How far is Asylum, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Asylum, PA to Bristol, PA is about 175.7 miles (282.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.6 miles (218.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
175.74 mi
03h 20m
Flight
135.64 mi
218.29 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.64 mi
Kilometers
218.29 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.74 mi
Kilometers
282.83 km
Drive Time
03h 20m

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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 03h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Tue, May 12, 10:51 PM EDT
Return by in Asylum
Wed, May 13, 2:11 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 Bristol
Tue, May 12, 10:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Asylum
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Jim Thorpe
PA

Borough and county seat of Carbon County, Pennsylvania

From Asylum
90 mi
01h 40m
To Bristol
85.7 mi
01h 40m

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
68°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 Bristol.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    85.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 276 East: New Jersey

    1651 ft · 40 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    23.5 mi · 27 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward US 13: Levittown, Bristol

    1.5 km · 2 min

  26. 26

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  29. 29

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  32. 32

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
85.3 mi · 49%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
23.6 mi · 13%
Tunkhannock Highway
15.8 mi · 9%
Roosevelt Highway
14.8 mi · 8%
Memorial Highway
14 mi · 8%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
8.41 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

85.3 mi · 01h 32m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.1 mi
135.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jim Thorpe
01h 40m from Asylum
Leave By
10:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving Asylum and Sunny near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 175.7 miles (282.8 km) and usually takes 03h 20m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Jim Thorpe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90 miles from Asylum and 85.7 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 135.6 miles (218.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.33 one way or $50.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Jim Thorpe

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jim Thorpe, 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 Jim Thorpe.

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

43 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

60 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

95 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Asylum and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 135.64 mi (218.29 km).

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#1 Asylum

Township in Bradford County, Pennsylvania

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

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: (-76.333409, 41.713004)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 283 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.2 gal
23.47 L · about $25.33
Round trip
$50.67
12.4 gal · 46.94 L
Estimated CO2
55.1 kg one way
Round trip: 110.2 kg / 243 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $25.33 $50.67
Mid-grade $4.60 $28.51 $57.03
Premium $4.95 $30.71 $61.43
Diesel $5.98 $37.08 $74.15

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 Bristol. The current time is 19:30:51.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.