How far is Palmerton, PA from Lehighton, PA?
The driving distance from Palmerton, PA to Lehighton, PA is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.8 miles (9.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 25m 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 12m.
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 Palmerton and Lehighton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palmerton and Lehighton.
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Start on the route
41 m · 12 sec
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Turn right onto Delaware Avenue
2246 ft · 1 min · Delaware Avenue
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Keep slight right
1042 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight right
5.5 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
2482 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street
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Continue on Bankway Street
550 ft · 7 sec · Bankway Street
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Continue on Sargent Stanley Hoffman Boulevard
2940 ft · 51 sec · Sargent Stanley Hoffman Boulevard
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Turn sharp left onto North First Street
1290 ft · 23 sec · North First Street
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Turn right onto North Street
950 ft · 32 sec · North Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 3rd Street
25 m · 8 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Mahoning Street
142 m · 17 sec · Mahoning Street
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Turn left onto South 4th Street
27 m · 4 sec · South 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Palmerton and Lehighton.
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.
Delaware Avenue
Merge slight right
5.51 mi · 00h 08m
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 Palmerton and Mostly Cloudy near Lehighton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palmerton to Lehighton?
The road trip is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?
Parryville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.9 miles from Palmerton and 3.9 miles from Lehighton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.8 miles (9.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.25 one way or $2.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Palmerton and Mostly Cloudy near Lehighton.
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 Palmerton and Lehighton. Straight-line distance: 5.78 mi (9.3 km).
#1 Palmerton
Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 5,321 |
| Coordinates | 40.8014000, -75.6119000 |
| Altitude | 122 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lehighton
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 5,296 |
| Coordinates | 40.8337000, -75.7138000 |
| Altitude | 174 |
| Country | United States |
End: South 4th Street (-75.71376, 40.833703)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $1.25 | $2.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $1.38 | $2.76 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $1.49 | $2.97 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $1.83 | $3.67 |
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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