How far is Orange, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Orange, PA to Scranton, PA is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
21.34 mi
00h 34m
Flight
11.94 mi
19.21 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.94 mi
Kilometers
19.21 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.34 mi
Kilometers
34.35 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Thu, Apr 16, 9:23 PM EDT
Return by in Orange
Thu, Apr 16, 9:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orange
2026-04-16T20:48
Arrive Scranton
Thu, Apr 16, 9:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Orange
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 Orange
10.9 mi
00h 17m
To Scranton
10.4 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 8th Street

    5.9 mi · 11 min · West 8th Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Shoemaker Avenue

    27 m · 7 sec · Shoemaker Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West 8th Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · West 8th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto River Road

    1 km · 1 min · River Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Plank Street

    923 ft · 22 sec · Plank Street

  7. 7

    Continue on South Main Street

    944 ft · 27 sec · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Swallow Street

    1867 ft · 1 min · East Swallow Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Tedrick Street

    151 m · 24 sec · Tedrick Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    715 ft · 24 sec · Oak Street

  11. 11

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

    137 m · 14 sec · South Township Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Oak Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    2581 ft · 52 sec · Chestnut Street

  14. 14

    Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Scranton

    1395 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    8.2 mi · 9 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  18. 18

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

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
103.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 North
8.51 mi · 40%
West 8th Street
7.31 mi · 34%
Oak Street
1.36 mi · 6%
Main Street
0.99 mi · 5%
River Street
0.96 mi · 5%
River Road
0.63 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
11.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yatesville
00h 17m from Orange
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Orange 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 Orange to Scranton?

The road trip is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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 10.9 miles from Orange and 10.4 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.06 one way or $6.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Orange and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Scranton.

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 Orange and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 11.94 mi (19.21 km).

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#1 Orange

Township in central Columbia County, Pennsylvania

Population1,231
Coordinates41.3886900, -75.8935300
Altitude349
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: West 8th Street (-75.893432, 41.388689)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.75 gal
2.85 L · about $3.06
Round trip
$6.13
1.5 gal · 5.7 L
Estimated CO2
6.7 kg one way
Round trip: 13.3 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.06 $6.13
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.45 $6.90
Premium $4.95 $3.72 $7.43
Diesel $5.98 $4.49 $8.97

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Orange and Scranton. The current time is 20:48:44.

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.