How far is Whitman, PA from Asylum, PA?
The driving distance from Whitman, PA to Asylum, PA is about 176 miles (283.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 138.6 miles (223 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 00m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 00m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough and county seat of Carbon County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Whitman and Asylum.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitman and Asylum.
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Start on Vollmer Street
71 m · 12 sec · Vollmer Street
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Turn right onto South 5th Street
735 ft · 27 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn left onto Ritner Street
136 m · 25 sec · Ritner Street
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Turn left onto South 6th Street
1416 ft · 45 sec · South 6th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Oregon Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue
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Continue straight
785 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway
15.4 mi · 22 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
3232 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Mid-County Expressway
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Turn slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
885 ft · 14 sec · Mid-County Expressway
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
85.6 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 115: Wilkes-Barre, Bear Creek
1.1 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto Bear Creek Boulevard
4.3 mi · 7 min · Bear Creek Boulevard
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Continue straight
9.8 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right
155 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tunkhannock Highway
15.5 mi · 25 min · Tunkhannock Highway
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Continue on Hunter Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Hunter Highway
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Continue on Tunkhannock Highway
1363 ft · 55 sec · Tunkhannock Highway
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Turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
2.1 mi · 3 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 Whitman 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.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
85.6 mi · 01h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Whitman and Sunny near Asylum.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Whitman to Asylum?
The road trip is about 176 miles (283.3 km) and usually takes 04h 00m 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 88 miles from Whitman and 88 miles from Asylum.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 138.6 miles (223 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.4 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 9:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.37 one way or $50.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Whitman and Sunny near Asylum.
Stop Ideas Near Jim Thorpe
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 Jim Thorpe.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Whitman and Asylum. Straight-line distance: 138.56 mi (222.99 km).
#1 Whitman
A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,732 |
| Coordinates | 39.9167800, -75.1554600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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: 283 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $25.37 | $50.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $28.56 | $57.12 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $30.76 | $61.53 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $37.14 | $74.27 |
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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