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Trip from Harrisburg, PA to Lackawaxen, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 30m

Distance

167.6 mi

270 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

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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Downtown Lackawaxen, PA, PA

Lackawaxen, PA

Haneul Trac

Trip Overview

This 167.6-mile journey from Harrisburg, PA, to Lackawaxen, PA, is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes. You'll navigate primarily on local roads, with a 0% highway share, making it a turn-heavy experience. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $28. Given its manageable length and local road focus, this route is well-suited for a day trip, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region of the US, keeping the regional context consistent throughout your drive.

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 41m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
American Legion Memorial Highway 118.6 mi 2h 19m
I 84 33.8 mi 39m
Well Road 5.5 mi 10m
PA 590 4.6 mi 9m
North Cameron Street 0.9 mi 1m
PA-739 0.9 mi 1m
North 7th Street 0.6 mi 1m
Maclay Street 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: American Legion Memorial Highway — 118.6 mi, about 2h 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North 7th Street

89 ft · 3 sec · North 7th Street
2

Enter roundabout onto North 7th Street

81 ft · 2 sec · North 7th Street
3

Continue on North 7th Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · North 7th Street
4

Turn right onto Maclay Street

0.4 mi · 54 sec · Maclay Street
5

Turn left onto US 22

0.9 mi · 1 min · North Cameron Street
Use the left lane.
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Toward I 81 South, I 81 North, US 322 East: Carlisle, Hazleton, Allentown Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 81 North, US 322 East: Hazleton, Allentown Use the slight right lane.
8

Merge onto I 81; US 322

1.8 mi · 2 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 81

117 mi · 2 hr 17 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Toward I-84 east, US 6 east
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 35 sec
12

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 38 sec
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mt Pocono, Milford
13

Merge onto I 84; I 380

3.4 mi · 4 min · I 84; I 380
14

Keep slight left at fork onto I 84

30 mi · 35 min · I 84
Toward I 84 East: Milford
15

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 45 sec
Toward PA 739: Lords Valley , Dingmans Ferry
16

Turn left onto PA 739

0.9 mi · 1 min · PA-739
17

Turn right onto PA 434

5.5 mi · 10 min · Well Road
18

Turn straight onto PA 590

4.6 mi · 9 min · PA 590
19

Turn slight right

163 ft · 6 sec
20

Continue on Scenic Drive

0.2 mi · 46 sec · Scenic Drive
21

Turn right

131 ft · 3 sec
22

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

With a duration of just 3 hours and 30 minutes, this 167.6-mile trip offers plenty of flexibility. Consider departing in the mid-morning to avoid early rush hour in Harrisburg and arrive in Lackawaxen with ample daylight. Since it's a local drive with no long highway stretches, plan for one brief stop to stretch your legs or refuel. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $28, and local roads can sometimes have fewer service stations than interstates. A specific tip for this route: pay close attention to posted speed limits, as they can vary significantly on local roads.

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 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 118.6 miles.

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 37 miles or 46m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 83.8 miles or 1h 41m 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 45m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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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 37 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.
The longest stretch is on American Legion Memorial Highway for about 118.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

borough of Pennsylvania

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Moosic, PA

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

South Lebanon, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wilkes-Barre, PA

Meal break

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

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before American Legion Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 118.6 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 119.7

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 119.7

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 119.7

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: 12–8 am

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 83.8

Hazleton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 119.7

Moosic, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 119.7

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 107.7

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

+18668167584

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 107.7

Pittston, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15706554116

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 121.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | North 7th Street

Enter roundabout onto North 7th Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

7
1.9 mi into trip | ~4m in

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

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 81 South, I 81 North, US 322 East: Car...
8
2.1 mi into trip | ~4m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 81 North, US 322 East: Hazleton, Allentown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 81 North, US 322 East: Hazleton, Allen...
6
4.4 mi into trip | ~8m in | I 81 / American Legion Memorial Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 81 / American Legion Memorial Highway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
121.8 mi into trip | ~2h 27m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mt Pocono, Milford

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mt Pocono, Milfo...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$27.79 one way

$55.57 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 59 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $30.43 $60.86
premium $4.93 $32.50 $65.01
diesel $5.61 $37.00 $74.01

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, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 50.3 0 $17.60 $8.04
Efficient EV 41.9 0 $14.67 $6.70
EV Truck/SUV 67 0 $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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Harrisburg, PA

Morning in Harrisburg on Sunday

Local time

9:24 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lackawaxen, PA

Morning in Lackawaxen on Sunday

Local time

9:24 AM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

20 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...

5 mi from route ~13 min detour Free near mile 23.1
Park Closure: List of trail closures post-Hurricane Helene
Caution: Black Bears Frequenting the McAfee Knob Area in Virginia
View on nps.gov
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

National Monument

More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...

16 mi from route ~40 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Situated within the most densely populated region of the United States, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area provides a unique opportunity to experience tranquil landscapes, rich human history,...

17 mi from route ~42 min detour $10 near mile 156
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 167.6-mile route, as it features a 0% highway share. This means you'll be navigating a series of local streets and roads rather than high-speed expressways. There's no longest uninterrupted stretch to report, indicating a continuous need for attention to turns and speed limits. The character of the drive will likely involve frequent adjustments to speed and direction as you move through various communities and landscapes.

Only 23% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 118.6 mi on American Legion Memorial Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North 7th Street.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 167.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (North 7th Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Harrisburg, PA and Lackawaxen, PA, road signs point toward Milford and Dingmans Ferry.

Milford

121.8 mi in | ~2h 27m

Dingmans Ferry

156 mi in | ~3h 7m

About the Cities

Starting in Harrisburg, PA

Full guide →

Harrisburg is the capital and 4th-largest metropolitan area of Pennsylvania, with a metro population of 592,000 people in 2020. Harrisburg is known as the host city of the Pennsylvania Farm Show, the largest free indoor agriculture exposition in the United States, the largest annual outdoor sports show in North America, an auto show, which features a large static display of new and classic cars, and Motorama, a two-day event consisting of a car show, motocross racing, and remote control car racing.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 30m. Total distance: 167.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 118.6 miles on American Legion Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Lackawaxen, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (North 7th Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument and Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Lackawaxen, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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