How far is Williams, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Williams, PA to Scranton, PA is about 244.1 miles (392.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 196 miles (315.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 03m 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
244.04 mi
04h 01m
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
244.04 mi
Kilometers
392.75 km
Drive Time
04h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Sat, Apr 18, 3:10 AM EDT
Return by in Williams
Sat, Apr 18, 7:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williams
2026-04-17T23:08
Arrive Scranton
Sat, Apr 18, 3:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 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
8:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Williams
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 Williams
121.8 mi
02h 00m
To Scranton
122.3 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph W
Destination
75°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fairhope Road

    1 mi · 3 min · Fairhope Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Gooseberry Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Gooseberry Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Church Street

    3110 ft · 1 min · Church Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Route 3004

    155 m · 22 sec · State Route 3004

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Center Street

    600 ft · 12 sec · Center Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue

    1243 ft · 25 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Hyndman Road

    14.4 mi · 25 min · Hyndman Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Allegheny Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Allegheny Road

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    3125 ft · 55 sec · Lincoln Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Pensyl Hollow Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Pensyl Hollow Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Quaker Valley Road

    792 ft · 12 sec · Quaker Valley Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right

    1890 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    66.2 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte

    12.3 mi · 15 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    99.3 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Keystone Shortway

  18. 18

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 40 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  22. 22

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

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Williams 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
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
99.3 mi · 41%
Quaker Valley Road
70.7 mi · 29%
I 81 North
33.1 mi · 14%
Hyndman Road
14.4 mi · 6%
I 99 North
12.3 mi · 5%
Pensyl Hollow Road
3.71 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

99.3 mi · 01h 48m

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 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.1 mi
196 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lamar
02h 00m from Williams
Leave By
8:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Williams and 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 Williams to Scranton?

The road trip is about 244.1 miles (392.8 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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 121.8 miles from Williams and 122.3 miles from Scranton.

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 48.1 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:56 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 Chance Rain Showers around Williams and Chance Rain Showers near Scranton.

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 Williams and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 196 mi (315.43 km).

Williams

#1 Williams

Township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population6,115
Coordinates39.8306400, -78.7705700
Altitude378
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Fairhope Road (-78.77125, 39.830369)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 393 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 04m
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
32.6 L · about $35.18
Round trip
$70.36
17.22 gal · 65.2 L
Estimated CO2
76.5 kg one way
Round trip: 153 kg / 337 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 Williams and Scranton. The current time is 23:08:38.

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.