Regional Location Pike County lies in the northeastern part of Pennsylvania, along the Delaware River. It borders partly on New York State and New Jersey. Lake Wallenpaupack, along the county's northwestern border, forms its boundary with Wayne County. The southwestern side lies in the heart of the famed Pocono Mountains. Pike County is strategically located within six hours driving distance of one-third of the nation's population. Interstate 84, crossing East and West through Pike County, provides direct access to New England, a direct connection to the New York Thruway, and connections with I-81 and I-80, making Pike County an excellent regional location. Air and rail service are within easy access of Pike County. The nearby Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, Stewart International Airport, and the Lehigh Valley International Airport each offer a Foreign Trade Zone and Inland Port of Entry.

Accessibility of Pike County

Pike County is centrally located for interstate commerce. Almost 50% of the nation's buying power is within five hours driving distance. Pike County is at the hub for trade with New York City, Philadelphia, New Jersey, New England, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, and Allentown/Bethlehem. Interstate 84, a major interstate highway link between the South and West and New England, passes directly through Pike County.

In addition, transportation routes through adjoining areas and Pike County's close proximity to the New York Metropolitan Area allow many Pike County residents to commute to those areas for employment.

Highways within or within easy access of Pike County:

• Interstate Routes
• I-84
• I-80
• I-81
• I-87 (NY Thruway)
  
  
• Federal Routes
• U.S. 6
  
  
• State Routes
• PA 209
• PA 390
• PA 402
• PA 434
• PA 507
• PA 590
• PA 739