Origin
Abington, PA
Afternoon in Abington on Saturday
Local time
2:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Abington, PA to Lower Saucon, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
39.9 mi
64 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Abington, PA
Michael Taccetta
Lower Saucon, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Abington, PA to Lower Saucon, PA covers 39.9 miles and takes about 1h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Easton Road, Lower Saucon Road, Durham Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.5 miles on Easton Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.61 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Easton Road | 22.5 mi | 36m |
| Lower Saucon Road | 3.9 mi | 9m |
| Durham Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Doylestown Bypass | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Harrow Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Old York Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Moreland Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Easton Road
— 22.5 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Abington, PA and Lower Saucon, PA.
1
Start on this road
19 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Keith Road
85 ft
·
7 sec
·
Keith Road
3
Turn right onto PA 611
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Old York Road
4
Turn left onto PA 63
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Moreland Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto Easton Road
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Easton Road
6
Continue on PA 611
267 ft
·
9 sec
·
Easton Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 611
10 mi
·
18 min
·
Easton Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 611
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Doylestown Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on PA 611
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Easton Road
10
Turn left onto PA 412
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Durham Road
11
Continue on PA 412
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Harrow Road
12
Continue on PA 412
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
13
At end of road, turn left onto PA 212; PA 412
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Durham Road
14
Continue on PA 212; PA 412
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
15
Turn sharp right onto Lower Saucon Road
3.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Lower Saucon Road
16
Arrive at destination
Lower Saucon Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 39.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.9 miles from Abington, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 36 — 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
|
Keith Road
Turn left onto Keith Road
Navigation decision point
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
PA 63 / Moreland Road
Turn left onto PA 63 / Moreland Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
PA 611 / Easton Road
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 611 / Easton Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
11.9 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
PA 611 / Doylestown Bypass
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 611 / Doylestown Bypass
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
36 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
Lower Saucon Road
Turn sharp right onto Lower Saucon Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.61 one way
$13.23 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.24 | $14.49 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.74 | $15.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.81 | $17.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12 | 0 | $4.19 | $1.92 |
| Efficient EV | 10 | 0 | $3.49 | $1.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16 | 0 | $5.59 | $2.55 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Lower Saucon, PA
Afternoon in Lower Saucon on Saturday
Local time
2:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Doylestown, PA
20 mi in
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
12 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
1h 9m 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?
39.9 mi in 1h 9m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.5 mi on Easton Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 Keith Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 39.9 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Keith Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (PA 63 / Moreland Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (PA 611 / Easton Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 39.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.5 miles on Easton Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Lower Saucon, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 (Keith Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (PA 63 / Moreland Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (PA 611 / Easton Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Independence National Historical Park, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial and Valley Forge National Historical Park. 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 Lower Saucon, PA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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