How far is Allentown, PA from Lackawaxen, PA?

The driving distance from Allentown, PA to Lackawaxen, PA is about 89.8 miles (144.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.8 miles (105.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
89.78 mi
02h 17m
Flight
65.83 mi
105.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.83 mi
Kilometers
105.94 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.78 mi
Kilometers
144.49 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lackawaxen
Thu, Apr 23, 5:06 AM EDT
Return by in Allentown
Thu, Apr 23, 7:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Allentown
2026-04-23T02:49
Arrive Lackawaxen
Thu, Apr 23, 5:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Allentown
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
Mount Pocono
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Allentown
44.9 mi
01h 08m
To Lackawaxen
44.9 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Allentown and Lackawaxen.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Allentown and Lackawaxen.

  1. 1

    Start on Tilghman Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Tilghman Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Union Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Union Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Airport Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Airport Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 22 East: Bethlehem

    2606 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    7.9 mi · 11 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 33 North: Stroudsburg

    2728 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto PA-33

    21.2 mi · 27 min · PA-33

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 33 North: Bartonsville, Hazleton

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Hazleton

    2157 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Keystone Shortway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 611: Scotrun

    1720 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Route 611

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Route 611

  13. 13

    Continue on Pocono Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Pocono Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Sterling Road

    7.1 mi · 12 min · Sterling Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto State Route 423

    3051 ft · 1 min · State Route 423

  16. 16

    Continue on Church Street

    2016 ft · 43 sec · Church Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Carlton Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Carlton Road

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto South Sterling Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · South Sterling Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    4 mi · 9 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Take the ramp slight right

    2794 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    13.3 mi · 15 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 739: Lords Valley , Dingmans Ferry

    1604 ft · 46 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto PA-739

    1.4 km · 2 min · PA-739

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Well Road

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Well Road

  25. 25

    Turn straight

    4.6 mi · 10 min

  26. 26

    Turn slight right

    50 m · 7 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on Scenic Drive

    1037 ft · 46 sec · Scenic Drive

  28. 28

    Turn right

    40 m · 4 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Allentown and Lackawaxen.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
PA-33
21.2 mi · 24%
Main Street
17.8 mi · 20%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
7.88 mi · 9%
Sterling Road
7.05 mi · 8%
Well Road
5.53 mi · 6%
Route 611
4.65 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

PA-33

Merge slight left onto PA-33

21.2 mi · 00h 27m

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
02h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24 mi
65.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Pocono
01h 08m from Allentown
Leave By
1:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Allentown and Mostly Sunny near Lackawaxen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Allentown to Lackawaxen?

The road trip is about 89.8 miles (144.5 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?

Mount Pocono is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.9 miles from Allentown and 44.9 miles from Lackawaxen.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 65.8 miles (105.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 1:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.95 one way or $25.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Allentown and Mostly Sunny near Lackawaxen.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Pocono

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Scranton, PA

41 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

46 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

New Brunswick station

104 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Lackawaxen. Straight-line distance: 65.83 mi (105.94 km).

Allentown

#1 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Lackawaxen

#2 Lackawaxen

Township in Pennsylvania

Population5,178
Coordinates41.4820300, -74.9860000
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: Allentown (-75.49018, 40.60843)
End: Lackawaxen (-74.986, 41.48203)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.17 gal
11.99 L · about $12.95
Round trip
$25.91
6.34 gal · 23.98 L
Estimated CO2
28.2 kg one way
Round trip: 56.3 kg / 124 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.95 $25.91
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.58 $29.16
Premium $4.95 $15.70 $31.41
Diesel $5.98 $18.96 $37.91

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 Allentown and Lackawaxen. The current time is 02:49:02.

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.