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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on Wyoming Avenue
41 m · 9 sec · Wyoming Avenue
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Turn right onto Biden Street
137 m · 16 sec · Biden Street
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Turn left onto Penn Avenue
555 ft · 15 sec · Penn Avenue
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Turn right onto Lackawanna Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Lackawanna Avenue
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Turn left onto North Main Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Main Avenue
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Continue on North Main Street
3.8 mi · 6 min · North Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
3.9 mi · 8 min · South Main Street
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Turn straight onto Fort Jenkins Bridge
1239 ft · 30 sec · Fort Jenkins Bridge
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Continue on Wyoming Avenue
1.4 mi · 4 min · Wyoming Avenue
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Turn right onto Schooley Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Schooley Avenue
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Turn left onto Slocum Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Slocum Avenue
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Continue on Shoemaker Avenue
2686 ft · 1 min · Shoemaker Avenue
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Turn right onto West 8th Street
5.9 mi · 11 min · West 8th Street
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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pittston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Orange. Straight-line distance: 11.94 mi (19.21 km).
#1 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Orange
Township in central Columbia County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,231 |
| Coordinates | 41.3886900, -75.8935300 |
| Altitude | 349 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orange (-75.89353, 41.38869)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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