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River Road: New Hope to Easton, Delaware River, Pennsylvania
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River Road: New Hope to Easton

PA 32, River Road, PA 611 · New Hope → Easton

Sweeping33 mi1 hr1,200 ft climbHigh point ≈ 300 ftOne way
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The drive

PA 32 is a scenic two-lane road along the west bank of the Delaware River in Bucks County. This drive picks it up at New Hope and heads north through Lumberville, Point Pleasant, Erwinna, Uhlerstown and Upper Black Eddy. The road follows or runs close to the river and the Delaware Canal and crosses many creeks along the way.

PA 32 ends at PA 611 in Kintnersville. The drive then follows PA 611 on to Easton, passing Riegelsville. In all it is 33.2 miles and takes about an hour, with sweeping curves, mostly gentle, and about 1,200 feet of climb. Wikipedia notes that the road is popular with Sunday drivers, cyclists, anglers and leaf-peepers.

Along the way

  1. New Hope
  2. Lumberville
  3. Upper Black Eddy
  4. Riegelsville
  5. Easton
Elevation
1,200 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 300 ft
New HopeEaston
Curves
Mostly gentle curves
New HopeEaston
GentleHairpins

Good to know

  • The road is popular with cyclists, anglers and Sunday drivers, so expect company.
  • Utility work has closed the road for a day near New Hope before; check 511PA for anything new.

Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check 511PA.

Questions about this drive

How long is the River Road drive from New Hope to Easton?

New Hope to Easton is 33.2 miles and takes about an hour.

What is PA 32 in Bucks County?

It is a scenic two-lane road running along the west bank of the Delaware River from near Morrisville to Kintnersville.

Is River Road popular with cyclists?

Yes: PA 32 is popular with Sunday drivers, cyclists, anglers and leaf-peepers.

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