How far is Lackawaxen, PA from Philadelphia, PA?
The driving distance from Lackawaxen, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 145.7 miles (234.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.1 miles (170.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lackawaxen and Philadelphia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lackawaxen and Philadelphia.
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Start on the route
40 m · 11 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Scenic Drive
1200 ft · 51 sec · Scenic Drive
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Turn straight
4.6 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
5.5 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto PA-739
1.1 km · 1 min · PA-739
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Take the ramp right
1944 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
13.3 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 507: Greentown, Lake Wallenpaupack
1439 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto Lake Wallenpaupack Road
4.1 mi · 10 min · Lake Wallenpaupack Road
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Continue on South Sterling Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · South Sterling Road
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Turn slight right onto Carlton Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Carlton Road
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Continue on Church Street
2016 ft · 43 sec · Church Street
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Continue on State Route 423
3051 ft · 1 min · State Route 423
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Turn slight right onto Church Street
4.5 mi · 8 min · Church Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
138 m · 10 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Prospect Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Prospect Street
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Take the ramp slight left
1507 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
6.7 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton
2336 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
9 mi · 10 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 115: Brodheadsville, Blakeslee
2148 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight left
55 m · 4 sec
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Turn left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn right
7.2 mi · 11 min
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Take the ramp left toward PATP South, I 476 South: Allentown
1499 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
66.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Continue on Mid-County Expressway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Valley Forge
1758 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia
1722 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway
12.6 mi · 18 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Central Philadelphia
731 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 15th Street, Central Philadelphia
96 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto North 15th Street
1987 ft · 49 sec · North 15th Street
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Turn slight left onto South Penn Square
115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square
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Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square
51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lackawaxen and Philadelphia.
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
66.8 mi · 01h 12m
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 Lackawaxen and Sunny near Philadelphia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lackawaxen to Philadelphia?
The road trip is about 145.7 miles (234.5 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?
Parryville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.9 miles from Lackawaxen and 69.8 miles from Philadelphia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.1 miles (170.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.6 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 12:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.00 one way or $42.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lackawaxen and Sunny near Philadelphia.
Stop Ideas Near Parryville
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 Parryville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lackawaxen and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 106.1 mi (170.75 km).
#1 Lackawaxen
Township in Pennsylvania
| Population | 5,178 |
| Coordinates | 41.4820300, -74.9860000 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Philadelphia
The sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Philadelphia metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,578,487 |
| Coordinates | 39.9523300, -75.1637900 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 234 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
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 | $21.00 | $42.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $23.64 | $47.28 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $25.46 | $50.93 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $30.74 | $61.47 |
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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