How far is Lehighton, PA from Harrisburg, PA?
The driving distance from Lehighton, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 85.1 miles (137 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.6 miles (116.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lehighton and Harrisburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lehighton and Harrisburg.
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Start on South 4th Street
27 m · 10 sec · South 4th Street
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Turn left onto Mahoning Street
2379 ft · 1 min · Mahoning Street
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Turn left onto South 9th Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South 9th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Blakeslee Boulevard Drive East
6.4 mi · 10 min · Blakeslee Boulevard Drive East
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Continue on Penn Drive
5.5 mi · 8 min · Penn Drive
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Merge slight left onto West Penn Pike
1.5 km · 1 min · West Penn Pike
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Turn left onto Clamtown Road
5.8 mi · 10 min · Clamtown Road
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Continue on East Railroad Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · East Railroad Avenue
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Turn right onto Hughes Street
1277 ft · 26 sec · Hughes Street
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Continue on Summer Valley Road
6.5 mi · 11 min · Summer Valley Road
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Turn left onto Centre Turnpike
1.7 mi · 2 min · Centre Turnpike
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Continue on Centre Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · Centre Street
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Take the exit right
1192 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
21 mi · 24 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on 78th Division Highway
7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Harrisburg
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
20.8 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22 East, PA 230 East, US 22 West, US 322 West: Harrisburg, Lewistown, State College
1437 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 22 East: Harrisburg, Cameron Street
3014 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North Cameron Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · North Cameron Street
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Turn right onto Herr Street
1643 ft · 45 sec · Herr Street
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Turn right onto North 7th Street
1377 ft · 47 sec · North 7th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 7th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lehighton and Harrisburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
William Penn Highway
Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
21 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Lehighton and Chance Rain Showers near Harrisburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lehighton to Harrisburg?
The road trip is about 85.1 miles (137 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
Bernville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.6 miles from Lehighton and 42.5 miles from Harrisburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.6 miles (116.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 3:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.26 one way or $24.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lehighton and Chance Rain Showers near Harrisburg.
Stop Ideas Near Bernville
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 Bernville.
Lancaster station
Mount Joy
Elizabethtown station
Parkesburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lehighton and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 72.62 mi (116.87 km).
#1 Lehighton
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 5,296 |
| Coordinates | 40.8337000, -75.7138000 |
| Altitude | 174 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Harrisburg
The capital of Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,322 |
| Coordinates | 40.2737000, -76.8844200 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
End: North 7th Street (-76.884584, 40.273641)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 137 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $12.26 | $24.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $13.80 | $27.59 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $14.86 | $29.72 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $17.94 | $35.88 |
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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