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

The driving distance from Hempfield, PA to Lower Saucon, PA is about 84.3 miles (135.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
84.25 mi
01h 59m
Flight
71.84 mi
115.62 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.84 mi
Kilometers
115.62 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.25 mi
Kilometers
135.58 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lower Saucon
Sat, Apr 18, 8:06 AM EDT
Return by in Hempfield
Sat, Apr 18, 10:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hempfield
2026-04-18T06:07
Arrive Lower Saucon
Sat, Apr 18, 8:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hempfield
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Laureldale
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Hempfield
42.1 mi
00h 59m
To Lower Saucon
42.2 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 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 Hempfield and Lower Saucon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Summit Drive

    3093 ft · 1 min · Summit Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on Hill Street

    2725 ft · 1 min · Hill Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Church Street

    77 m · 15 sec · North Church Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1293 ft · 27 sec · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto College Avenue

    2832 ft · 1 min · College Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 East: Lancaster

    1289 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222 North: Reading

    19.6 mi · 24 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    11 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 61 North: Centre Avenue

    829 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Centre Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Centre Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Bellevue Avenue

    2052 ft · 47 sec · Bellevue Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North 5th Street Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North 5th Street Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Allentown Pike

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Kutztown Road

    1156 ft · 22 sec · Kutztown Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    49 m · 7 sec · Allentown Pike

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2112 ft · 47 sec · Allentown Pike

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    37 m · 5 sec · Allentown Pike

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  21. 21

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2092 ft · 40 sec · Allentown Pike

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kutztown Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Kutztown Road

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Kutztown Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    8.7 mi · 11 min

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard

    49 m · 2 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Trexlertown Bypass

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Trexlertown Bypass

  29. 29

    Take the exit right

    2000 ft · 1 min

  30. 30

    Merge slight right

    11.5 mi · 15 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 412: Hellertown, Bethlehem

    1397 ft · 34 sec

  32. 32

    Continue on PA 412: Hellertown, Bethlehem

    1221 ft · 32 sec

  33. 33

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hellertown Road

    114 m · 22 sec · Hellertown Road

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Cherry Lane

    2603 ft · 56 sec · Cherry Lane

  35. 35

    Turn straight onto Easton Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Easton Road

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Lower Saucon Road

    23 m · 2 sec · Lower Saucon Road

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lower Saucon Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hempfield 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
37 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
3 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 222 North
30.5 mi · 36%
Trexlertown Bypass
17.5 mi · 21%
Kutztown Road
11.6 mi · 14%
US 30 East
7.16 mi · 8%
Allentown Pike
6.02 mi · 7%
Easton Road
2.86 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 222 North

Take the exit slight right toward US 222 North: Reading

19.6 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
71.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Laureldale
00h 59m from Hempfield
Leave By
2:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hempfield 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 Hempfield to Lower Saucon?

The road trip is about 84.3 miles (135.6 km) and usually takes 01h 59m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Laureldale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.1 miles from Hempfield and 42.2 miles from Lower Saucon.

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

The direct path is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.14 one way or $24.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Laureldale

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Laureldale, 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 Laureldale.

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Coatesville

46 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

46 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Parkesburg

48 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Exton

48 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hempfield and Lower Saucon. Straight-line distance: 71.84 mi (115.62 km).

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#1 Hempfield

A township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

Population40,558
Coordinates40.0548200, -76.4388500
Altitude148
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: Hempfield (-76.43885, 40.05482)
End: Lower Saucon (-75.2824, 40.60621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 136 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.97 gal
11.25 L · about $12.14
Round trip
$24.27
5.94 gal · 22.5 L
Estimated CO2
26.4 kg one way
Round trip: 52.8 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.14 $24.27
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.66 $27.32
Premium $4.95 $14.71 $29.43
Diesel $5.98 $17.76 $35.52

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 Hempfield and Lower Saucon. The current time is 06:07:15.

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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.