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

The driving distance from Lower Saucon, PA to Allentown, PA is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
16.34 mi
00h 25m
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
16.34 mi
Kilometers
26.29 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Sat, Apr 18, 5:10 AM EDT
Return by in Lower Saucon
Sat, Apr 18, 5:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lower Saucon
2026-04-18T04:44
Arrive Allentown
Sat, Apr 18, 5:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lower Saucon
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 Lower Saucon
6.7 mi
00h 12m
To Allentown
9.6 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
77°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 Lower Saucon and Allentown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lower Saucon Road

    23 m · 3 sec · Lower Saucon Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Easton Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Easton Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Cherry Lane

    2603 ft · 59 sec · Cherry Lane

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Hellertown Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hellertown Road

  5. 5

    Continue on East 4th Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East 4th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Daly Avenue

    1676 ft · 40 sec · Daly Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Stefko Boulevard

    3195 ft · 1 min · Stefko Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Broad Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · East Broad Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Club Avenue

    818 ft · 44 sec · Club Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Union Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Union Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Tilghman Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Tilghman Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

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

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
73.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Broad Street
3.18 mi · 19%
Easton Road
2.86 mi · 17%
Union Boulevard
2.11 mi · 13%
Tilghman Street
1.86 mi · 11%
Hellertown Road
1.17 mi · 7%
East 4th Street
0.7 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

East Broad Street

Turn left onto East Broad Street

3.18 mi · 00h 05m

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 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
10.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bethlehem
00h 12m from Lower Saucon
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lower Saucon and Mostly Sunny near Allentown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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 Lower Saucon and 9.6 miles from Allentown.

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 5.4 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 7:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.37 one way or $4.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Lower Saucon and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 10.9 mi (17.54 km).

Lower Saucon

#1 Lower Saucon

Township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population10,813
Coordinates40.6062100, -75.2824000
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Lower Saucon Road (-75.282492, 40.606249)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.58 gal
2.18 L · about $2.37
Round trip
$4.74
1.16 gal · 4.36 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.3 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.37 $4.74
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.67 $5.33
Premium $4.95 $2.87 $5.75
Diesel $5.98 $3.47 $6.94

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 Lower Saucon and Allentown. The current time is 04:44:06.

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.