Origin
Allentown, PA
Morning in Allentown on Tuesday
Local time
6:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Allentown, PA to Lower Saucon, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
13.4 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Allentown, PA
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Lower Saucon, PA
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Trip Overview
Allentown, PA to Lower Saucon, PA is 13.4 miles and takes about 24m via West Broad Street and Easton Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region and entirely within Pennsylvania. Given its brief length and surface road profile, this route is ideal for a quick local errand or a seamless transition to a larger regional exploration. You'll find it straightforward, with minimal complexity, making it a practical choice for getting from point A to point B without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Broad Street | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Easton Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Union Boulevard | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Tilghman Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Hellertown Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| East 4th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Stefko Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Cherry Lane | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Broad Street
— 3.2 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allentown, PA and Lower Saucon, PA.
1
Start on Tilghman Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Tilghman Street
2
Continue on Union Boulevard
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Union Boulevard
3
Turn right onto Club Avenue
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Club Avenue
4
At end of road, turn left onto West Broad Street
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
West Broad Street
5
At end of road, turn right onto Stefko Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Stefko Boulevard
6
At end of road, turn left onto PA 412
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Daly Avenue
7
Continue on PA 412
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East 4th Street
8
Continue on PA 412
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Hellertown Road
9
Turn left onto Cherry Lane
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Cherry Lane
10
Turn straight onto Easton Road
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Easton Road
11
Turn left onto Lower Saucon Road
77 ft
·
1 sec
·
Lower Saucon Road
12
Arrive at destination
Lower Saucon Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 4 and 10.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Club Avenue
Turn right onto Club Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
4.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
West Broad Street
At end of road, turn left onto West Broad Street
Navigation decision point
4
7.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Stefko Boulevard
At end of road, turn right onto Stefko Boulevard
Navigation decision point
3
7.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
PA 412 / Daly Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto PA 412 / Daly Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
10.1 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Cherry Lane
Turn left onto Cherry Lane
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.22 one way
$4.44 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.43 | $4.87 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.60 | $5.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.17 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Lower Saucon, PA
Morning in Lower Saucon on Tuesday
Local time
6:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
24m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is entirely on surface roads, meaning you won't encounter any highway cruising. The longest continuous stretch without a turn is 3.2 miles on West Broad Street. Expect to navigate through developed areas, indicated by the absence of any highway percentage. You'll likely notice frequent intersections and local traffic as you make your way across town.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.2 mi on West Broad Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4 miles in near Club Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 24m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4 miles (Club Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (West Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles (Stefko Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Allentown, PA
Full guide →Allentown is the largest city in the Lehigh Valley region of eastern Pennsylvania, the county seat and largest city in Lehigh County, and the third-largest city in Pennsylvania after Philadelphia and Pittsburgh with a population of 125,845 as of 2020.
Arriving in Lower Saucon, PA
Full guide →Top landmarks
- • Michael and Margaret Heller House — historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 13.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.2 miles on West Broad Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 4 miles (Club Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (West Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles (Stefko Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lower Saucon, PA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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