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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on Tilghman Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Tilghman Street
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Continue on Union Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Union Boulevard
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Turn left onto Airport Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Airport Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 22 East: Bethlehem
2606 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway
7.9 mi · 11 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 33 North: Stroudsburg
2728 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto PA-33
21.2 mi · 27 min · PA-33
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Keep slight left to continue on PA 33 North: Bartonsville, Hazleton
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Hazleton
2157 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 611: Scotrun
1720 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto Route 611
4.6 mi · 7 min · Route 611
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Continue on Pocono Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Pocono Boulevard
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Turn right onto Sterling Road
7.1 mi · 12 min · Sterling Road
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Turn right onto State Route 423
3051 ft · 1 min · State Route 423
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Continue on Church Street
2016 ft · 43 sec · Church Street
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Continue on Carlton Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Carlton Road
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Turn straight onto South Sterling Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · South Sterling Road
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Continue on Main Street
4 mi · 9 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right
2794 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
13.3 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 739: Lords Valley , Dingmans Ferry
1604 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto PA-739
1.4 km · 2 min · PA-739
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Turn right onto Well Road
5.5 mi · 10 min · Well Road
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Turn straight
4.6 mi · 10 min
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Turn slight right
50 m · 7 sec
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Continue on Scenic Drive
1037 ft · 46 sec · Scenic Drive
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Turn right
40 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Allentown and Lackawaxen.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mount Pocono.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Lackawaxen. Straight-line distance: 65.83 mi (105.94 km).
#1 Allentown
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 121,470 |
| Coordinates | 40.6084300, -75.4901800 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lackawaxen
Township in Pennsylvania
| Population | 5,178 |
| Coordinates | 41.4820300, -74.9860000 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lackawaxen (-74.986, 41.48203)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 144 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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