Origin
Bethlehem, PA
Afternoon in Bethlehem on Saturday
Local time
1:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bethlehem, 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
13m
Distance
6.9 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
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.
Bethlehem, PA
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Lower Saucon, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bethlehem, PA to Lower Saucon, PA covers 6.9 miles and takes about 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Easton Road, Hellertown Road, East 4th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.9 miles on Easton Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.14 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Easton Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Hellertown Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| East 4th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Stefko Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Broad Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Cherry Lane | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Daly Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Linden Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Easton Road
— 2.9 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem, PA and Lower Saucon, PA.
1
Start on Linden Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Linden Street
2
Turn left onto East Broad Street
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
East Broad Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto Stefko Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Stefko Boulevard
4
At end of road, turn left onto PA 412
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Daly Avenue
5
Continue on PA 412
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East 4th Street
6
Continue on PA 412
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Hellertown Road
7
Turn left onto Cherry Lane
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Cherry Lane
8
Turn straight onto Easton Road
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Easton Road
9
Turn left onto Lower Saucon Road
77 ft
·
1 sec
·
Lower Saucon Road
10
Arrive at destination
Lower Saucon Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 6.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Broad Street
Turn left onto East Broad Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Stefko Boulevard
At end of road, turn right onto Stefko Boulevard
Navigation decision point
3
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
PA 412 / Daly Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto PA 412 / Daly Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
3.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Cherry Lane
Turn left onto Cherry Lane
Navigation decision point
3
6.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Lower Saucon Road
Turn left onto Lower Saucon Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.14 one way
$2.29 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.25 | $2.51 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.34 | $2.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.52 | $3.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.72 | $0.33 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.60 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
1:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°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
11 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
13m 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?
6.9 mi in 13m 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.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.9 mi on Easton Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near East Broad Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 13m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (East Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Stefko Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (PA 412 / Daly Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 6.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.9 miles on Easton Road. 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: at 0.3 miles (East Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Stefko Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (PA 412 / Daly Avenue): Navigation decision point.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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