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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.73 mi
00h 31m
Flight
16 mi
25.75 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16 mi
Kilometers
25.75 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.73 mi
Kilometers
43.02 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lehighton
Sat, Apr 18, 8:20 AM EDT
Return by in East Side
Sat, Apr 18, 8:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Side
2026-04-18T07:49
Arrive Lehighton
Sat, Apr 18, 8:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in East Side
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Jim Thorpe
PA

Borough and county seat of Carbon County, Pennsylvania

From East Side
13.4 mi
00h 15m
To Lehighton
13.4 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SE
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on South River Street

    19 m · 2 sec · South River Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto River Street

    969 ft · 24 sec · River Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Street

    3.5 mi · 5 min · State Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 476

    1090 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    18.6 mi · 20 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 209: Lehighton, Stroudsburg

    1815 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 209 South: Lehighton

    1174 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 209 South: Lehighton

    128 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Interchange Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Interchange Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Bridge Street

    2482 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Bankway Street

    550 ft · 7 sec · Bankway Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Sargent Stanley Hoffman Boulevard

    2940 ft · 51 sec · Sargent Stanley Hoffman Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn sharp left onto North First Street

    1290 ft · 23 sec · North First Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Street

    950 ft · 32 sec · North Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 3rd Street

    25 m · 8 sec · 3rd Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Mahoning Street

    142 m · 17 sec · Mahoning Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South 4th Street

    27 m · 4 sec · South 4th Street

  19. 19

    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.

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
18.6 mi · 70%
State Street
3.51 mi · 13%
Interchange Road
1.63 mi · 6%
Sargent Stanley Hoffman Boulevard
0.56 mi · 2%
Bridge Street
0.47 mi · 2%
US 209
0.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
16 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jim Thorpe
00h 15m from East Side
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jim Thorpe, 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 Jim Thorpe.

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

43 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

60 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

95 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Side and Lehighton. Straight-line distance: 16 mi (25.75 km).

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#1 East Side

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population301
Coordinates41.0614700, -75.7693600
Altitude343
CountryUnited States
Lehighton

#2 Lehighton

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population5,296
Coordinates40.8337000, -75.7138000
Altitude174
CountryUnited States
Start: South River Street (-75.76931, 41.061488)
End: South 4th Street (-75.71376, 40.833703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.94 gal
3.57 L · about $3.84
Round trip
$7.68
1.88 gal · 7.14 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.7 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between East Side and Lehighton. The current time is 07:49:21.

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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.