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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on Wyoming Avenue
995 ft · 43 sec · Wyoming Avenue
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Turn left onto Mulberry Street
1297 ft · 50 sec · Mulberry Street
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Continue on North Scranton Expressway
2.2 mi · 3 min · North Scranton Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 307 North
818 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto North Keyser Avenue
533 ft · 15 sec · North Keyser Avenue
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Turn right onto Morgan Highway
4.6 mi · 8 min · Morgan Highway
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Turn straight onto Winola Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Winola Road
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Continue on Airport Drive
661 ft · 13 sec · Airport Drive
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Continue on Roosevelt Highway
9.8 mi · 17 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
2.6 mi · 4 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Merge slight left onto Roosevelt Highway
7.2 mi · 11 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1588 ft · 39 sec · Main Street
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Continue on River Street
2625 ft · 46 sec · River Street
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Continue on Roosevelt Highway
7.4 mi · 11 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
6.5 mi · 9 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Turn left onto Wyalusing-New Albany Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Wyalusing-New Albany Road
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Turn right
8.8 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto VFW Road
1.3 km · 3 min · VFW Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto French Asylum Road
1.2 km · 2 min · French Asylum Road
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Continue on French Asylum Road
1.3 km · 2 min · French Asylum Road
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Continue on French Asylum Road
42 m · 6 sec · French Asylum Road
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Asylum. Straight-line distance: 40.45 mi (65.1 km).
#1 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Asylum
Township in Bradford County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,035 |
| Coordinates | 41.7131300, -76.3335500 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
End: Asylum (-76.33355, 41.71313)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 96 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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