Origin
Lower Saucon, PA
Morning in Lower Saucon on Saturday
Local time
7:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Lower Saucon, PA to Hempfield, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 42m
Distance
85.8 mi
138 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 35m
★
6 AM
1h 43m
8 AM
1h 58m
10 AM
1h 48m
12 PM
1h 47m
3 PM
1h 49m
5 PM
1h 58m
8 PM
1h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lower Saucon, PA
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Hempfield, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lower Saucon, PA to Hempfield, PA covers 85.8 miles and takes about 1h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Easton Road, Cherry Lane, Hellertown Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.22 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
42.9 miles from Lower Saucon, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 42m. Total distance: 85.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 42m 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 42m drive with frequent turns across 85.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Easton Road 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 Lower Saucon, PA to Hempfield, PA is easy. At 1h 42m 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 Lower Saucon, PA to Hempfield, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Easton Road | — | — |
| Cherry Lane | — | — |
| Hellertown Road | — | — |
| I-78 West | — | — |
| US 222 South | — | — |
| West Hamilton Boulevard | — | — |
| Trexlertown Bypass | — | — |
| Hamilton Boulevard | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Easton Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lower Saucon, PA and Hempfield, PA.
1
Start on Lower Saucon Road
75 ft
·
3 sec
·
Lower Saucon Road
2
Turn right onto Easton Road
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Easton Road
3
Turn slight right onto Cherry Lane
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Cherry Lane
4
Turn slight right onto Hellertown Road
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Hellertown Road
5
Take the exit slight right toward I-78 West
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I-78 West
6
Merge slight left
12 mi
·
15 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward US 222 South: Hamilton Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
US 222 South: Hamilton Boulevard
8
Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
West Hamilton Boulevard
9
Continue on Trexlertown Bypass
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
Trexlertown Bypass
10
Continue on Hamilton Boulevard
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Hamilton Boulevard
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard
128 ft
·
2 sec
·
Hamilton Boulevard
12
Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
Hamilton Boulevard
13
Continue on Kutztown Road
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Kutztown Road
14
Keep slight left
5.9 mi
·
7 min
15
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike
108 ft
·
1 sec
·
Allentown Pike
16
Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Allentown Pike
17
Continue on Kutztown Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Kutztown Road
18
Continue on Allentown Pike
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Allentown Pike
19
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Allentown Pike
98 ft
·
4 sec
·
Allentown Pike
20
Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Allentown Pike
21
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike
128 ft
·
5 sec
·
Allentown Pike
22
Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Allentown Pike
23
Continue on Kutztown Road
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Kutztown Road
24
Continue on Allentown Pike
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Allentown Pike
25
Continue on Allentown Pike
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Allentown Pike
26
Continue on North 5th Street Highway
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
North 5th Street Highway
27
Take the ramp slight right toward PA 12 West: Lebanon
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
PA 12 West: Lebanon
28
Merge slight left onto Warren Street Bypass
30 mi
·
37 min
·
Warren Street Bypass
29
Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
US 30 West
30
Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West: York
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
US 30 West: York
31
Take the exit slight right toward Centerville Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Centerville Road
32
Turn right onto Centerville Road
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Centerville Road
33
Turn left onto Marietta Avenue
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Marietta Avenue
34
Turn left onto Summit Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Summit Drive
35
Continue on Summit Drive
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Summit Drive
36
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 42.9 miles from Lower Saucon, PA, or about 51m 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 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.9 miles or 51m 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 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hempfield, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Lower Saucon, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lower Saucon, PA
This is one driving day of about 85.8 miles and 1h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Lower Saucon, 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 42.9 mi from Lower Saucon, PA · 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 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 42.9 miles from Lower Saucon, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hempfield, PA
The final approach into Hempfield, 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
$14.22 one way
$28.45 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $15.58 | $31.16 |
| premium | $4.93 | $16.64 | $33.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.94 | $37.89 |
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: 30 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.7 | 0 | $9.01 | $4.12 |
| Efficient EV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.51 | $3.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.3 | 0 | $12.01 | $5.49 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Hempfield, PA
Morning in Hempfield on Saturday
Local time
7:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 42m 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 Lower Saucon, PA to Hempfield, PA covers 85.8 miles and takes about 1h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Easton Road, Cherry Lane, Hellertown Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 42.9 miles from Lower Saucon, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.22 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 Lower Saucon, PA to Hempfield, PA is easy. At 1h 42m 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 Lower Saucon, PA to Hempfield, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lower Saucon, PA to Hempfield, 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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