Origin
Lehighton, PA
Morning in Lehighton on Saturday
Local time
11:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lehighton, PA to East Side, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
26.6 mi
43 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lehighton, PA
Andaru Firmansyah
East Side, PA
Kelly
Trip Overview
The drive from Lehighton, PA to East Side, PA covers 26.6 miles and takes about 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, PA 940, Interchange Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.6 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.41 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 26.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 34m highway drive covering 26.6 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and PA 940. The longest continuous stretch is about 18.6 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension is the longest continuous segment at about 18.6 miles.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,808 ft
514 ft
Total Climb
1,349 ft
Total Descent
796 ft
Highest Point
1,808 ft
~19 mi in
Elevation Range
1,294 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and PA 940. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 3rd Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 26.6 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 209 / South First Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 2.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
3rd Street
Turn right onto 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 209 / South First Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 209 / South First Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
2.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward I 476, PATP
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 476, PATP
5
3.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 476 North: Scranton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 476 North: Scranton
6
22.2 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 95
Toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lehighton, PA and East Side, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Mount Pocono.
Patp
2.8 mi in
|
~5m
Mount Pocono
22.2 mi in
|
~27m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 18.6 mi | 19m |
| PA 940 | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Interchange Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| East Bridge Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Bankway Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South First Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Mahoning Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
— 18.6 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lehighton, PA and East Side, PA.
1
Start on South 4th Street
87 ft
·
4 sec
·
South 4th Street
2
Turn right onto Mahoning Street
457 ft
·
14 sec
·
Mahoning Street
3
Turn right onto 3rd Street
66 ft
·
6 sec
·
3rd Street
4
Turn left onto South Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
South Street
5
At end of road, turn right onto US 209
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
South First Street
6
Continue on US 209
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Bankway Street
7
Continue on US 209
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Bridge Street
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on US 209
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Interchange Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 476, PATP
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward I 476 North: Scranton
11
Merge onto I 476; PATP
19 mi
·
19 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
12
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 95
Toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono
13
Keep slight right at fork
303 ft
·
7 sec
Toward PA 940 West
14
Continue on PA 940
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
PA 940
15
Continue on South River Street
62 ft
·
1 sec
·
South River Street
16
Arrive at destination
South River Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.41 one way
$8.82 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.83 | $9.66 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.16 | $10.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.87 | $11.75 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.42
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(18.6 mi)
$2.42
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$2
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.28 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.33 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.72 | $1.70 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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.
Destination
East Side, PA
Morning in East Side on Saturday
Local time
11:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
34m 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 Lehighton, PA to East Side, PA covers 26.6 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, PA 940, Interchange Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.3 miles from Lehighton, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.41 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 26.6 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 209 / South First Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 2.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Lehighton, PA and East Side, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Mount Pocono.
Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 514 ft to 1,808 ft elevation with about 1,349 ft of total climbing.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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