How far is Williamstown, PA from Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Williamstown, PA to Scranton, PA is about 89.2 miles (143.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.8 miles (122 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough in northeastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Williamstown and Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Williamstown and Scranton.
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Start on East Market Street
885 ft · 41 sec · East Market Street
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Turn right onto South Railroad Street
1452 ft · 1 min · South Railroad Street
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Turn left
10 mi · 16 min
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Take the ramp left
2321 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
76.6 mi · 1 hr 30 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 Williamstown and Scranton.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
South Railroad Street
Merge slight left
76.6 mi · 01h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Williamstown and Mostly Sunny near Scranton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Williamstown to Scranton?
The road trip is about 89.2 miles (143.5 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?
McAdoo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.6 miles from Williamstown and 44.6 miles from Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.8 miles (122 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 3:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.06 one way or $28.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Williamstown and Mostly Sunny near Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near McAdoo
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 McAdoo.
White Haven, PA
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Scranton, PA
Lancaster station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Williamstown and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 75.83 mi (122.04 km).
#1 Williamstown
Situated in the eastern part of Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, at an elevation of approximately 732 feet above sea level, this borough sits within the Ridge and Valley Appalachian province.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.5800900, -76.6177400 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| 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: 144 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $4.46 | $14.06 | $28.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $15.51 | $31.03 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $16.71 | $33.42 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $20.63 | $41.27 |
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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