How far is Lackawaxen, PA from Haverford, PA?

The driving distance from Lackawaxen, PA to Haverford, PA is about 136.8 miles (220.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.8 miles (165.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
136.81 mi
02h 39m
Flight
102.76 mi
165.38 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.76 mi
Kilometers
165.38 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.81 mi
Kilometers
220.17 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverford
Sun, May 31, 2:39 PM EDT
Return by in Lackawaxen
Sun, May 31, 5:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lackawaxen
2026-05-31T12:00
Arrive Haverford
Sun, May 31, 2:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lackawaxen
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Jim Thorpe
PA

Borough and county seat of Carbon County, Pennsylvania

From Lackawaxen
71.5 mi
01h 19m
To Haverford
65.3 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    40 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Scenic Drive

    1200 ft · 51 sec · Scenic Drive

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    4.6 mi · 10 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    5.5 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto PA-739

    1.1 km · 1 min · PA-739

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1944 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    13.3 mi · 15 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 507: Greentown, Lake Wallenpaupack

    1439 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Lake Wallenpaupack Road

    4.1 mi · 10 min · Lake Wallenpaupack Road

  10. 10

    Continue on South Sterling Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · South Sterling Road

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Carlton Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Carlton Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Church Street

    2016 ft · 43 sec · Church Street

  13. 13

    Continue on State Route 423

    3051 ft · 1 min · State Route 423

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Church Street

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Church Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Main Street

    138 m · 10 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Prospect Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Prospect Street

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight left

    1507 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    6.7 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton

    2336 ft · 57 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    9 mi · 10 min · Keystone Shortway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 115: Brodheadsville, Blakeslee

    2148 ft · 52 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    55 m · 4 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  24. 24

    Turn right

    7.2 mi · 11 min

  25. 25

    Take the ramp left toward PATP South, I 476 South: Allentown

    1499 ft · 37 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  27. 27

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  29. 29

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Valley Forge

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Valley Forge

    159 m · 13 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on Conshohocken

    628 ft · 21 sec

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Matsonford Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Matsonford Road

  34. 34

    Turn left onto West Montgomery Avenue

    4.3 mi · 10 min · West Montgomery Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Woodside Road

    525 ft · 24 sec · Woodside Road

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Winsor Lane

    105 m · 18 sec · Winsor Lane

  37. 37

    Turn left

    3 m · 1 sec

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
38 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
67.3 mi · 49%
PA-739
14.4 mi · 11%
Keystone Shortway
9 mi · 7%
Prospect Street
7.7 mi · 6%
Scenic Drive
5.76 mi · 4%
Church Street
4.92 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

66.8 mi · 01h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34 mi
102.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jim Thorpe
01h 19m from Lackawaxen
Leave By
1:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lackawaxen and Sunny near Haverford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lackawaxen to Haverford?

The road trip is about 136.8 miles (220.2 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

Jim Thorpe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.5 miles from Lackawaxen and 65.3 miles from Haverford.

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

The direct path is about 102.8 miles (165.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 34 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 1:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.74 one way or $39.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Lackawaxen and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 102.76 mi (165.38 km).

Lackawaxen

#1 Lackawaxen

Township in Pennsylvania

Population5,178
Coordinates41.4820300, -74.9860000
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Haverford

#2 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Delaware Drive (-74.986025, 41.482052)
End: Winsor Lane (-75.294347, 40.013202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 220 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.83 gal
18.27 L · about $19.74
Round trip
$39.47
9.66 gal · 36.54 L
Estimated CO2
42.9 kg one way
Round trip: 85.8 kg / 189 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $19.74 $39.47
Mid-grade $4.60 $22.21 $44.43
Premium $4.95 $23.93 $47.86
Diesel $5.98 $28.88 $57.77

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 Lackawaxen and Haverford. The current time is 12:00:32.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.