How far is East Side, PA from Lehighton, PA?
The driving distance from East Side, PA to Lehighton, PA is about 26.7 miles (43 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16 miles (25.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough and county seat of Carbon County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Side and Lehighton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Side and Lehighton.
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Start on South River Street
19 m · 2 sec · South River Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto River Street
969 ft · 24 sec · River Street
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Continue on State Street
3.5 mi · 5 min · State Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 476
1090 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown
1303 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
18.6 mi · 20 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 East Side and Lehighton.
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.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
18.6 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving East Side and Mostly Sunny near Lehighton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Side to Lehighton?
The road trip is about 26.7 miles (43 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Jim Thorpe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from East Side and 13.4 miles from Lehighton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16 miles (25.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.84 one way or $7.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around East Side and Mostly Sunny near Lehighton.
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 East Side and Lehighton. Straight-line distance: 16 mi (25.75 km).
#1 East Side
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 301 |
| Coordinates | 41.0614700, -75.7693600 |
| Altitude | 343 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lehighton
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 5,296 |
| Coordinates | 40.8337000, -75.7138000 |
| Altitude | 174 |
| Country | United States |
End: South 4th Street (-75.71376, 40.833703)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.32 | $8.65 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.66 | $9.31 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.62 | $11.24 |
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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