Origin
Hatfield, PA
Late night in Hatfield on Sunday
Local time
1:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hatfield, PA to Messmore, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
8.6 mi
14 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hatfield, PA
Wikimedia Commons
Messmore, PA
cottonbro studio
Trip Overview
This short, 8.6-mile drive from Hatfield, PA to Messmore, PA will take you about 18 minutes to complete. It's a straightforward local route, perfect for a quick trip that won't require an overnight stay. With a minimal fuel cost of around $1, this journey is incredibly budget-friendly. As you travel within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, you'll experience a typical local road feel, making it easy to navigate without the stress of long highway stretches. This route is ideal for a spontaneous outing or as a quick connector between two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| McClellandtown Road | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Dixon Boulevard | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Messmore Road | 1.2 mi | 4m |
| Morgantown Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Morgantown Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Lebanon Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
McClellandtown Road
— 4.2 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hatfield, PA and Messmore, PA.
1
Start on Morgantown Road
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Morgantown Road
2
Continue on Morgantown Street
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Morgantown Street
3
Turn left onto Lebanon Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Lebanon Avenue
4
Continue on Dixon Boulevard
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Dixon Boulevard
5
Turn left onto PA 21
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
McClellandtown Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto Messmore Road
1.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Messmore Road
Use the left lane.
7
Arrive at destination
Messmore Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 7.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Lebanon Avenue
Turn left onto Lebanon Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
3.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
PA 21 / McClellandtown Road
Turn left onto PA 21 / McClellandtown Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
7.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Messmore Road
Turn left onto Messmore Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.43 one way
$2.85 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.56 | $3.12 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.67 | $3.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.90 | $3.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.90 | $0.41 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.75 | $0.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.20 | $0.55 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Messmore, PA
Late night in Messmore on Sunday
Local time
1:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
18m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with no highway miles to speak of. You'll primarily be on McClellandtown Road, Dixon Boulevard, and Messmore Road, offering a genuine feel for Pennsylvania's local roadways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 4.2 miles on McClellandtown Road, providing a brief period of uninterrupted driving. The road's character is consistent throughout, focusing on local connectivity rather than high-speed travel, so be prepared for frequent turns and intersections.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.2 mi on McClellandtown Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near Lebanon Avenue.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hatfield, PA to Messmore, PA is easy. At 18m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (Lebanon Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (PA 21 / McClellandtown Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles (Messmore Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 8.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m 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 with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.2 miles on McClellandtown Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 1.2 miles (Lebanon Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (PA 21 / McClellandtown Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles (Messmore Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Fort Necessity National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Messmore, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
More trips to Messmore, PA
Explore more options from Hatfield, PA or browse trips ending in Messmore, PA.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse PA road trips.