How far is Orange, PA from City of Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Orange, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
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Halfway Point
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Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orange and City of Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orange and City of Scranton.
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Start on West 8th Street
5.9 mi · 11 min · West 8th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Shoemaker Avenue
27 m · 7 sec · Shoemaker Avenue
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Turn right onto West 8th Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · West 8th Street
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Turn left onto River Road
1 km · 1 min · River Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Plank Street
923 ft · 22 sec · Plank Street
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Continue on South Main Street
944 ft · 27 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Swallow Street
1867 ft · 1 min · East Swallow Street
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Continue on Tedrick Street
151 m · 24 sec · Tedrick Street
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Turn right onto Oak Street
715 ft · 26 sec · Oak Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Township Boulevard
137 m · 14 sec · South Township Boulevard
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Turn right onto Oak Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Oak Street
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Turn left onto Chestnut Street
2581 ft · 52 sec · Chestnut Street
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Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Scranton
1395 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
8.2 mi · 9 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
953 ft · 19 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Orange and City of Scranton.
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.
I 81 North
Merge slight left
8.25 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Orange and Mostly Clear near City of Scranton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Orange to City of Scranton?
The road trip is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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 10.7 miles from Orange and 11.2 miles from City of Scranton.
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 10 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 7:16 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 Partly Cloudy around Orange and Mostly Clear near City of Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Yatesville
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 Yatesville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orange and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 11.9 mi (19.15 km).
#1 Orange
Township in central Columbia County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,231 |
| Coordinates | 41.3886900, -75.8935300 |
| Altitude | 349 |
| Country | United States |
#2 City of Scranton
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 76,089 |
| Coordinates | 41.4043700, -75.6649100 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cedar Avenue (-75.663942, 41.404264)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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