Hoenn isn't far away; neither is Sinnoh. The Regions are based on real parts of the world. So far, they're all in Japan. (Image from Bulbapedia, I take no credit or anything):
I think I've seen before that Orre is on the northern coast, above Johto or Kanto. I can't be sure; I never played either of the games that were there so I don't know the map very well.
Isshu is far enough away to restart the route system. This either means it's truly far away (speculation on it being New York City), or some story we have yet to hear eliminated the previous regions from having route one. (The possible nature/technology takeover? I find this one less likely.)
I think I've seen before that Orre is on the northern coast, above Johto or Kanto. I can't be sure; I never played either of the games that were there so I don't know the map very well.
Isshu is far enough away to restart the route system. This either means it's truly far away (speculation on it being New York City), or some story we have yet to hear eliminated the previous regions from having route one. (The possible nature/technology takeover? I find this one less likely.)