Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
19.7 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Orange, PA
Duy's House of Photo
The drive from Scranton, PA to Orange, PA covers 19.7 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 West 8th Street, South Main Street, North Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.9 miles on West 8th Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.27 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 19.7 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 38m drive with frequent turns across 19.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Biden Street.
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 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Biden Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Penn Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Lackawanna Avenue): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto Biden Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Penn Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Lackawanna Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto North Main Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Schooley Avenue
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 8th Street | 5.9 mi | 11m |
| South Main Street | 3.9 mi | 7m |
| North Main Street | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| North Main Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Wyoming Avenue | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Schooley Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Lackawanna Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Slocum Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton, PA and Orange, PA.
Start on Wyoming Avenue
Turn right onto Biden Street
Turn left onto Penn Avenue
Turn right onto Lackawanna Avenue
Turn left onto North Main Avenue
Continue on North Main Street
Continue on South Main Street
Turn straight onto US 11
Continue on US 11
Turn right onto Schooley Avenue
Turn left onto Slocum Avenue
Continue on Shoemaker Avenue
Turn right onto West 8th Street
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$3.27 one way
$6.53 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.58 | $7.15 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Scranton on Friday
Local time
4:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Late night in Orange on Friday
Local time
4:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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