How far is Orwell, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Orwell, PA to Scranton, PA is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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
64.8 mi
01h 35m
Flight
45.56 mi
73.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.56 mi
Kilometers
73.32 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.8 mi
Kilometers
104.29 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:09 AM EDT
Return by in Orwell
Thu, Apr 23, 1:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orwell
2026-04-22T22:33
Arrive Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Orwell
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
Meshoppen
PA

Township in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania

From Orwell
35.7 mi
00h 47m
To Scranton
29.1 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Orwell Hill Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Orwell Hill Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    9.3 mi · 14 min

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    11.9 mi · 17 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on State Street

    2421 ft · 1 min · State Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Roosevelt Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on River Street

    2625 ft · 46 sec · River Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    1588 ft · 39 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Roosevelt Highway

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Pennsylvania Route 92

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Pennsylvania Route 92

  12. 12

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Roosevelt Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Roosevelt Highway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Roosevelt Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Roosevelt Highway

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Roosevelt Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Airport Drive

    661 ft · 13 sec · Airport Drive

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Winola Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Winola Road

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Morgan Highway

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Morgan Highway

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Keyser Avenue

    94 m · 8 sec · North Keyser Avenue

  19. 19

    Take the ramp right toward US 11 South, PA 307 South

    1153 ft · 30 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto North Scranton Expressway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Scranton Expressway

  21. 21

    Continue on Mulberry Street

    884 ft · 36 sec · Mulberry Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Penn Avenue

    526 ft · 18 sec · Penn Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Linden Street

    135 m · 13 sec · Linden Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    131 m · 15 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Roosevelt Highway
25 mi · 39%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
21.4 mi · 33%
Morgan Highway
4.61 mi · 7%
Pennsylvania Route 92
2.89 mi · 4%
Winola Road
2.43 mi · 4%
North Scranton Expressway
2.11 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Grand Army of the Republic Highway

Turn sharp left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

11.9 mi · 00h 17m

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
01h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.3 mi
45.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Meshoppen
00h 47m from Orwell
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Orwell and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Orwell to Scranton?

The road trip is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Meshoppen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.7 miles from Orwell and 29.1 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.36 one way or $18.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Meshoppen

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

39 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

43 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orwell and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 45.56 mi (73.32 km).

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#1 Orwell

Township in Bradford County, Pennsylvania

Population1,121
Coordinates41.8839600, -76.2771600
Altitude456
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Orwell Hill Road (-76.277198, 41.883954)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.29 gal
8.66 L · about $9.36
Round trip
$18.71
4.58 gal · 17.32 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.7 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.36 $18.71
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.53 $21.06
Premium $4.95 $11.34 $22.69
Diesel $5.98 $13.69 $27.39

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Orwell and Scranton. The current time is 22:33:42.

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.