How far is Scranton, PA from Asylum, PA?

The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Asylum, PA is about 59.6 miles (95.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
59.57 mi
01h 42m
Flight
40.45 mi
65.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.45 mi
Kilometers
65.1 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.57 mi
Kilometers
95.87 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Asylum
Thu, Apr 23, 4:16 AM EDT
Return by in Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scranton
2026-04-23T02:33
Arrive Asylum
Thu, Apr 23, 4:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Scranton
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
Meshoppen
PA

Township in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania

From Scranton
29.8 mi
00h 51m
To Asylum
29.8 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 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 Scranton and Asylum.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wyoming Avenue

    995 ft · 43 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mulberry Street

    1297 ft · 50 sec · Mulberry Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Scranton Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Scranton Expressway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307 North

    818 ft · 44 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Keyser Avenue

    533 ft · 15 sec · North Keyser Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Morgan Highway

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Morgan Highway

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Winola Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Winola Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Airport Drive

    661 ft · 13 sec · Airport Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    9.8 mi · 17 min · Roosevelt Highway

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Roosevelt Highway

    7.2 mi · 11 min · Roosevelt Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    1588 ft · 39 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on River Street

    2625 ft · 46 sec · River Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Roosevelt Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

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

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Wyalusing-New Albany Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Wyalusing-New Albany Road

  18. 18

    Turn right

    8.8 mi · 15 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto VFW Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · VFW Road

  20. 20

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

    1.2 km · 2 min · French Asylum Road

  21. 21

    Continue on French Asylum Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · French Asylum Road

  22. 22

    Continue on French Asylum Road

    42 m · 6 sec · French Asylum Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · French Asylum Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Scranton 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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Roosevelt Highway
27.7 mi · 46%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
9.16 mi · 15%
Morgan Highway
4.62 mi · 8%
Winola Road
2.43 mi · 4%
North Scranton Expressway
2.16 mi · 4%
French Asylum Road
1.55 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Roosevelt Highway

Continue on Roosevelt Highway

9.76 mi · 00h 17m

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
01h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.1 mi
40.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Meshoppen
00h 51m from Scranton
Leave By
3:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Scranton and Sunny near Asylum.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 59.6 miles (95.9 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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 Scranton and 29.8 miles from Asylum.

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 19.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.58 one way or $17.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Scranton and Sunny near Asylum.

Stop Ideas Near Meshoppen

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

39 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

43 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Asylum. Straight-line distance: 40.45 mi (65.1 km).

Scranton

#1 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
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#2 Asylum

Township in Bradford County, Pennsylvania

Population1,035
Coordinates41.7131300, -76.3335500
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Start: Scranton (-75.6649, 41.40916)
End: Asylum (-76.33355, 41.71313)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.1 gal
7.96 L · about $8.58
Round trip
$17.16
4.2 gal · 15.92 L
Estimated CO2
18.7 kg one way
Round trip: 37.3 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.58 $17.16
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.66 $19.32
Premium $4.95 $10.40 $20.81
Diesel $5.98 $12.56 $25.12

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 Scranton and Asylum. The current time is 02:33:45.

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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.