How far is Willow Street, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Willow Street, PA to Scranton, PA is about 141 miles (226.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.8 miles (167.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
141 mi
02h 35m
Flight
103.86 mi
167.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.86 mi
Kilometers
167.14 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
141 mi
Kilometers
226.91 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Sat, Apr 18, 7:35 AM EDT
Return by in Willow Street
Sat, Apr 18, 10:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Willow Street
2026-04-18T04:59
Arrive Scranton
Sat, Apr 18, 7:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Willow Street
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
Frackville
PA

Borough in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

From Willow Street
62.8 mi
01h 17m
To Scranton
78.2 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SE
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 Willow Street and Scranton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Willow Street and Scranton.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Willow Street Pike

    3.4 mi · 7 min · Willow Street Pike

  3. 3

    Continue on Highland Avenue

    942 ft · 32 sec · Highland Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on South Queen Street

    1.8 mi · 6 min · South Queen Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Liberty Street

    569 ft · 19 sec · East Liberty Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Duke Street

    149 m · 19 sec · North Duke Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Lititz Pike

    6.1 mi · 11 min · Lititz Pike

  8. 8

    Continue on South Broad Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Broad Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Furnace Hills Pike

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Furnace Hills Pike

  10. 10

    Continue on Furnace Hill Pike

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Furnace Hill Pike

  11. 11

    Continue on Stiegel Pike

    6 mi · 7 min · Stiegel Pike

  12. 12

    Continue on South College Street

    5.5 mi · 7 min · South College Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Lancaster Avenue

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Lancaster Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Lancaster Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Lancaster Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Lancaster Avenue

    1035 ft · 32 sec · Lancaster Avenue

  16. 16

    Take the exit right toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown

    1126 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · William Penn Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 419: Rehrersburg

    847 ft · 26 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Four Point Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Four Point Road

  20. 20

    Turn left

    9.9 mi · 15 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Pottsville Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Pottsville Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Route 61 South

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Route 61 South

  23. 23

    Continue on Pottsville Boulevard

    1434 ft · 18 sec · Pottsville Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue on South Claude A. Lord Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Claude A. Lord Boulevard

  25. 25

    Continue on Pottsville Saint Clair Highway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Pottsville Saint Clair Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Joseph H. Long Boulevard

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Joseph H. Long Boulevard

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North: Hazleton

    1662 ft · 40 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    59.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  30. 30

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  31. 31

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

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  32. 32

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Willow Street 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
35 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 North
59.9 mi · 42%
Lititz Pike
6.13 mi · 4%
Stiegel Pike
5.97 mi · 4%
Lancaster Avenue
5.53 mi · 4%
South College Street
5.49 mi · 4%
Joseph H. Long Boulevard
4.81 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 81 North

Merge slight left

59.6 mi · 01h 11m

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
02h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.2 mi
103.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Frackville
01h 17m from Willow Street
Leave By
1:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Willow Street 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 Willow Street to Scranton?

The road trip is about 141 miles (226.9 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Frackville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.8 miles from Willow Street and 78.2 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 103.8 miles (167.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.2 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 1:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.31 one way or $40.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Frackville

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

59 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

78 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Middletown

78 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Willow Street and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 103.86 mi (167.14 km).

Willow Street

#1 Willow Street

Census designated place

Population7,578
Coordinates39.9792700, -76.2763500
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: (-76.276373, 39.979344)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 227 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.97 gal
18.83 L · about $20.31
Round trip
$40.61
9.94 gal · 37.66 L
Estimated CO2
44.2 kg one way
Round trip: 88.3 kg / 195 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $20.31 $40.61
Mid-grade $4.60 $22.86 $45.71
Premium $4.95 $24.62 $49.24
Diesel $5.98 $29.72 $59.44

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 Willow Street and Scranton. The current time is 04:59:57.

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.