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

The driving distance from Lower Saucon, PA to Hempfield, PA is about 85.8 miles (138.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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
85.84 mi
01h 42m
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
85.84 mi
Kilometers
138.14 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hempfield
Sat, Apr 18, 6:26 AM EDT
Return by in Lower Saucon
Sat, Apr 18, 8:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lower Saucon
2026-04-18T04:43
Arrive Hempfield
Sat, Apr 18, 6:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lower Saucon
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
Ontelaunee
PA

Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania

From Lower Saucon
42 mi
00h 51m
To Hempfield
43.8 mi
00h 51m

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
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1526 ft · 35 sec · Hellertown Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I-78 West

    2986 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    11.8 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222 South: Hamilton Boulevard

    2288 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard

    5.2 mi · 7 min · West Hamilton Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Trexlertown Bypass

    2096 ft · 33 sec · Trexlertown Bypass

  10. 10

    Continue on Hamilton Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard

    39 m · 2 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard

    1 km · 51 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Kutztown Road

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    33 m · 1 sec · Allentown Pike

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2089 ft · 39 sec · Allentown Pike

  17. 17

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Allentown Pike

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Allentown Pike

    30 m · 4 sec · Allentown Pike

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2124 ft · 52 sec · Allentown Pike

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    39 m · 5 sec · Allentown Pike

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  23. 23

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1411 ft · 27 sec · Kutztown Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2511 ft · 48 sec · Allentown Pike

  25. 25

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Allentown Pike

  26. 26

    Continue on North 5th Street Highway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · North 5th Street Highway

  27. 27

    Take the ramp slight right toward PA 12 West: Lebanon

    1717 ft · 43 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Warren Street Bypass

    30 mi · 37 min · Warren Street Bypass

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West: York

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward Centerville Road

    1525 ft · 41 sec

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Centerville Road

    1788 ft · 49 sec · Centerville Road

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Marietta Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Marietta Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Summit Drive

    2478 ft · 1 min · Summit Drive

  35. 35

    Continue on Summit Drive

    2275 ft · 56 sec · Summit Drive

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Summit Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
36 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
2 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Warren Street Bypass
30 mi · 35%
I-78 West
12.4 mi · 14%
Kutztown Road
11.1 mi · 13%
Allentown Pike
5.99 mi · 7%
US 30 West
5.99 mi · 7%
West Hamilton Boulevard
5.19 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Warren Street Bypass

Merge slight left onto Warren Street Bypass

30 mi · 00h 37m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
71.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ontelaunee
00h 51m from Lower Saucon
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lower Saucon and Mostly Sunny near Hempfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 85.8 miles (138.1 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Ontelaunee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42 miles from Lower Saucon and 43.8 miles from Hempfield.

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 14 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 3:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.38 one way or $24.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ontelaunee

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

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

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Coatesville

49 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

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

Parkesburg

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

Lancaster station

51 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue

Flight Path Map

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

Lower Saucon

#1 Lower Saucon

Township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population10,813
Coordinates40.6062100, -75.2824000
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hempfield

A township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

Population40,558
Coordinates40.0548200, -76.4388500
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Start: Lower Saucon Road (-75.282492, 40.606249)
End: (-76.438938, 40.054814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.03 gal
11.47 L · about $12.38
Round trip
$24.76
6.06 gal · 22.94 L
Estimated CO2
26.9 kg one way
Round trip: 53.9 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.38 $24.76
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.93 $27.87
Premium $4.95 $15.01 $30.02
Diesel $5.98 $18.12 $36.24

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 Hempfield. The current time is 04:43:48.

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.