Trip from Hempfield, PA to Darby, 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 54m

Distance

84.6 mi

136 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

20 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min

4 AM

1h 47m ★

6 AM

1h 55m

8 AM

2h 12m

10 AM

2h 1m

12 PM

1h 59m

3 PM

2h 2m

5 PM

2h 11m

8 PM

1h 50m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Hempfield, PA

Jack Pace

borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Darby, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Hempfield, PA to Darby, PA covers 84.6 miles and takes about 1h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, US 222, US 30 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 39.4 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.03 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

42.3 miles from Hempfield, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike	39.4 mi	42m
US 222	15.8 mi	19m
US 30	6.9 mi	9m
Mid-County Expressway	6.4 mi	8m
I 76	5.1 mi	7m
Lansdowne Avenue	3.3 mi	8m
West Chester Pike	2.5 mi	5m
Main Street	0.8 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 39.4 mi, about 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hempfield, PA and Darby, PA.

Start on Summit Drive

0.6 mi · 1 min · Summit Drive

Continue on Hill Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Hill Street

Turn right onto North Church Street

254 ft · 14 sec · North Church Street

Turn left onto PA 462

0.2 mi · 26 sec · West Main Street

Turn left onto College Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · College Avenue

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Toward US 30 East: Lancaster

Merge onto US 30

6.9 mi · 9 min · US 30

Take the exit onto US 222

16 mi · 19 min · US 222

Toward US 222 North: Reading

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Toward I 76, PATP, PA 272: Denver, PA Turnpike

Turn right onto Colonel Howard Boulevard

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

Toward I 76, PATP

Keep slight left at fork onto Colonel Howard Boulevard

0.6 mi · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

Toward I 76, PATP

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Toward I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia

Merge onto I 76; PATP

39 mi · 42 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto I 76

5.1 mi · 7 min · I 76

Exit 326 Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 331A Toward I 476 South: Chester Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 476

6.4 mi · 8 min · Mid-County Expressway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 59 sec

Exit 9 Toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto PA 3

2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Turn slight right onto Darby Road

471 ft · 13 sec · Darby Road

Use the right lane.

Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

3.3 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue

Use the straight lane.

Continue on Main Street

0.8 mi · 2 min · Main Street

Turn left onto Ridge Avenue

47 ft · 2 sec · Ridge Avenue

Arrive at destination

Ridge Avenue

Trip Plan

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 42.3 miles from Hempfield, PA, or about 53m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.4 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 19 miles or 26m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 42.3 miles or 53m 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 29m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Darby, 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 84.6 miles and 1h 54m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Hempfield, PA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 39.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Warwick, PA

42 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

Akron, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Warwick, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 42.3 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Tasty Zaytoon Lebanese Market and Restaurant

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Exton, Pennsylvania

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately mile 54.4

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14848733198

Visit website

Satellite Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

2.8 mi

Tasty Zaytoon Lebanese Market and Restaurant

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately mile 54.4

Exton, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14848733198

Visit website

Satellite Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 84.6

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+12672772623

Visit website

Amsale Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 84.6

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12153974420

Visit website

Hong Kong Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 54.4

West Chester, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16106962597

Visit website

The Escape Game King Of Prussia

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 66.5

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

+16106248058

Visit website

iFLY Indoor Skydiving - King of Prussia

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 66.5

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–8:30 pm

+16105954359

Visit website

Wharton Esherick Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 60.5

Malvern, Pennsylvania

+16106445822

Visit website

Heuser Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 66.5

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+16102651071

Visit website

Arnold's Family Fun Center

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 66.5

Oaks, Pennsylvania

Hours: 3–9 pm

+16106660600

Visit website

Elmwood Park Zoo

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 66.5

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+16102773825

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 25.1 and 77.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

