Lehighton, PA Road Trips

Drivers starting from Lehighton, PA have 6 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 69 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Lehighton, PA spread mainly north and south, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

9

Longest Drive

177.7 mi

Altoona, PA

Quickest Drive

37m

Allentown, PA

Plan Around Lehighton, PA

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Lehighton, PA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Altoona, PA to Lehighton, PA 177.7 mi · 3h 30m Upper Darby, PA to Lehighton, PA 77 mi · 1h 38m Scranton, PA to Lehighton, PA 53.8 mi · 1h 7m

Continue From Lehighton, PA

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Lehighton, PA to Altoona, PA 177.6 mi · 3h 30m Lehighton, PA to Upper Darby, PA 76.5 mi · 1h 38m Lehighton, PA to City of Scranton, PA 53.4 mi · 58m Lehighton, PA to Scranton, PA 53.3 mi · 1h 6m

Trips from Lehighton, PA

Lehighton, PA to Altoona, PA

177.6 mi 3h 30m

Lehighton, PA to Upper Darby, PA

76.5 mi 1h 38m

Lehighton, PA to City of Scranton, PA

53.4 mi 58m

Lehighton, PA to Scranton, PA

53.3 mi 1h 6m

Lehighton, PA to Bethlehem, PA

28.3 mi 46m

Lehighton, PA to Allentown, PA

27.2 mi 37m

Driving from Lehighton, PA

On average, trips departing from Lehighton, PA run 69 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 26m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 178 miles (3h 30m), while the shortest is just 27 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Lehighton, PA include Altoona, PA (177.6 mi, 3h 30m), Upper Darby, PA (76.5 mi, 1h 38m), City of Scranton, PA (53.4 mi, 58m), Scranton, PA (53.3 mi, 1h 6m), and Bethlehem, PA (28.3 mi, 46m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in PA currently averages around $4.09 per gallon. For the typical 69-mile trip from Lehighton, PA, budget about $11 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 6 mapped routes leaving Lehighton, PA and 3 routes heading into Lehighton, PA, covering 9 total connections. Distances range from 27 to 178 miles.

The longest mapped route from Lehighton, PA covers 178 miles and takes approximately 3h 30m. Shorter options start at just 27 miles.

The average route from Lehighton, PA runs about 69 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 26m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 69-mile trip from Lehighton, PA costs roughly $11 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Lehighton, PA include Altoona, PA, Upper Darby, PA, City of Scranton, PA and Scranton, PA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Short Drives from Lehighton, PA

Upper Darby, PA 76.5 mi City of Scranton, PA 53.4 mi Scranton, PA 53.3 mi Bethlehem, PA 28.3 mi Allentown, PA 27.2 mi

Trips to Lehighton, PA

Altoona, PA to Lehighton, PA

177.7 mi 3h 30m

Upper Darby, PA to Lehighton, PA

77 mi 1h 38m

Scranton, PA to Lehighton, PA

53.8 mi 1h 7m

Nearby Hubs

Other cities within driving distance of Lehighton, PA that also have route pages.

Allentown, PA 27.2 mi · 37m Bethlehem, PA 28.3 mi · 46m Scranton, PA 53.3 mi · 1h 6m City of Scranton, PA 53.4 mi · 58m Upper Darby, PA 76.5 mi · 1h 38m Altoona, PA 177.6 mi · 3h 30m