How far is City of Scranton, PA from Lehighton, PA?
The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Lehighton, PA is about 53.3 miles (85.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.
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 in southeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Scranton and Lehighton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton and Lehighton.
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Start on Cedar Avenue
553 ft · 11 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Continue on Cedar Avenue
122 m · 13 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Turn left onto River Street
1.4 km · 2 min · River Street
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Take the ramp right
1178 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
8.4 mi · 9 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 315 South: Pittston
1109 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
944 ft · 23 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 476, I 81 North, PATP
104 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 476: Clarks Summit, Allentown
1968 ft · 58 sec
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Continue straight
152 m · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown
1654 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
38.5 mi · 43 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward US 209: Lehighton, Stroudsburg
1815 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 209 South: Lehighton
1174 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 209 South: Lehighton
128 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto Interchange Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Interchange Road
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Continue on Bridge Street
2482 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street
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Continue on Bankway Street
550 ft · 7 sec · Bankway Street
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Continue on Sargent Stanley Hoffman Boulevard
2940 ft · 51 sec · Sargent Stanley Hoffman Boulevard
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Turn sharp left onto North First Street
1290 ft · 23 sec · North First Street
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Turn right onto North Street
950 ft · 32 sec · North Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 3rd Street
25 m · 8 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Mahoning Street
142 m · 17 sec · Mahoning Street
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Turn left onto South 4th Street
27 m · 4 sec · South 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Scranton and Lehighton.
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
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
38.5 mi · 00h 43m
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 City of Scranton and Mostly Cloudy near Lehighton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Scranton to Lehighton?
The road trip is about 53.3 miles (85.8 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Penn Lake Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.7 miles from City of Scranton and 26.7 miles from Lehighton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 4:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.39 one way or $16.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around City of Scranton and Mostly Cloudy near Lehighton.
Stop Ideas Near Penn Lake Park
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 Penn Lake Park.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Lehighton. Straight-line distance: 39.51 mi (63.59 km).
#1 City of Scranton
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 76,089 |
| Coordinates | 41.4043700, -75.6649100 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lehighton
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 5,296 |
| Coordinates | 40.8337000, -75.7138000 |
| Altitude | 174 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lehighton (-75.7138, 40.8337)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $4.46 | $8.39 | $16.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $9.26 | $18.52 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $9.97 | $19.95 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $12.31 | $24.63 |
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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