How far is Lehighton, PA from Tamaqua, PA?
The driving distance from Lehighton, PA to Tamaqua, PA is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lehighton and Tamaqua.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lehighton and Tamaqua.
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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
2.5 mi · 4 min · West Penn Pike
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Continue on South Center Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Center Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mauch Chunk Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lehighton and Tamaqua.
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.
Blakeslee Boulevard Drive East
At the end of the road, turn right onto Blakeslee Boulevard Drive East
6.41 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Sunny leaving Lehighton and Mostly Cloudy near Tamaqua.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lehighton to Tamaqua?
The road trip is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Summit Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Lehighton and 8.6 miles from Tamaqua.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.68 one way or $5.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lehighton and Mostly Cloudy near Tamaqua.
Stop Ideas Near Summit Hill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lehighton and Tamaqua. Straight-line distance: 13.6 mi (21.88 km).
#1 Lehighton
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 5,296 |
| Coordinates | 40.8337000, -75.7138000 |
| Altitude | 174 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tamaqua
Borough in eastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 6,633 |
| Coordinates | 40.7973100, -75.9693700 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tamaqua (-75.96937, 40.79731)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $4.46 | $2.68 | $5.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $2.95 | $5.91 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $3.18 | $6.37 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $3.93 | $7.86 |
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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