How far is Harrisburg, PA from Lackawaxen, PA?

The driving distance from Harrisburg, PA to Lackawaxen, PA is about 167.6 miles (269.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.6 miles (208.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
167.56 mi
03h 30m
Flight
129.63 mi
208.62 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.63 mi
Kilometers
208.62 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.56 mi
Kilometers
269.66 km
Drive Time
03h 30m

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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 03h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lackawaxen
Sun, May 31, 5:12 PM EDT
Return by in Harrisburg
Sun, May 31, 8:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrisburg
2026-05-31T13:41
Arrive Lackawaxen
Sun, May 31, 5:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harrisburg
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Conyngham
PA

Borough in southwestern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

From Harrisburg
83.7 mi
01h 45m
To Lackawaxen
83.8 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 7th Street

    27 m · 3 sec · North 7th Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North 7th Street

    25 m · 3 sec · North 7th Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto North 7th Street

    2757 ft · 2 min · North 7th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Maclay Street

    2176 ft · 55 sec · Maclay Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Cameron Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Cameron Street

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 South, I 81 North, US 322 East: Carlisle, Hazleton, Allentown

    1003 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 North, US 322 East: Hazleton, Allentown

    2731 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    116.8 mi · 2 hr 18 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I-84 east, US 6 east

    2101 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    1448 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mt Pocono, Milford

    2050 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East: Milford

    30.4 mi · 35 min

  15. 15

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

    1604 ft · 46 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto PA-739

    1.4 km · 2 min · PA-739

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Well Road

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Well Road

  18. 18

    Turn straight

    4.6 mi · 10 min

  19. 19

    Turn slight right

    50 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Scenic Drive

    1037 ft · 46 sec · Scenic Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right

    40 m · 4 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
American Legion Memorial Highway
119 mi · 71%
I 84 East
34.2 mi · 20%
Well Road
5.53 mi · 3%
North Cameron Street
0.91 mi · 1%
PA-739
0.86 mi · 1%
I-84 east
0.67 mi
Longest Stretch

American Legion Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

117 mi · 02h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38 mi
129.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Conyngham
01h 45m from Harrisburg
Leave By
9:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg to Lackawaxen?

The road trip is about 167.6 miles (269.7 km) and usually takes 03h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Conyngham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.7 miles from Harrisburg and 83.8 miles from Lackawaxen.

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

The direct path is about 129.6 miles (208.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 38 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.15 one way or $48.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Conyngham

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

32 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

57 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

105 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and Lackawaxen. Straight-line distance: 129.63 mi (208.62 km).

Harrisburg

#1 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

Population49,322
Coordinates40.2737000, -76.8844200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Lackawaxen

#2 Lackawaxen

Township in Pennsylvania

Population5,178
Coordinates41.4820300, -74.9860000
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: Harrisburg (-76.88442, 40.2737)
End: Lackawaxen (-74.986, 41.48203)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 270 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.91 gal
22.38 L · about $24.15
Round trip
$48.30
11.82 gal · 44.76 L
Estimated CO2
52.5 kg one way
Round trip: 105 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $24.15 $48.30
Mid-grade $4.60 $27.18 $54.36
Premium $4.95 $29.28 $58.56
Diesel $5.98 $35.34 $70.68

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Harrisburg and Lackawaxen. The current time is 13:41:24.

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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.