How far is Asylum, PA from Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Asylum, PA to Scranton, PA is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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
Driving 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 01h 22m.
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 Wyoming County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Asylum and Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Asylum and Scranton.
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Start on French Asylum Road
9 m · 1 sec · French Asylum Road
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Continue on French Asylum Road
1.3 km · 2 min · French Asylum Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto French Asylum Road
1.2 km · 2 min · French Asylum Road
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Turn left onto VFW Road
1.3 km · 3 min · VFW Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
8.8 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto Wyalusing-New Albany Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Wyalusing-New Albany Road
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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
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Continue on Roosevelt Highway
7.4 mi · 11 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Continue on River Street
2625 ft · 46 sec · River Street
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Continue on Main Street
1588 ft · 39 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Roosevelt Highway
7.4 mi · 11 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Turn straight onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Turn right onto Pennsylvania Route 92
2.9 mi · 6 min · Pennsylvania Route 92
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Continue on Roosevelt Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Roosevelt Highway
2.2 mi · 4 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Roosevelt Highway
6.7 mi · 12 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Continue on Airport Drive
661 ft · 13 sec · Airport Drive
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Turn straight onto Winola Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Winola Road
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Turn slight right onto Morgan Highway
4.6 mi · 8 min · Morgan Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Keyser Avenue
94 m · 8 sec · North Keyser Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward US 11 South, PA 307 South
1153 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Scranton Expressway
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Scranton Expressway
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Continue on Mulberry Street
884 ft · 36 sec · Mulberry Street
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Turn right onto Penn Avenue
526 ft · 18 sec · Penn Avenue
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Turn left onto Linden Street
135 m · 13 sec · Linden Street
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Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
131 m · 15 sec · Wyoming Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Asylum and Scranton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn left
8.79 mi · 00h 15m
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 Asylum and Mostly Sunny near Scranton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Asylum to Scranton?
The road trip is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?
Meshoppen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.8 miles from Asylum and 26 miles from Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 3:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.05 one way or $16.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Asylum and Mostly Sunny near Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Meshoppen
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 Meshoppen.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Asylum and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 40.45 mi (65.1 km).
#1 Asylum
Township in Bradford County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,035 |
| Coordinates | 41.7131300, -76.3335500 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $8.05 | $16.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.06 | $18.12 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.76 | $19.52 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $11.78 | $23.56 |
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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