How far is Williamstown, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Williamstown, PA to Scranton, PA is about 308 miles (495.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 249.6 miles (401.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 23m 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
307.95 mi
05h 11m
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
307.95 mi
Kilometers
495.59 km
Drive Time
05h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Sun, Apr 19, 5:39 PM EDT
Return by in Williamstown
Sun, Apr 19, 10:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williamstown
2026-04-19T12:27
Arrive Scranton
Sun, Apr 19, 5:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:12 AM to 1:12 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
6:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Williamstown
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
Stormstown
PA

Census designated place

From Williamstown
153.7 mi
02h 35m
To Scranton
154.3 mi
02h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Taylor Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · Taylor Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on 1st Avenue

    852 ft · 43 sec · 1st Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Front Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Front Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Water Street

    2511 ft · 42 sec · Water Street

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Front Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Front Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Low Hill Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Low Hill Road

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1.5 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway

    6 mi · 6 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: New Stanton

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    20 mi · 28 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA Turnpike 66 North: Delmont

    1791 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

    12.9 mi · 14 min · Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1766 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22 East: Blairsville

    1468 ft · 47 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    34.3 mi · 47 min · William Penn Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  20. 20

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    41 mi · 45 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  23. 23

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

    12.3 mi · 15 min

  24. 24

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

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    99.3 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Keystone Shortway

  26. 26

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 40 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  30. 30

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

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  31. 31

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  34. 34

    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.

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
34 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
7 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
99.3 mi · 32%
I 99 North
58.1 mi · 19%
William Penn Highway
51 mi · 17%
I 81 North
33.1 mi · 11%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
20 mi · 6%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 4%
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
05h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.4 mi
249.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stormstown
02h 35m from Williamstown
Leave By
6:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Williamstown and Rain Showers Likely 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 308 miles (495.6 km) and usually takes 05h 11m 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?

Stormstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.7 miles from Williamstown and 154.3 miles from Scranton.

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 58.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.41 one way or $88.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Williamstown and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 249.59 mi (401.67 km).

Williamstown

#1 Williamstown

Borough in northeastern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population1,386
Coordinates39.9792400, -80.0408900
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Taylor Avenue (-80.040797, 39.97918)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 496 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
10.87 gal
41.13 L · about $44.41
Round trip
$88.83
21.74 gal · 82.26 L
Estimated CO2
96.6 kg one way
Round trip: 193.2 kg / 426 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $44.41 $88.83
Mid-grade $4.60 $49.99 $99.98
Premium $4.95 $53.85 $107.70
Diesel $5.98 $65.00 $130.01

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 Williamstown and Scranton. The current time is 12:27:34.

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.