How far is Bethlehem, PA from Asylum, PA?

The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Asylum, PA is about 128.4 miles (206.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.3 miles (145.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 15m 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
128.38 mi
03h 07m
Flight
90.29 mi
145.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

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

Driving Distance

Road route
128.38 mi
Kilometers
206.61 km
Drive Time
03h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Asylum
Thu, Apr 23, 7:16 AM EDT
Return by in Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 10:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethlehem
2026-04-23T04:08
Arrive Asylum
Thu, Apr 23, 7:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 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
10:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bethlehem
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
Laflin
PA

Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

From Bethlehem
64.2 mi
01h 33m
To Asylum
64.2 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Linden Street

    112 m · 13 sec · Linden Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Union Boulevard

    4.9 mi · 9 min · East Union Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Tilghman Street

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Tilghman Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 476, PATP

    1969 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 476 North: Scranton

    2250 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    47.7 mi · 52 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 115: Wilkes-Barre, Bear Creek

    1.1 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Bear Creek Boulevard

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Bear Creek Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    9.8 mi · 17 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    155 m · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Tunkhannock Highway

    15.5 mi · 25 min · Tunkhannock Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Hunter Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Hunter Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Tunkhannock Highway

    1363 ft · 55 sec · Tunkhannock Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

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

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Roosevelt Highway

    7.2 mi · 11 min · Roosevelt Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    1588 ft · 39 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on River Street

    2625 ft · 46 sec · River Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Roosevelt Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

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

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Wyalusing-New Albany Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Wyalusing-New Albany Road

  21. 21

    Turn right

    8.8 mi · 15 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto VFW Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · VFW Road

  23. 23

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

    1.2 km · 2 min · French Asylum Road

  24. 24

    Continue on French Asylum Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · French Asylum Road

  25. 25

    Continue on French Asylum Road

    42 m · 6 sec · French Asylum Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · French Asylum Road

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
47.7 mi · 37%
Tunkhannock Highway
15.8 mi · 12%
Roosevelt Highway
14.6 mi · 11%
Bear Creek Boulevard
14.2 mi · 11%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
8.59 mi · 7%
Tilghman Street
6.41 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.1 mi
90.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Laflin
01h 33m from Bethlehem
Leave By
10:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bethlehem and Sunny near Asylum.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 128.4 miles (206.6 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?

Laflin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.2 miles from Bethlehem and 64.2 miles from Asylum.

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 38.1 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 10:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.51 one way or $37.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Laflin

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

8 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

18 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 Bethlehem and Asylum. Straight-line distance: 90.29 mi (145.3 km).

Bethlehem

#1 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
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#2 Asylum

Township in Bradford County, Pennsylvania

Population1,035
Coordinates41.7131300, -76.3335500
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethlehem (-75.37046, 40.62593)
End: Asylum (-76.33355, 41.71313)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.53 gal
17.15 L · about $18.51
Round trip
$37.02
9.06 gal · 34.3 L
Estimated CO2
40.3 kg one way
Round trip: 80.5 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $18.51 $37.02
Mid-grade $4.60 $20.83 $41.67
Premium $4.95 $22.44 $44.88
Diesel $5.98 $27.09 $54.18

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 Bethlehem and Asylum. The current time is 04:08:34.

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.