How far is Allentown, PA from Lower Saucon, PA?

The driving distance from Allentown, PA to Lower Saucon, PA is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.45 mi
00h 24m
Flight
10.9 mi
17.54 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.9 mi
Kilometers
17.54 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.45 mi
Kilometers
21.64 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lower Saucon
Sat, Apr 18, 6:31 AM EDT
Return by in Allentown
Sat, Apr 18, 6:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Allentown
2026-04-18T06:07
Arrive Lower Saucon
Sat, Apr 18, 6:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Allentown
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bethlehem
PA

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

From Allentown
6.7 mi
00h 12m
To Lower Saucon
6.7 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Allentown and Lower Saucon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Allentown and Lower Saucon.

  1. 1

    Start on Tilghman Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Tilghman Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Union Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Union Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Club Avenue

    818 ft · 39 sec · Club Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Broad Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · West Broad Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Stefko Boulevard

    3176 ft · 1 min · Stefko Boulevard

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Daly Avenue

    1721 ft · 46 sec · Daly Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on East 4th Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East 4th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Hellertown Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hellertown Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Cherry Lane

    2603 ft · 56 sec · Cherry Lane

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Easton Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Easton Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Lower Saucon Road

    23 m · 2 sec · Lower Saucon Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lower Saucon Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Allentown and Lower Saucon.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
89.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Broad Street
3.18 mi · 24%
Easton Road
2.86 mi · 21%
Union Boulevard
2.11 mi · 16%
Tilghman Street
1.86 mi · 14%
Hellertown Road
1.16 mi · 9%
East 4th Street
0.69 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

West Broad Street

At the end of the road, turn left onto West Broad Street

3.18 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
10.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bethlehem
00h 12m from Allentown
Leave By
7:42 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Allentown and Mostly Sunny near Lower Saucon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Allentown to Lower Saucon?

The road trip is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bethlehem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.7 miles from Allentown and 6.7 miles from Lower Saucon.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.96 one way or $3.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Allentown and Mostly Sunny near Lower Saucon.

Stop Ideas Near Bethlehem

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bethlehem, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bethlehem.

BUS

White Haven, PA

57 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Paoli

66 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

69 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Ardmore

69 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Lower Saucon. Straight-line distance: 10.9 mi (17.54 km).

Allentown

#1 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Lower Saucon

#2 Lower Saucon

Township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population10,813
Coordinates40.6062100, -75.2824000
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Allentown (-75.49018, 40.60843)
End: Lower Saucon (-75.2824, 40.60621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.48 gal
1.8 L · about $1.96
Round trip
$3.92
0.96 gal · 3.6 L
Estimated CO2
4.3 kg one way
Round trip: 8.5 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.96 $3.92
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.21 $4.42
Premium $4.95 $2.38 $4.76
Diesel $5.98 $2.87 $5.74

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Allentown and Lower Saucon. The current time is 06:07:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.