Origin
Reading, PA
Morning in Reading on Saturday
Local time
7:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Reading, 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 8m
Distance
46.6 mi
75 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 5m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Reading, PA to Lower Saucon, PA covers 46.6 miles and takes about 1h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North 5th Street, Allentown Pike, Kutztown Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.73 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 46.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m 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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 8m drive with frequent turns across 46.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North 5th 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 Reading, PA to Lower Saucon, PA is easy. At 1h 8m 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 Reading, PA to Lower Saucon, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North 5th Street | — | — |
| Allentown Pike | — | — |
| Kutztown Road | — | — |
| Hamilton Boulevard | — | — |
| Trexlertown Bypass | — | — |
| PA 412 | — | — |
| Hellertown Road | — | — |
| Cherry Lane | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North 5th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading, PA and Lower Saucon, PA.
1
Start on Penn Street
279 ft
·
9 sec
·
Penn Street
2
Turn right onto North 5th Street
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
North 5th Street
3
Continue on Allentown Pike
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Allentown Pike
4
Merge slight left onto Kutztown Road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Kutztown Road
5
Continue on Allentown Pike
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Allentown Pike
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike
161 ft
·
7 sec
·
Allentown Pike
7
Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Allentown Pike
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike
121 ft
·
5 sec
·
Allentown Pike
9
Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Allentown Pike
10
Continue on Kutztown Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Kutztown Road
11
Continue on Allentown Pike
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Allentown Pike
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kutztown Road
138 ft
·
2 sec
·
Kutztown Road
13
Exit the roundabout onto Kutztown Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Kutztown Road
14
Keep slight left
8.7 mi
·
11 min
15
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard
161 ft
·
2 sec
·
Hamilton Boulevard
16
Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Hamilton Boulevard
17
Turn straight onto Trexlertown Bypass
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Trexlertown Bypass
18
Take the exit right
0.4 mi
·
1 min
19
Merge slight right
12 mi
·
14 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward PA 412: Hellertown, Bethlehem
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
PA 412: Hellertown, Bethlehem
21
Continue on PA 412: Hellertown, Bethlehem
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
PA 412: Hellertown, Bethlehem
22
At the end of the road, turn left onto Hellertown Road
374 ft
·
22 sec
·
Hellertown Road
23
Turn left onto Cherry Lane
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Cherry Lane
24
Turn straight onto Easton Road
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Easton Road
25
Turn left onto Lower Saucon Road
75 ft
·
2 sec
·
Lower Saucon Road
26
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.3 mi from Reading, PA · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.3 miles from Reading, 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
$7.73 one way
$15.45 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.46 | $16.92 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.04 | $18.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.29 | $20.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14 | 0 | $4.89 | $2.24 |
| Efficient EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.08 | $1.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.52 | $2.98 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
7:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Kutztown, PA
23 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 8m 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 Reading, PA to Lower Saucon, PA covers 46.6 miles and takes about 1h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North 5th Street, Allentown Pike, Kutztown Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.3 miles from Reading, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.73 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 Reading, PA to Lower Saucon, PA is easy. At 1h 8m 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 Reading, PA to Lower Saucon, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Reading, 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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