How far is City of Scranton, PA from Orange, PA?

The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Orange, PA is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.68 mi
00h 37m
Flight
11.9 mi
19.15 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.9 mi
Kilometers
19.15 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.68 mi
Kilometers
34.89 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orange
Tue, Jun 2, 12:34 AM EDT
Return by in City of Scranton
Tue, Jun 2, 1:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Scranton
2026-06-01T23:56
Arrive Orange
Tue, Jun 2, 12:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in City of Scranton
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Yatesville
PA

Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

From City of Scranton
10.8 mi
00h 18m
To Orange
10.9 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
46°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 10:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between City of Scranton and Orange.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton and Orange.

  1. 1

    Start on Cedar Avenue

    553 ft · 11 sec · Cedar Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Cedar Avenue

    122 m · 13 sec · Cedar Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · River Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1178 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    8.4 mi · 9 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 315 South: Pittston

    1109 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2858 ft · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Oak Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Township Boulevard

    2891 ft · 57 sec · South Township Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Chestnut Street

    1254 ft · 56 sec · Chestnut Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    141 m · 20 sec · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Welsh Street

    1606 ft · 1 min · Welsh Street

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on River Road

    3197 ft · 1 min · River Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 8th Street Bridge

    1535 ft · 35 sec · 8th Street Bridge

  16. 16

    Continue on East 8th Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East 8th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Shoemaker Avenue

    27 m · 6 sec · Shoemaker Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West 8th Street

    5.9 mi · 11 min · West 8th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 8th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Scranton and Orange.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
87.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
American Legion Memorial Highway
8.39 mi · 39%
West 8th Street
5.86 mi · 27%
Oak Street
1.22 mi · 6%
East 8th Street
1.17 mi · 5%
River Street
1.1 mi · 5%
Main Street
0.92 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

American Legion Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

8.39 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
11.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yatesville
00h 18m from City of Scranton
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving City of Scranton and Partly Cloudy near Orange.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from City of Scranton to Orange?

The road trip is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Yatesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.8 miles from City of Scranton and 10.9 miles from Orange.

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

The direct path is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.15 one way or $6.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around City of Scranton and Partly Cloudy near Orange.

Stop Ideas Near Yatesville

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

10 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

15 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Orange. Straight-line distance: 11.9 mi (19.15 km).

City of Scranton

#1 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population76,089
Coordinates41.4043700, -75.6649100
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
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#2 Orange

Township in central Columbia County, Pennsylvania

Population1,231
Coordinates41.3886900, -75.8935300
Altitude349
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Scranton (-75.66491, 41.40437)
End: Orange (-75.89353, 41.38869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.77 gal
2.9 L · about $3.15
Round trip
$6.29
1.54 gal · 5.8 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.7 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.15 $6.29
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.54 $7.08
Premium $4.95 $3.81 $7.63
Diesel $5.98 $4.60 $9.21

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Scranton and Orange. The current time is 23:56:22.

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.