Origin
Hempfield, PA
Night in Hempfield on Saturday
Local time
10:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hempfield, PA to Aston, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 41m
Distance
65.1 mi
105 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 34m
★
6 AM
1h 41m
8 AM
1h 57m
10 AM
1h 47m
12 PM
1h 45m
3 PM
1h 47m
5 PM
1h 56m
8 PM
1h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hempfield, PA
Jack Pace
Aston, PA
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Trip Overview
Hempfield, PA to Aston, PA is 65.1 miles and takes about 1h 41m via Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass and US 30, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Pennsylvania, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Expect a fairly direct trip with a significant portion on local roads, making it a bit of a turn-heavy experience rather than a simple highway cruise. It's a manageable distance for a single day, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently without an overnight commitment.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
32.5 miles from Hempfield, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass | 13.9 mi | 18m |
| US 30 | 10.2 mi | 13m |
| US 202 | 8.3 mi | 13m |
| Old Philadelphia Pike | 7.4 mi | 12m |
| Lincoln Highway | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| Newport Road | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| Baltimore Pike | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Pottstown Pike | 3 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
— 13.9 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hempfield, PA and Aston, PA.
1
Start on Summit Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Summit Drive
2
Continue on Hill Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Hill Street
3
Turn right onto North Church Street
254 ft
·
14 sec
·
North Church Street
4
Turn left onto PA 462
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Main Street
5
Turn left onto College Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
College Avenue
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward US 30 East: Lancaster
7
Merge onto US 30
10 mi
·
13 min
·
US 30
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward PA 340
9
Keep slight left at fork
258 ft
·
11 sec
10
Turn left onto PA 340
7.4 mi
·
12 min
·
Old Philadelphia Pike
11
Keep slight right at fork onto PA 772
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Newport Road
12
Turn left onto US 30
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Lincoln Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 30
14 mi
·
18 min
·
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on US 30
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Exton Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward PA 100: Exton, West Chester
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn right onto PA 100
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Pottstown Pike
Use the right lane.
17
Merge onto US 202
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
US 202
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto US 202; US 322
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
US 202; US 322
Use the left lane.
19
Turn left onto US 1; US 322
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Baltimore Pike
Use the left lane.
20
Turn right onto Valleybrook Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Valleybrook Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Turn left onto Llewellyn Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Llewellyn Road
22
Continue on Birney Highway
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Birney Highway
23
Enter roundabout onto Birney Highway
114 ft
·
2 sec
·
Birney Highway
24
Continue on Birney Highway
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Birney Highway
25
Continue on Aston Mills Road
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Aston Mills Road
26
Arrive at destination
Aston Mills Road
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 1h 41m, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time for this 65.1-mile trip. Leaving during off-peak hours will help minimize time spent navigating the local road sections. While there are no designated stops mentioned, plan for a brief break if needed; the $11 fuel cost suggests you won't need to worry about extensive refueling. Keep an eye on your GPS, as the 'turn-heavy' nature of the route means precise navigation is key to staying on track efficiently.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 32.5 miles from Hempfield, PA, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 13.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 14 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.5 miles or 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Aston, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Hempfield, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hempfield, PA
This is one driving day of about 65.1 miles and 1h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Hempfield, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass for about 13.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.5 miles from Hempfield, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 195 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 53.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
PA 462 / West Main Street
Turn left onto PA 462 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
30.7 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
US 30 / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
Keep slight right at fork onto US 30 / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
47.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Take the exit toward PA 100: Exton, West Chester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward PA 100: Exton, West Chester
6
47.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
PA 100 / Pottstown Pike
Turn right onto PA 100 / Pottstown Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
53.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
|
US 202; US 322
Keep slight left at fork onto US 202; US 322
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.79 one way
$21.59 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.82 | $23.64 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.63 | $25.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.37 | $28.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.84 | $3.12 |
| Efficient EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.70 | $2.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26 | 0 | $9.11 | $4.17 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Aston, PA
Night in Aston on Saturday
Local time
10:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
6 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
1h 41m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
First State National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
Free
near mile 58.4
View on nps.gov
Valley Forge National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of 1777-1778. Today the park protects 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, historic landscapes, a...
11 mi from route
~26 min detour
Free
near mile 49.4
View on nps.gov
Independence National Historical Park
National Historical Park
The park represents the founding ideals of the nation, and preserves national and international symbols of freedom and democracy, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Declaration of I...
17 mi from route
~42 min detour
$1
near mile 65.1
View on nps.gov
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
National Memorial
Visit the house where wounded Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko lived and hear how this brilliant military engineer designed successful fortifications during the American Revolution. See the...
17 mi from route
~42 min detour
Free
near mile 65.1
View on nps.gov
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...
24 mi from route
~61 min detour
Free
near mile 6.7
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a 'Turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll encounter more frequent turns and traffic lights than on a pure interstate journey. With 28% of the drive on highways, you'll experience a mix of faster-paced sections and slower, more involved local road navigation. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 13.9 miles along the Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass. Be prepared for the road conditions to vary, transitioning from more open bypasses to potentially busier local streets as you approach your destination.
Only 28% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.9 mi on Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near PA 462 / West Main Street.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.1 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (PA 462 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 30.7 miles (US 30 / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Hempfield, PA to Aston, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Chester along the way.
Chester
47.2 mi in
|
~1h 11m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 41m. Total distance: 65.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.9 miles on Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Aston, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 1.1 miles (PA 462 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 30.7 miles (US 30 / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — First State National Historical Park, Valley Forge National Historical Park and Independence National Historical Park (5 total within detour distance). 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 Aston, 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.
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