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 41 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
8
Longest Drive
177.7 mi
Altoona, PA
Quickest Drive
12m
Palmerton, 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.
Continue From Lehighton, PA
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Trips from Lehighton, PA
Driving from Lehighton, PA
On average, trips departing from Lehighton, PA run 41 miles with a drive time of roughly 54m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 77 miles (1h 38m), while the shortest is just 7 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Lehighton, PA include Upper Darby, PA (76.5 mi, 1h 38m), Scranton, PA (53.3 mi, 1h 6m), City of Scranton, PA (52.9 mi, 1h 5m), Bethlehem, PA (28.1 mi, 46m), and Allentown, PA (27.2 mi, 37m). 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 41-mile trip from Lehighton, PA, budget about $7 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 2 routes heading into Lehighton, PA, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 7 to 77 miles.
The longest mapped route from Lehighton, PA covers 77 miles and takes approximately 1h 38m. Shorter options start at just 7 miles.
The average route from Lehighton, PA runs about 41 miles with a drive time of roughly 54m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 41-mile trip from Lehighton, PA costs roughly $7 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 Upper Darby, PA, Scranton, PA, City of Scranton, PA and Bethlehem, PA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Lehighton, PA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
5,268
Median Income
$62,083
Median Home Value
$198,600
Median Age
41.1
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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