Origin
Hempfield, PA
Morning in Hempfield on Saturday
Local time
10:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Hempfield, 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 59m
Distance
84.2 mi
136 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 50m
★
6 AM
1h 59m
8 AM
2h 16m
10 AM
2h 5m
12 PM
2h 3m
3 PM
2h 6m
5 PM
2h 15m
8 PM
1h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hempfield, PA
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Lower Saucon, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hempfield, PA to Lower Saucon, PA covers 84.2 miles and takes about 1h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hill Street, North Church Street, West Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.96 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
42.1 miles from Hempfield, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 59m. Total distance: 84.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 59m drive with frequent turns across 84.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hill Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hempfield, PA to Lower Saucon, PA is easy. At 1h 59m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hempfield, PA to Lower Saucon, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hill Street | — | — |
| North Church Street | — | — |
| West Main Street | — | — |
| College Avenue | — | — |
| US 30 East | — | — |
| US 222 North | — | — |
| PA 61 North | — | — |
| Centre Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Hill Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hempfield, PA and Lower Saucon, PA.
1
Start on Summit Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Summit Drive
2
Continue on Hill Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Hill Street
3
Turn right onto North Church Street
253 ft
·
15 sec
·
North Church Street
4
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
West Main Street
5
Turn left onto College Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
College Avenue
6
Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 East: Lancaster
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
US 30 East: Lancaster
7
Merge slight left
6.9 mi
·
9 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward US 222 North: Reading
20 mi
·
23 min
·
US 222 North: Reading
9
Continue straight
11 mi
·
15 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward PA 61 North: Centre Avenue
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
PA 61 North: Centre Avenue
11
Turn straight onto Centre Avenue
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Centre Avenue
12
Turn right onto Bellevue Avenue
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Bellevue Avenue
13
Turn left onto North 5th Street Highway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North 5th Street Highway
14
Continue on Allentown Pike
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Allentown Pike
15
Merge slight left onto Kutztown Road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Kutztown Road
16
Continue on Allentown Pike
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Allentown Pike
17
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike
161 ft
·
7 sec
·
Allentown Pike
18
Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Allentown Pike
19
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike
121 ft
·
5 sec
·
Allentown Pike
20
Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Allentown Pike
21
Continue on Kutztown Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Kutztown Road
22
Continue on Allentown Pike
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Allentown Pike
23
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kutztown Road
138 ft
·
2 sec
·
Kutztown Road
24
Exit the roundabout onto Kutztown Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Kutztown Road
25
Keep slight left
8.7 mi
·
11 min
26
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard
161 ft
·
2 sec
·
Hamilton Boulevard
27
Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Hamilton Boulevard
28
Turn straight onto Trexlertown Bypass
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Trexlertown Bypass
29
Take the exit right
0.4 mi
·
1 min
30
Merge slight right
12 mi
·
14 min
31
Take the exit slight right toward PA 412: Hellertown, Bethlehem
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
PA 412: Hellertown, Bethlehem
32
Continue on PA 412: Hellertown, Bethlehem
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
PA 412: Hellertown, Bethlehem
33
At the end of the road, turn left onto Hellertown Road
374 ft
·
22 sec
·
Hellertown Road
34
Turn left onto Cherry Lane
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Cherry Lane
35
Turn straight onto Easton Road
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Easton Road
36
Turn left onto Lower Saucon Road
75 ft
·
2 sec
·
Lower Saucon Road
37
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 42.1 miles from Hempfield, PA, or about 59m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 19 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.1 miles or 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lower Saucon, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Hempfield, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hempfield, PA
This is one driving day of about 84.2 miles and 1h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Hempfield, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42.1 mi from Hempfield, PA · 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 42.1 miles from Hempfield, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lower Saucon, PA
The final approach into Lower Saucon, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.96 one way
$27.92 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $15.29 | $30.58 |
| premium | $4.93 | $16.33 | $32.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.59 | $37.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.3 | 0 | $8.84 | $4.04 |
| Efficient EV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.37 | $3.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.7 | 0 | $11.79 | $5.39 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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
Morning in Lower Saucon on Saturday
Local time
10:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
19 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 59m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hempfield, PA to Lower Saucon, PA covers 84.2 miles and takes about 1h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hill Street, North Church Street, West Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 42.1 miles from Hempfield, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.96 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Hempfield, PA to Lower Saucon, PA is easy. At 1h 59m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hempfield, PA to Lower Saucon, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hempfield, PA to Lower Saucon, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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