Origin
Hempfield, PA
Afternoon in Hempfield on Sunday
Local time
2:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hempfield, PA to Coatesville, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
38.1 mi
61 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hempfield, PA
Jack Pace
Coatesville, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hempfield, PA to Coatesville, PA covers 38.1 miles and takes about 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 30, Old Philadelphia Pike, Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.2 miles on US 30. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.32 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 30 | 10.2 mi | 13m |
| Old Philadelphia Pike | 7.4 mi | 12m |
| Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| Lincoln Highway | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| Newport Road | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| North 1st Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Summit Drive | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| College Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 30
— 10.2 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hempfield, PA and Coatesville, 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
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
14
Take the exit
272 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Coatesville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork
455 ft
·
11 sec
Toward PA 82 South: Coatesville
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Turn straight onto PA 82
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North 1st Avenue
Use the straight lane.
17
Arrive at destination
PA 82
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 36.5 — 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
5
12.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
25.3 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
US 30 / Lincoln Highway
Turn left onto US 30 / Lincoln Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
36.5 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Take the exit toward Coatesville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Coatesville
8
36.5 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Keep slight right at fork toward PA 82 South: Coatesville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward PA 82 South: Coatesville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.32 one way
$12.63 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.92 | $13.84 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.39 | $14.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.41 | $16.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.4 | 0 | $4.00 | $1.83 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.33 | $2.44 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Coatesville, PA
Afternoon in Coatesville on Sunday
Local time
2:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°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
7 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
59m 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?
38.1 mi in 59m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 27% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.2 mi on US 30.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 38.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (PA 462 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 25.3 miles (US 30 / Lincoln Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Coatesville, PA
Full guide →Founded 1915
Downingtown is a city of 7,900 people in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
Top landmarks
- • High Bridge — bridge in Pennsylvania
- • Lukens Historic District — historic district in Coatesville, Pennsylvania
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 59m. Total distance: 38.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.2 miles on US 30. 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 Coatesville, 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 12.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 25.3 miles (US 30 / Lincoln Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — First State National Historical Park, Valley Forge National Historical Park and Appalachian National Scenic Trail. 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 Coatesville, 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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