Origin
Old Orchard, PA
Evening in Old Orchard on Friday
Local time
5:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Old Orchard, PA to Scranton, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
66.4 mi
107 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Old Orchard, PA
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Old Orchard to Scranton, expect a straightforward 66.4-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 28 minutes. This route stays entirely within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, making it a perfect candidate for a quick day trip. You will primarily navigate via PA-33, I-380, and the Keystone Shortway, keeping the drive efficient and simple. With an estimated fuel cost of just $11, it is a budget-friendly way to move between these two areas. Because the duration is well under two hours, you certainly won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay to break up the travel. It is a practical, no-nonsense connection that gets you from point A to point B without any necessary stops.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 66.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This 66.4-mile trip is very much a highway-focused drive, with 76% of your time spent cruising on major roads. You will settle into a steady rhythm early on, as the longest uninterrupted stretch spans 22 miles along PA-33. The transition from local roads to the interstate system is seamless, trading the initial pace for the consistent flow of I-380 and the Keystone Shortway. Expect a functional, high-speed experience rather than a winding backroads adventure. As you progress, the road environment remains consistent, allowing you to maintain a steady speed throughout the majority of your 1 hour and 28 minutes behind the wheel.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
PA-33 is the longest continuous segment at about 22 miles.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,939 ft
392 ft
Total Climb
1,790 ft
Total Descent
1,459 ft
Highest Point
1,939 ft
~42.7 mi in
Elevation Range
1,547 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on PA-33 and I 380. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Baldwin Drive.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.4 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Baldwin Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Crescent Drive): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 2.8 miles (PA 33 / PA-33): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Baldwin Drive
Turn right onto Baldwin Drive
Navigation decision point
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Crescent Drive
At end of road, turn right onto Crescent Drive
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
2.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
PA 33 / PA-33
Merge onto PA 33 / PA-33
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
24.8 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
PA 33
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 33 toward PA 33 North: Bartonsville, Hazleton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward PA 33 North: Bartonsville, Hazleton
6
27.9 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward I 80 West: Hazleton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 80 West: Hazleton
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Old Orchard, PA and Scranton, PA, road signs point toward Hazleton, 307: Daleville and Moscow.
Hazleton
24.8 mi in
|
~34m
|
via PA 33
307: Daleville
56.1 mi in
|
~1h 11m
Moscow
56.1 mi in
|
~1h 11m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PA-33 | 22 mi | 27m |
| I 380 | 18.5 mi | 20m |
| Keystone Shortway | 8.6 mi | 10m |
| State Route 307 | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| PA 33 | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Moosic Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| William Penn Highway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Stones Crossing Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
PA-33
— 22 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Old Orchard, PA and Scranton, PA.
1
Start on York Place
81 ft
·
5 sec
·
York Place
2
Turn right onto Baldwin Drive
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Baldwin Drive
3
At end of road, turn right onto Crescent Drive
310 ft
·
13 sec
·
Crescent Drive
4
Continue on Sycamore Drive
449 ft
·
21 sec
·
Sycamore Drive
5
Turn right onto Stones Crossing Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Stones Crossing Road
6
Turn left onto William Penn Highway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
William Penn Highway
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward PA 33 North: Stroudsburg
8
Merge onto PA 33
22 mi
·
27 min
·
PA-33
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 33
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
PA 33
Toward PA 33 North: Bartonsville, Hazleton
Use the left lane.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 80 West: Hazleton
Use the left lane.
11
Merge onto I 80
8.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Keystone Shortway
12
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 293
Toward I 380 North: Scranton
13
Continue on I 380
19 mi
·
20 min
·
I 380
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward 307: Daleville, Moscow
15
Turn left onto PA 307
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Scranton-Pocono Highway
16
Continue on PA 307
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
State Route 307
17
Continue on PA 307
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Moosic Street
18
Turn slight right onto US 11; PA 307
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
US 11; PA 307
Use the straight / left lanes.
19
Continue on Biden Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Biden Street
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
135 ft
·
4 sec
·
Wyoming Avenue
21
Arrive at destination
Wyoming Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.2 mi from Old Orchard, PA · 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.2 miles from Old Orchard, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Scranton, PA
The final approach into Scranton, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.68 one way
$21.36 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $12.02 | $24.05 |
| premium | $4.95 | $12.95 | $25.90 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $15.63 | $31.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.2 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.9 | 0 | $6.97 | $3.19 |
| Efficient EV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.81 | $2.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.6 | 0 | $9.30 | $4.25 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Scranton, PA
Evening in Scranton on Friday
Local time
5:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Chance Rain Showers
SW 8 to 18 mph
27% chance
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
31 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 28m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Old Orchard, PA to Scranton, PA covers 66.4 miles and takes about 1h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are PA-33, I 380, Keystone Shortway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.2 miles from Old Orchard, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.68 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.4 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Baldwin Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Crescent Drive): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 2.8 miles (PA 33 / PA-33): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Old Orchard, PA and Scranton, PA, road signs point toward Hazleton, 307: Daleville and Moscow.
Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 392 ft to 1,939 ft elevation with about 1,790 ft of total climbing.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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