Trip from Harrisburg, PA to Lackawaxen, PA

Drive Time

3h 30m

Distance

167.6 mi

270 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

3h 18m ★

6 AM

3h 31m

8 AM

3h 55m

10 AM

3h 39m

12 PM

3h 37m

3 PM

3h 41m

5 PM

3h 54m

8 PM

3h 23m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Lackawaxen, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Harrisburg, PA to Lackawaxen, PA covers 167.6 miles and takes about 3h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North 7th Street, Maclay Street, North Cameron Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.73 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

83.8 miles from Harrisburg, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 45m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 30m drive with frequent turns across 167.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

North 7th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Harrisburg, PA to Lackawaxen, PA is easy. At 3h 30m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Harrisburg, PA to Lackawaxen, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
North 7th Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Maclay Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
North Cameron Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 81 South	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 81 North	Unavailable	Refreshing
American Legion Memorial Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing
I-84 east	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 84 East	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: North 7th Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Harrisburg, PA and Lackawaxen, PA.

Start on North 7th Street

89 ft · 3 sec · North 7th Street

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North 7th Street

82 ft · 3 sec · North 7th Street

Exit the roundabout onto North 7th Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · North 7th Street

Turn right onto Maclay Street

0.4 mi · 55 sec · Maclay Street

Turn left onto North Cameron Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · North Cameron Street

Take the exit slight right toward I 81 South, I 81 North, US 322 East: Carlisle, Hazleton, Allentown

0.2 mi · 24 sec · I 81 South, I 81 North, US 322 East: Carlisle, Hazleton, Allentown

Keep slight right to continue on I 81 North, US 322 East: Hazleton, Allentown

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 81 North, US 322 East: Hazleton, Allentown

Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

1.8 mi · 2 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

117 mi · 2 hr 17 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

Take the exit slight right toward I-84 east, US 6 east

0.4 mi · 51 sec · I-84 east, US 6 east

Keep slight left

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mt Pocono, Milford

0.4 mi · 39 sec · I 84 East, I 380 South: Mt Pocono, Milford

Merge slight left

3.4 mi · 4 min

Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East: Milford

30 mi · 35 min · I 84 East: Milford

Take the exit slight right toward PA 739: Lords Valley , Dingmans Ferry

0.3 mi · 46 sec · PA 739: Lords Valley , Dingmans Ferry

Turn left onto PA-739

0.9 mi · 1 min · PA-739

Turn right onto Well Road

5.5 mi · 10 min · Well Road

Turn straight

4.6 mi · 9 min

Turn slight right

164 ft · 7 sec

Continue on Scenic Drive

0.2 mi · 46 sec · Scenic Drive

Turn right

131 ft · 4 sec

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 83.8 miles from Harrisburg, PA, or about 1h 45m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 40m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 83.8 miles or 1h 45m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 52m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lackawaxen, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Harrisburg, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Harrisburg, PA

This is one driving day of about 167.6 miles and 3h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Harrisburg, PA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 83.8 mi from Harrisburg, PA · 1h 45m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

84 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ramapo, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 83.8 miles from Harrisburg, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Lackawaxen, PA

The final approach into Lackawaxen, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Lackawaxen, PA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$27.73 one way

$55.47 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 59 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$30.35	$60.69
premium	$4.92	$32.48	$64.95
diesel	$5.64	$37.23	$74.47

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$28

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 58.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	50.3	$17.60	$8.04
Efficient EV	41.9	$14.67	$6.70
EV Truck/SUV	67	$23.46	$10.73

Gas CO2

59 kg

EV CO2

20 kg (66% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Harrisburg, PA

Evening in Harrisburg on Sunday

Local time

7:28 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lackawaxen, PA

Evening in Lackawaxen on Sunday

Local time

7:28 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

59°F

Ramapo, NY

84 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

4 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 30m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Harrisburg, PA to Lackawaxen, PA covers 167.6 miles and takes about 3h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are North 7th Street, Maclay Street, North Cameron Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 83.8 miles from Harrisburg, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.73 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

The drive from Harrisburg, PA to Lackawaxen, PA is easy. At 3h 30m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Harrisburg, PA to Lackawaxen, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Harrisburg, PA to Lackawaxen, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.