25.1 mi into trip | ~34m in | Colonel Howard Boulevard

Turn right onto Colonel Howard Boulevard toward I 76, PATP

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 76, PATP

25.3 mi into trip | ~34m in | Colonel Howard Boulevard

Keep slight left at fork onto Colonel Howard Boulevard toward I 76, PATP

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 76, PATP

65.6 mi into trip | ~1h 18m in | I 76

Take the exit onto I 76 toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 326 Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia

70.6 mi into trip | ~1h 26m in

Take the exit toward I 476 South: Chester

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 331A Toward I 476 South: Chester

77.6 mi into trip | ~1h 36m in

Take the exit toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 9 Toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.03 one way

$28.05 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$15.36	$30.72
premium	$4.93	$16.41	$32.81
diesel	$5.61	$18.68	$37.36

Estimated Tolls: $5.12

Pennsylvania Turnpike (39.4 mi) $5.12

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 29.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

20 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Chester Springs, PA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Exton, PA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger

Lancaster, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger

Ephrata, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Bowmansville Service Plaza - Tesla Supercharger

Bowmansville, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger

Morgantown, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Peter J. Camiel Service Plaza - Tesla Supercharger

Elverson, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Royal Farms - Tesla Supercharger

Downingtown, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Tesla: 8 ChargePoint Network: 3 Blink Network: 2 FCN: 1 TURNONGREEN: 1 EV Connect: 1 RED_E: 1 FORD_CHARGE: 1 APPLEGREEN: 1 IONNA: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	25.4	$8.88	$4.06
Efficient EV	21.2	$7.40	$3.38
EV Truck/SUV	33.8	$11.84	$5.41

Gas CO2

30 kg

EV CO2

10 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.

Forecast as of Apr 19, 2026

Origin

Hempfield, PA

Afternoon in Hempfield on Sunday

Local time

1:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Rain Showers

NW 16 to 20 mph 98% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 19 at 9:54AM EDT until April 20 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 19 at 9:38AM EDT until April 20 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

Destination

Darby, PA

Afternoon in Darby on Sunday

Local time

1:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°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

5 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 54m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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.

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...

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Free near mile 64.2

Park Closure: Sun, Apr 19 - Park Entrance and Tour Roads Temporarily Closed for Rev Run

Park Closure: Admin Parking Lot Closed Fri 4/17 Until Sun 4/19 at Noon for Rev Run Setup

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...

6 mi from route ~16 min detour $1 near mile 84.6

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...

6 mi from route ~15 min detour Free near mile 84.6

View on nps.gov

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...

16 mi from route ~40 min detour Free near mile 78.8

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...

22 mi from route ~55 min detour Free near mile 23.3

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

84.6 mi in 1h 54m, mostly highway — 39.4 mi of that is on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 39.4 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and US 222. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 25.1 miles in near Colonel Howard Boulevard.

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 84.6 miles you will encounter 18 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 25.1 miles (Colonel Howard Boulevard): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.3 miles (Colonel Howard Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 65.6 miles (I 76): 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.

Between Hempfield, PA and Darby, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Pa Turnpike, Philadelphia and Broomall.

Patp

24.9 mi in | ~33m

Pa Turnpike

24.9 mi in | ~33m

Philadelphia

65.6 mi in | ~1h 18m | via I 76

Broomall

77.6 mi in | ~1h 36m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 54m. Total distance: 84.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 39.4 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $5.12 in tolls one way, starting with Pennsylvania Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

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 Darby, 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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Darby, 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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Hempfield, PA to Darby, PA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Tasty Zaytoon Lebanese Market and Restaurant

Tasty Zaytoon Lebanese Market and Restaurant

Satellite Cafe

Amsale Cafe

Hong Kong Restaurant

The Escape Game King Of Prussia

iFLY Indoor Skydiving - King of Prussia

Wharton Esherick Museum

Heuser Park

Arnold's Family Fun Center

Elmwood Park Zoo

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Hempfield, PA

Darby, PA

Same local time

5 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 54m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Valley Forge National Historical Park

Independence National Historical Park

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

First State National Historical Park

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

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