How far is Allentown, PA from Asylum, PA?
The driving distance from Allentown, PA to Asylum, PA is about 121.5 miles (195.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88 miles (141.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in eastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Allentown and Asylum.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allentown and Asylum.
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Start on Tilghman Street
4.5 mi · 7 min · Tilghman Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 476, PATP
1969 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 476 North: Scranton
2250 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
47.7 mi · 52 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 115: Wilkes-Barre, Bear Creek
1.1 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto Bear Creek Boulevard
4.3 mi · 7 min · Bear Creek Boulevard
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Continue straight
9.8 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right
155 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tunkhannock Highway
15.5 mi · 25 min · Tunkhannock Highway
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Continue on Hunter Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Hunter Highway
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Continue on Tunkhannock Highway
1363 ft · 55 sec · Tunkhannock Highway
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Turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Merge slight left onto Roosevelt Highway
7.2 mi · 11 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1588 ft · 39 sec · Main Street
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Continue on River Street
2625 ft · 46 sec · River Street
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Continue on Roosevelt Highway
7.4 mi · 11 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
6.5 mi · 9 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Turn left onto Wyalusing-New Albany Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Wyalusing-New Albany Road
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Turn right
8.8 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto VFW Road
1.3 km · 3 min · VFW Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto French Asylum Road
1.2 km · 2 min · French Asylum Road
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Continue on French Asylum Road
1.3 km · 2 min · French Asylum Road
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Continue on French Asylum Road
42 m · 6 sec · French Asylum Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · French Asylum Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Allentown and Asylum.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
47.7 mi · 00h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Allentown and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Asylum.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Allentown to Asylum?
The road trip is about 121.5 miles (195.6 km) and usually takes 02h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Plains is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.8 miles from Allentown and 60.8 miles from Asylum.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88 miles (141.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.53 one way or $35.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Allentown and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Asylum.
Stop Ideas Near Plains
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 Plains.
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Scranton, PA
White Haven, PA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Asylum. Straight-line distance: 88.04 mi (141.68 km).
#1 Allentown
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 121,470 |
| Coordinates | 40.6084300, -75.4901800 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Asylum
Township in Bradford County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,035 |
| Coordinates | 41.7131300, -76.3335500 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
End: Asylum (-76.33355, 41.71313)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 196 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $17.53 | $35.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $19.73 | $39.46 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $21.25 | $42.51 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $25.65 | $51.31 |
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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