How far is Penn Hills, PA from Lower Saucon, PA?
The driving distance from Penn Hills, PA to Lower Saucon, PA is about 290.5 miles (467.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 239.3 miles (385.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 45m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Penn Hills and Lower Saucon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Penn Hills and Lower Saucon.
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Start on Sylvan Avenue
41 m · 11 sec · Sylvan Avenue
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Turn left onto Mount Avenue
158 m · 25 sec · Mount Avenue
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Turn right onto Verona Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Verona Road
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Turn left onto Coal Hollow Road
1 mi · 2 min · Coal Hollow Road
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Continue on Old Coal Hollow Road
722 ft · 14 sec · Old Coal Hollow Road
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Continue on Beulah Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Beulah Road
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Take the ramp left
1379 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
4.9 mi · 7 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg
1317 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
885 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
855 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
170.5 mi · 3 hr 7 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81, US 11: Carlisle, Harrisburg
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North: Harrisburg
1712 ft · 55 sec
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Continue on Harrisburg Pike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike
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Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Harrisburg
1358 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
12.7 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11, US 15: Enola, Marysville
931 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North, US 15 North: Marysville
1828 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left
2072 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
1.2 km · 1 min · George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
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Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
3.4 mi · 5 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
19.1 mi · 23 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Continue on 78th Division Highway
7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway
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Continue on William Penn Highway
42.8 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 78 East: New Jersey
15.3 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 412: Hellertown, Bethlehem
1397 ft · 34 sec
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Continue on PA 412: Hellertown, Bethlehem
1221 ft · 32 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hellertown Road
114 m · 22 sec · Hellertown Road
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Turn left onto Cherry Lane
2603 ft · 56 sec · Cherry Lane
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Turn straight onto Easton Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Easton Road
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Turn left onto Lower Saucon Road
23 m · 2 sec · Lower Saucon Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lower Saucon Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Penn Hills and Lower Saucon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
170 mi · 03h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Penn Hills and Sunny near Lower Saucon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Penn Hills to Lower Saucon?
The road trip is about 290.5 miles (467.5 km) and usually takes 05h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Shade Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.7 miles from Penn Hills and 145.8 miles from Lower Saucon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 239.3 miles (385.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.76 one way or $91.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Penn Hills and Sunny near Lower Saucon.
Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap
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 Shade Gap.
Huntingdon
Lewistown
Hancock, MD
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Penn Hills and Lower Saucon. Straight-line distance: 239.3 mi (385.12 km).
#1 Penn Hills
A borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 40,517 |
| Coordinates | 40.5011800, -79.8392200 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lower Saucon
Township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 10,813 |
| Coordinates | 40.6062100, -75.2824000 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lower Saucon (-75.2824, 40.60621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 468 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 37m |
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 | $4.46 | $45.76 | $91.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $50.48 | $100.96 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $54.38 | $108.75 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $67.14 | $134.28 |
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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