Skip to main content
US Trip Planner Logo
US Trip Planner

Trip from Lackawaxen, PA to Pine Flats, PA

Pin this trip

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

Drive Time

52m

Distance

26.8 mi

43 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 48m ★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m

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

Best Time
Google Maps Waze Apple Maps
Download GPX
Downtown Lackawaxen, PA, PA

Lackawaxen, PA

Haneul Trac

Downtown Pine Flats, PA, PA

Pine Flats, PA

Alexander Hamilton

Trip Overview

Lackawaxen, PA to Pine Flats, PA is 26.8 miles and takes about 52 minutes via PA 402, PA 434, and PA 590, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region, making it a convenient local excursion. Most of the drive is on highways, offering a straightforward path between these two Pennsylvania points. With no designated stops, you have the flexibility to explore at your own pace. Consider this a quick hop, ideal for a single-day adventure.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
PA 402 9.8 mi 16m
PA 434 5.5 mi 10m
PA 590 4.6 mi 9m
I 84 3.2 mi 3m
Pine Flats Road 2 mi 7m
PA-739 0.7 mi 1m
Scenic Drive 0.2 mi <1m
Scrub Oak Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: PA 402 — 9.8 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

131 ft · 10 sec · this road
2

At end of road, turn left onto Scenic Drive

0.2 mi · 51 sec · Scenic Drive
3

Turn straight onto PA 590

4.6 mi · 9 min · PA 590
4

Continue on PA 434

5.5 mi · 10 min · PA 434
5

Turn left onto PA 739

0.7 mi · 1 min · PA-739
6

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 47 sec
7

Merge onto I 84

3.2 mi · 3 min · I 84
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 49 sec
Toward PA 402: Blooming Grove , Porters Lake
9

Turn left onto PA 402

9.8 mi · 16 min · PA 402
10

Turn right onto Pine Flats Road

1.7 mi · 6 min · Pine Flats Road
11

Continue on Pine Flats Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Pine Flats Road
12

Turn left onto Scrub Oak Road

367 ft · 16 sec · Scrub Oak Road
13

Arrive at destination

Scrub Oak Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 24.7 — 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 | Scenic Drive

At end of road, turn left onto Scenic Drive

Navigation decision point

4
10.4 mi into trip | ~21m in | PA 739 / PA-739

Turn left onto PA 739 / PA-739

Navigation decision point

5
14.6 mi into trip | ~26m in

Take the exit toward PA 402: Blooming Grove , Porters Lake

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

Toward PA 402: Blooming Grove , Porters Lake
4
15 mi into trip | ~27m in | PA 402

Turn left onto PA 402

Navigation decision point

4
24.7 mi into trip | ~44m in | Pine Flats Road

Turn right onto Pine Flats Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.72 one way

$9.44 round trip

$4.47/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.93 $5.20 $10.41
premium $5.32 $5.61 $11.22
diesel $6.60 $6.96 $13.92

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8 0 $2.81 $1.29
Efficient EV 6.7 0 $2.35 $1.07
EV Truck/SUV 10.7 0 $3.75 $1.72

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.

Forecast as of Oct 18, 2026

Origin

Lackawaxen, PA

Evening in Lackawaxen on Sunday

Local time

8:54 PM

EDT

Current temp

29°F

Clear

NW 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 8:11PM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 1:21PM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

Destination

Pine Flats, PA

Evening in Pine Flats on Sunday

Local time

8:54 PM

EDT

Current temp

30°F

Clear

N 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 8:11PM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 1:21PM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

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

1 degrees warmer at arrival

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

Road read

52m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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

What kind of drive is this?

You'll spend about 89% of this 26.8-mile drive on highways, primarily on PA 402 for a stretch of 9.8 miles. This means you'll experience mostly highway cruising for the majority of your trip. As you transition to surface roads like PA 434 and PA 590, expect a change in scenery and potentially more local traffic. The highway portion likely offers a more direct and faster pace before you reach your destination.

89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.8 mi on PA 402.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on PA 402 and PA 434. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Scenic Drive.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 52m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Scenic Drive): Navigation decision point; at 10.4 miles (PA 739 / PA-739): Navigation decision point; at 14.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,519 ft 632 ft

Total Climb

965 ft

Total Descent

323 ft

Highest Point

1,519 ft

~19.1 mi in

Elevation Range

887 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

On the drive from Lackawaxen, PA to Pine Flats, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Porters Lake along the way.

Porters Lake

14.6 mi in | ~26m

About the Cities

Starting in Lackawaxen, PA

Full guide →

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 52m. Total distance: 26.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

52m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 9.8 miles on PA 402. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Scenic Drive): Navigation decision point; at 10.4 miles (PA 739 / PA-739): Navigation decision point; at 14.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pine Flats, PA before heading back.

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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

Was this helpful?

Thanks for your feedback!

Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!

/500

Explore More

More from Lackawaxen, PA

Erie, PA 353.5 mi · 7h 19m

More trips to Pine Flats, PA

Delaware, PA 17.5 mi
Escape planner: Lackawaxen, PA Scenic drives in PA

Explore more options from Lackawaxen, PA or browse trips ending in Pine Flats, PA.

Looking for more statewide routes? Browse PA road trips.