Origin
Orange, PA
Night in Orange on Thursday
Local time
11:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Orange, PA to Scranton, PA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
38m
Distance
21.9 mi
35 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Orange, PA to Scranton, PA covers 21.9 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 81, West 8th Street, Oak Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.2 miles on I 81. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.63 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 21.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (38%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Orange, PA to Scranton, PA covers 21.9 miles and takes about 38m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 81 is the longest continuous segment at about 8.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 5.9 miles in near Shoemaker Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 38m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.9 miles (Shoemaker Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5.9 miles (West 8th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.3 miles (Cedar Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
5.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Shoemaker Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Shoemaker Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
5.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
West 8th Street
Turn right onto West 8th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
21.3 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
Cedar Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
21.7 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
Biden Street
Turn left onto Biden Street
Navigation decision point
5
21.9 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
Wyoming Avenue
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 8.2 mi | 9m |
| West 8th Street | 7.3 mi | 14m |
| Oak Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| River Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| River Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Chestnut Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Swallow Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 8.2 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orange, PA and Scranton, PA.
1
Start on West 8th Street
5.9 mi
·
11 min
·
West 8th Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto Shoemaker Avenue
87 ft
·
6 sec
·
Shoemaker Avenue
3
Turn right onto West 8th Street
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
West 8th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto River Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
River Road
5
Continue on Main Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
6
Continue on Plank Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Plank Street
7
Continue on South Main Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
South Main Street
8
Turn right onto East Swallow Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Swallow Street
9
Continue on Tedrick Street
494 ft
·
23 sec
·
Tedrick Street
10
Turn right onto Oak Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Oak Street
11
At end of road, turn left onto South Township Boulevard
450 ft
·
13 sec
·
South Township Boulevard
12
Turn right onto Oak Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Oak Street
13
Turn left onto PA 315
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Chestnut Street
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 81 North: Scranton
15
Merge onto I 81
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
I 81
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward PA 307
17
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
18
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on Adams Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Adams Avenue
20
Turn left onto Biden Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Biden Street
21
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
135 ft
·
4 sec
·
Wyoming Avenue
22
Arrive at destination
Wyoming Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.63 one way
$7.26 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.98 | $7.95 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.25 | $8.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.84 | $9.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.30 | $1.05 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.07 | $1.40 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Night in Scranton on Thursday
Local time
11:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
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
18 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
38m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Orange, PA to Scranton, PA covers 21.9 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 81, West 8th Street, Oak Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11 miles from Orange, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.63 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 is a straightforward 38m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.9 miles (Shoemaker Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5.9 miles (West 8th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.3 miles (Cedar Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Orange, PA to Scranton, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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