 L
Estimated CO2
31.8 kg one way
Round trip: 63.6 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.63 $29.26
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.46 $32.93
Premium $4.95 $17.74 $35.47
Diesel $5.98 $21.41 $42.82

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 South Williamsport and Scranton. The current time is 22:11:30.

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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.