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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Clinton County, Pennsylvania, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Fairhope Road
1 mi · 3 min · Fairhope Road
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Continue on Gooseberry Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Gooseberry Road
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Continue on Church Street
3110 ft · 1 min · Church Street
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Turn right onto State Route 3004
155 m · 22 sec · State Route 3004
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Turn left onto Center Street
600 ft · 12 sec · Center Street
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Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue
1243 ft · 25 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Continue on Hyndman Road
14.4 mi · 25 min · Hyndman Road
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Continue on Allegheny Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Allegheny Road
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
3125 ft · 55 sec · Lincoln Highway
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Turn left onto Pensyl Hollow Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · Pensyl Hollow Road
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Turn left onto Quaker Valley Road
792 ft · 12 sec · Quaker Valley Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1890 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
66.2 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Keep slight left
4 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte
12.3 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport
1283 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
99.3 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
32.4 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 307
835 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto River Street
1.5 km · 2 min · River Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Continue on Adams Avenue
566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue
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Turn left onto Biden Street
972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street
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Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue
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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.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lamar.
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Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Williams and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 196 mi (315.43 km).
#1 Williams
Township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 6,115 |
| Coordinates | 39.8306400, -78.7705700 |
| Altitude | 378 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 393 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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