This 56.3-mile journey from Asylum to the City of Scranton in Pennsylvania's Northeast region is a straightforward 1-day trip, estimated to take about 1 hour and 24 minutes. You'll be covering ground primarily on local roads, with no highway driving involved, so expect a more intimate connection with the landscape. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $9, making it an economical choice for a short excursion. Given its manageable length and duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day adventure, allowing for a relaxed pace without the need for an overnight stay. It's a practical drive that gets you from point A to B efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
30 miles from Asylum, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 50m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Roosevelt Highway
25 mi
39m
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
9 mi
13m
PA 187
8.8 mi
15m
Morgan Highway
4.6 mi
8m
Pennsylvania Route 92
2.9 mi
5m
Winola Road
2.4 mi
4m
North Scranton Expressway
2.1 mi
3m
French Asylum Road
1.5 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Roosevelt Highway
— 25 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Asylum, PA and City of Scranton, PA.
1
Start on French Asylum Road
29 ft·1 sec·French Asylum Road
2
Continue on French Asylum Road
0.8 mi·2 min·French Asylum Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto French Asylum Road
0.7 mi·1 min·French Asylum Road
4
Turn left onto VFW Road
0.8 mi·3 min·VFW Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto PA 187
8.8 mi·15 min·PA 187
6
Turn left onto Wyalusing-New Albany Road
0.8 mi·1 min·Wyalusing-New Albany Road
7
At end of road, turn right onto US 6
6.5 mi·9 min·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Use the right lane.
8
Continue on US 6
7.4 mi·10 min·Roosevelt Highway
9
Continue on US 6
0.5 mi·46 sec·River Street
10
Continue on US 6
0.3 mi·38 sec·Main Street
11
Continue on US 6
7.4 mi·11 min·Roosevelt Highway
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn straight onto US 6
2.5 mi·4 min·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Toward US 6 Bypass East: ScrantonUse the straight lane.
13
Turn right onto PA 92
2.9 mi·5 min·Pennsylvania Route 92
Use the right lane.
14
Continue on PA 92
1.2 mi·2 min·Roosevelt Highway
15
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 307
2.2 mi·3 min·Roosevelt Highway
16
Keep slight right at fork onto PA 307
6.7 mi·11 min·Roosevelt Highway
17
Continue on PA 307
0.1 mi·13 sec·Airport Drive
18
Turn straight onto PA 307
2.4 mi·4 min·Winola Road
19
Turn slight right onto PA 307
4.6 mi·8 min·Morgan Highway
Use the left lane.
20
At end of road, turn left onto PA 307
308 ft·7 sec·North Keyser Avenue
Use the left lane.
21
Take the ramp onto PA 307
0.2 mi·30 sec·PA 307
Toward US 11 South, PA 307 SouthUse the right lane.
22
Merge onto US 11; PA 307
2.1 mi·3 min·North Scranton Expressway
Use the straight lane.
23
Continue on US 11; PA 307
0.2 mi·36 sec·Mulberry Street
Use the straight lane.
24
Turn right onto Penn Avenue
0.3 mi·44 sec·Penn Avenue
Use the right lane.
25
At end of road, turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue
0.3 mi·35 sec·Lackawanna Avenue
26
Turn right onto CR 3023
0.1 mi·10 sec·Cedar Avenue
27
Arrive at destination
Cedar Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a short, 1-day trip of just 56.3 miles and 1 hour and 24 minutes, you have the flexibility to leave whenever suits you best. Consider an early start to enjoy the full day at your destination in Scranton. While there are no specific 'stops' noted, pacing yourself with short breaks is always a good idea on any drive. Keep an eye out for the frequent turns that define this route; they are a key characteristic of the journey. With a fuel cost estimated at $9, you won't need extensive refueling stops, but it's wise to start with a full tank from Asylum.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 30 miles from Asylum, PA, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 25 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 13 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30 miles or 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Scranton, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Asylum, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Asylum, PA
This is one driving day of about 60 miles and 1h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 miles from Asylum, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Roosevelt Highway for about 25 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 11.9 and 59.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
11.9 mi into trip|~23m in|US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway
At end of road, turn right onto US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
36.5 mi into trip|~1h in|PA 92 / Pennsylvania Route 92
Turn right onto PA 92 / Pennsylvania Route 92
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
56.7 mi into trip|~1h 36m in|PA 307 / North Keyser Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto PA 307 / North Keyser Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
56.8 mi into trip|~1h 36m in|PA 307
Take the ramp onto PA 307 toward US 11 South, PA 307 South
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward US 11 South, PA 307 South
6
59.3 mi into trip|~1h 41m in|Penn Avenue
Turn right onto Penn Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.95 one way
$19.89 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg21 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$10.89
$21.79
premium
$4.93
$11.64
$23.27
diesel
$5.61
$13.25
$26.49
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
18
0
$6.30
$2.88
Efficient EV
15
0
$5.25
$2.40
EV Truck/SUV
24
0
$8.40
$3.84
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Asylum, PA
Afternoon
in Asylum on Sunday
Local time
3:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
City of Scranton, PA
Afternoon
in City of Scranton on Sunday
Local time
3:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Partly Cloudy
NE 1 to 6 mph2% chanceLive forecast
66°F
Brookside, PA
30 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
9 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 42m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
The drive from Asylum to Scranton is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be navigating a series of turns and changes in direction rather than cruising on long, straightaways. With a 0% highway share, you'll remain on local roads for the entire 56.3 miles. There isn't a 'longest stretch' specified, suggesting a continuous engagement with the road and its twists and turns. This type of driving experience offers a more engaging feel behind the wheel, keeping you actively involved in navigating the route as it progresses through the local terrain.
Only 23% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25 mi on Roosevelt Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.9 miles in near US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 60 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.9 miles (US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 36.5 miles (PA 92 / Pennsylvania Route 92): Lane positioning matters here; at 56.7 miles (PA 307 / North Keyser Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 42m. Total distance: 60 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25 miles on Roosevelt Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at City of Scranton, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 11.9 miles (US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 36.5 miles (PA 92 / Pennsylvania Route 92): Lane positioning matters here; at 56.7 miles (PA 307 / North Keyser Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at City of Scranton, PA before heading back.
