How far is Nesquehoning, PA from Palmerton, PA?
The driving distance from Nesquehoning, PA to Palmerton, PA is about 14.9 miles (24 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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 23m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nesquehoning and Palmerton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nesquehoning and Palmerton.
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Start on North Mermon Avenue
18 m · 7 sec · North Mermon Avenue
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Turn right onto East Catawissa Street
3.7 mi · 6 min · East Catawissa Street
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Continue on Lehigh Avenue
1431 ft · 24 sec · Lehigh Avenue
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Continue on Lehigh Street
2507 ft · 40 sec · Lehigh Street
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Turn left onto Susquehanna Street
1589 ft · 35 sec · Susquehanna Street
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Continue on Mauch Chunk Street
1.9 mi · 2 min · Mauch Chunk Street
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Continue on North 1st Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North 1st Street
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Continue on North First Street
2625 ft · 1 min · North 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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Turn right
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right
1942 ft · 47 sec
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Continue on Delaware Avenue
2228 ft · 1 min · Delaware Avenue
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Turn left
41 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nesquehoning and Palmerton.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
5.37 mi · 00h 07m
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 Nesquehoning and Mostly Sunny near Palmerton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nesquehoning to Palmerton?
The road trip is about 14.9 miles (24 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Lehighton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Nesquehoning and 7.5 miles from Palmerton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.37 one way or $4.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Nesquehoning and Mostly Sunny near Palmerton.
Stop Ideas Near Lehighton
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 Nesquehoning and Palmerton. Straight-line distance: 11.28 mi (18.16 km).
#1 Nesquehoning
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,240 |
| Coordinates | 40.8645300, -75.8110300 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Palmerton
Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 5,321 |
| Coordinates | 40.8014000, -75.6119000 |
| Altitude | 122 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palmerton (-75.6119, 40.8014)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.37 | $4.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $2.61 | $5.22 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $2.81 | $5.62 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $3.47 | $6.94 |
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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