Origin
Lehighton, PA
Morning in Lehighton on Tuesday
Local time
7:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lehighton, PA to Palmerton, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
12m
Distance
7.4 mi
12 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 11m
★
6 AM
0h 12m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 13m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 13m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lehighton, PA
Andaru Firmansyah
Palmerton, PA
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Trip Overview
This quick 7.4-mile drive from Lehighton, PA to Palmerton, PA will take you about 12 minutes to complete. Focusing heavily on highways at 73%, it's an efficient trip best suited for a single day, requiring no overnight stays. With a minimal fuel cost of around $1, this route is incredibly budget-friendly. The journey is primarily highway-focused, offering a straightforward connection between two points within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania. This is a practical option if you're looking for a short, uncomplicated transit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PA 248 | 5.4 mi | 7m |
| East Bridge Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Delaware Avenue | 0.4 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 |
| South 4th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
PA 248
— 5.4 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lehighton, PA and Palmerton, 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
Turn right onto PA 248
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
PA 248
Use the right lane.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
10
Continue on Delaware Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Delaware Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn left
136 ft
·
9 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 1.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Mahoning Street
Turn right onto Mahoning Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
3rd Street
Turn right onto 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Street
Turn left onto South 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
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
PA 248
Turn right onto PA 248
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.23 one way
$2.45 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.34 | $2.69 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.44 | $2.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.63 | $3.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.78 | $0.36 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.65 | $0.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.47 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Palmerton, PA
Morning in Palmerton on Tuesday
Local time
7:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°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
17 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
12m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience on this trip, with 73% of the drive utilizing faster roads. You'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch of 5.4 miles on PA 248, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of the journey. The route navigates through East Bridge Street and Delaware Avenue before merging onto PA 248, providing a mix of local access and highway travel. The overall feel is one of directness, designed for efficient movement rather than leisurely exploration.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.4 mi on PA 248.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on PA 248 and East Bridge Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Mahoning Street.
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 12m drive. You will face about 7 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 (Mahoning Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Lehighton, PA
Full guide →Lehighton is a borough in the Coal Region, near Jim Thorpe, Allentown and the Lehigh Valley, in the state of Pennsylvania in the United States of America.
Arriving in Palmerton, 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 12m. Total distance: 7.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.4 miles on PA 248. 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 (Mahoning Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Palmerton, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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