How far is Asylum, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Asylum, PA to Allentown, PA is about 117.6 miles (189.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88 miles (141.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 47m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
117.53 mi
02h 23m
Flight
88.04 mi
141.68 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.04 mi
Kilometers
141.68 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.53 mi
Kilometers
189.15 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Tue, May 12, 9:54 PM EDT
Return by in Asylum
Wed, May 13, 12:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Asylum
2026-05-12T19:30
Arrive Allentown
Tue, May 12, 9:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Asylum
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Plains
PA

Township in eastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

From Asylum
61 mi
01h 12m
To Allentown
56.5 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Tuesday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Asylum and Allentown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Asylum and Allentown.

  1. 1

    Start on French Asylum Road

    9 m · 1 sec · French Asylum Road

  2. 2

    Continue on French Asylum Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · French Asylum Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto French Asylum Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · French Asylum Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto VFW Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · VFW Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left

    8.8 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Wyalusing-New Albany Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Wyalusing-New Albany Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    6.5 mi · 9 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Roosevelt Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on River Street

    2625 ft · 46 sec · River Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1588 ft · 39 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Roosevelt Highway

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    91 m · 10 sec · Bridge Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Tunkhannock Highway

    1063 ft · 36 sec · Tunkhannock Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Hunter Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Hunter Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Tunkhannock Highway

    15.6 mi · 25 min · Tunkhannock Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Memorial Highway

    9.7 mi · 16 min · Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP

    1823 ft · 44 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on PATP

    550 ft · 13 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    2318 ft · 57 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    47.8 mi · 52 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg

    2233 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto US 22 East: Allentown

    975 ft · 29 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1762 ft · 27 sec · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 309 South: Quakertown

    2245 ft · 55 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    2844 ft · 44 sec

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward Tilghman Street East

    886 ft · 22 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Tilghman Street

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Tilghman Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Asylum and Allentown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
47.8 mi · 41%
Tunkhannock Highway
15.8 mi · 13%
Roosevelt Highway
14.8 mi · 13%
Memorial Highway
14 mi · 12%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
8.41 mi · 7%
Tilghman Street
3.63 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

47.8 mi · 00h 52m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.6 mi
88 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plains
01h 12m from Asylum
Leave By
1:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving Asylum and Sunny near Allentown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Asylum to Allentown?

The road trip is about 117.6 miles (189.2 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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 61 miles from Asylum and 56.5 miles from Allentown.

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 29.6 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 1:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.96 one way or $33.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around Asylum and Sunny near Allentown.

Stop Ideas Near Plains

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Plains, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plains.

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

4 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

21 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

White Haven, PA

26 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Asylum and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 88.04 mi (141.68 km).

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#1 Asylum

Township in Bradford County, Pennsylvania

Population1,035
Coordinates41.7131300, -76.3335500
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: (-76.333409, 41.713004)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 189 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.15 gal
15.7 L · about $16.96
Round trip
$33.91
8.3 gal · 31.4 L
Estimated CO2
36.9 kg one way
Round trip: 73.8 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $16.96 $33.91
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.09 $38.17
Premium $4.95 $20.56 $41.12
Diesel $5.98 $24.82 $49.63

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Asylum and Allentown. The current time is 19:30:35.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.