How far is Scranton, PA from Orange, PA?

The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Orange, PA is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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
19.73 mi
00h 38m
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
19.73 mi
Kilometers
31.75 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orange
Thu, Apr 16, 10:44 PM EDT
Return by in Scranton
Thu, Apr 16, 11:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scranton
2026-04-16T22:06
Arrive Orange
Thu, Apr 16, 10:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
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 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
Pittston
PA

City in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

From Scranton
9.9 mi
00h 19m
To Orange
9.9 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 9 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Biden Street

    137 m · 16 sec · Biden Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Penn Avenue

    555 ft · 15 sec · Penn Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Lackawanna Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Lackawanna Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Main Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Main Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on North Main Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on South Main Street

    3.9 mi · 8 min · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Fort Jenkins Bridge

    1239 ft · 30 sec · Fort Jenkins Bridge

  9. 9

    Continue on Wyoming Avenue

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Wyoming Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Schooley Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Schooley Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Slocum Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Slocum Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Shoemaker Avenue

    2686 ft · 1 min · Shoemaker Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West 8th Street

    5.9 mi · 11 min · West 8th Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 8th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between 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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 8th Street
5.86 mi · 30%
South Main Street
3.86 mi · 20%
North Main Street
3.76 mi · 19%
North Main Avenue
1.55 mi · 8%
Wyoming Avenue
1.47 mi · 7%
Schooley Avenue
0.93 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

West 8th Street

Turn right onto West 8th Street

5.86 mi · 00h 11m

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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
11.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pittston
00h 19m from Scranton
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Scranton and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Orange.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Pittston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Scranton and 9.9 miles from Orange.

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

The direct path is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 $2.86 one way or $5.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pittston

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

12 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

14 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Orange. Straight-line distance: 11.94 mi (19.21 km).

Scranton

#1 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
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#2 Orange

Township in central Columbia County, Pennsylvania

Population1,231
Coordinates41.3886900, -75.8935300
Altitude349
CountryUnited States
Start: Scranton (-75.6649, 41.40916)
End: Orange (-75.89353, 41.38869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.7 gal
2.64 L · about $2.86
Round trip
$5.72
1.4 gal · 5.28 L
Estimated CO2
6.2 kg one way
Round trip: 12.4 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.86 $5.72
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.22 $6.44
Premium $4.95 $3.47 $6.94
Diesel $5.98 $4.19 $8.37

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 Scranton and Orange. The current time is 22:06:10.

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.