How far is Asylum, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Asylum, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 125.2 miles (201.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.3 miles (145.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m 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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Road
125.2 mi
02h 32m
Flight
90.29 mi
145.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.29 mi
Kilometers
145.3 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.2 mi
Kilometers
201.49 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 8:20 AM EDT
Return by in Asylum
Thu, Apr 23, 10:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Asylum
2026-04-23T05:47
Arrive Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 8:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:24 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
Laurel Run
PA

Borough in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

From Asylum
64.7 mi
01h 16m
To Bethlehem
60.5 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.6 mi · 12 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 378 South: Bethlehem, Schoenersville Road

    1072 ft · 26 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 378 South: Bethlehem

    1149 ft · 22 sec

  28. 28

    Continue on Bethlehem Spur Route

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Bethlehem Spur Route

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward Eighth Avenue

    1208 ft · 33 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    620 ft · 22 sec · 8th Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto West Union Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · West Union Boulevard

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Center Street

    129 m · 11 sec · Center Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
47.8 mi · 38%
Tunkhannock Highway
15.8 mi · 13%
Roosevelt Highway
14.8 mi · 12%
Memorial Highway
14 mi · 11%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
8.63 mi · 7%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
8.41 mi · 7%
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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.9 mi
90.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Laurel Run
01h 16m from Asylum
Leave By
1:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Asylum and Sunny near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 125.2 miles (201.5 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Laurel Run is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.7 miles from Asylum and 60.5 miles from Bethlehem.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 90.3 miles (145.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.9 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 1:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.06 one way or $36.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Asylum and Sunny near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Laurel Run

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Laurel Run, 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 Laurel Run.

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

3 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Scranton, PA

26 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Asylum and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 90.29 mi (145.3 km).

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#1 Asylum

Township in Bradford County, Pennsylvania

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

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: (-76.333409, 41.713004)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 201 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.42 gal
16.72 L · about $18.06
Round trip
$36.12
8.84 gal · 33.44 L
Estimated CO2
39.3 kg one way
Round trip: 78.6 kg / 173 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $18.06 $36.12
Mid-grade $4.60 $20.33 $40.66
Premium $4.95 $21.90 $43.79
Diesel $5.98 $26.43 $52.86

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Asylum and Bethlehem. The current time is 05:47:55.

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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.