How far is Lehighton, PA from Breinigsville, PA?
The driving distance from Lehighton, PA to Breinigsville, PA is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lehighton and Breinigsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lehighton and Breinigsville.
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Start on South 4th Street
27 m · 5 sec · South 4th Street
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Turn right onto Mahoning Street
139 m · 15 sec · Mahoning Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
20 m · 7 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn left onto South Street
951 ft · 30 sec · South Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South First Street
982 ft · 36 sec · South First Street
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Continue on Bankway Street
1149 ft · 22 sec · Bankway Street
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Continue on East Bridge Street
2447 ft · 1 min · East Bridge Street
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Continue on Interchange Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Interchange Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 476, PATP
1599 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown
1363 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
18.2 mi · 20 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · William Penn Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 100 South: Trexlertown
1303 ft · 47 sec
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Turn straight
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the ramp right
1141 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Trexlertown Bypass
1.1 mi · 2 min · Trexlertown Bypass
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Continue on Trexlertown Bypass
2096 ft · 33 sec · Trexlertown Bypass
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Continue on Hamilton Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · Hamilton Boulevard
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Turn sharp left onto Breinigsville Road
2620 ft · 1 min · Breinigsville Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Breinigsville Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lehighton and Breinigsville.
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
18.2 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lehighton and Mostly Sunny near Breinigsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lehighton to Breinigsville?
The road trip is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Schnecksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Lehighton and 15 miles from Breinigsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.62 one way or $9.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lehighton and Mostly Sunny near Breinigsville.
Stop Ideas Near Schnecksville
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lehighton and Breinigsville. Straight-line distance: 20.97 mi (33.74 km).
#1 Lehighton
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 5,296 |
| Coordinates | 40.8337000, -75.7138000 |
| Altitude | 174 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Breinigsville
Situated in western Lehigh County at an average elevation of 407 feet, this unincorporated community is an integral part of the Lehigh Valley metropolitan area.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.5367600, -75.6313000 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
End: Breinigsville (-75.6313, 40.53676)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.36 | $4.62 | $9.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.79 | $5.08 | $10.16 |
| Premium | $5.24 | $5.55 | $11.10 |
| Diesel | $6.56 | $6.95 | $13.90 |
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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