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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
1526 ft · 35 sec · Hellertown Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I-78 West
2986 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
11.8 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 222 South: Hamilton Boulevard
2288 ft · 1 min
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Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard
5.2 mi · 7 min · West Hamilton Boulevard
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Continue on Trexlertown Bypass
2096 ft · 33 sec · Trexlertown Bypass
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Continue on Hamilton Boulevard
2.5 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard
39 m · 2 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard
1 km · 51 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
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Continue on Kutztown Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Kutztown Road
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Keep slight left
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike
33 m · 1 sec · Allentown Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike
2089 ft · 39 sec · Allentown Pike
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Continue on Kutztown Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road
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Continue on Allentown Pike
1.6 mi · 3 min · Allentown Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Allentown Pike
30 m · 4 sec · Allentown Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike
2124 ft · 52 sec · Allentown Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike
39 m · 5 sec · Allentown Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike
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Continue on Kutztown Road
1411 ft · 27 sec · Kutztown Road
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Continue on Allentown Pike
2511 ft · 48 sec · Allentown Pike
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Continue on Allentown Pike
1.9 mi · 3 min · Allentown Pike
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Continue on North 5th Street Highway
2.3 mi · 4 min · North 5th Street Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward PA 12 West: Lebanon
1717 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Warren Street Bypass
30 mi · 37 min · Warren Street Bypass
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Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West: York
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Centerville Road
1525 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Centerville Road
1788 ft · 49 sec · Centerville Road
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Turn left onto Marietta Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Marietta Avenue
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Turn left onto Summit Drive
2478 ft · 1 min · Summit Drive
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Continue on Summit Drive
2275 ft · 56 sec · Summit Drive
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ontelaunee.
Coatesville
Downingtown
Parkesburg
Lancaster station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lower Saucon and Hempfield. Straight-line distance: 71.84 mi (115.62 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 Hempfield
A township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 40,558 |
| Coordinates | 40.0548200, -76.4388500 |
| Altitude | 148 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-76.438938, 40.054814)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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