How far is Lower Saucon, PA from Bethlehem, PA?
The driving distance from Lower Saucon, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 6.7 miles (10.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.8 miles (7.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m 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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Halfway Point
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Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lower Saucon and Bethlehem.
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Start on Lower Saucon Road
23 m · 3 sec · Lower Saucon Road
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Turn right onto Easton Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Easton Road
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Turn slight right onto Cherry Lane
2603 ft · 59 sec · Cherry Lane
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Turn slight right onto Hellertown Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hellertown Road
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Continue on East 4th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East 4th Street
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Continue on Daly Avenue
1676 ft · 40 sec · Daly Avenue
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Turn right onto Stefko Boulevard
3195 ft · 1 min · Stefko Boulevard
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Turn left onto East Broad Street
2434 ft · 45 sec · East Broad Street
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Turn right onto Maple Street
1425 ft · 1 min · Maple Street
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Turn left onto East Goepp Street
136 m · 15 sec · East Goepp Street
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Turn left onto Linden Street
17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lower Saucon and Bethlehem.
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.
Easton Road
Turn right onto Easton Road
2.86 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lower Saucon and Mostly Sunny near Bethlehem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lower Saucon to Bethlehem?
The road trip is about 6.7 miles (10.8 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?
Hellertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.5 miles from Lower Saucon and 3.2 miles from Bethlehem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.8 miles (7.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 8:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.98 one way or $1.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lower Saucon and Mostly Sunny near Bethlehem.
Stop Ideas Near Hellertown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hellertown.
Paoli
White Haven, PA
Trenton Transit Center
Ardmore
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lower Saucon and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 4.82 mi (7.75 km).
#1 Lower Saucon
Township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 10,813 |
| Coordinates | 40.6062100, -75.2824000 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bethlehem
The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 74,892 |
| Coordinates | 40.6259300, -75.3704600 |
| Altitude | 109 |
| Country | United States |
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $0.98 | $1.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.10 | $2.21 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.19 | $2.38 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.44 | $2.87 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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