Hempfield, PA to Greensburg, PA is 208.3 miles and takes about 4h 7m via Pennsylvania Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $35 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays entirely within Pennsylvania, traversing the Northeast region. It's a straightforward trip that's mostly highway, making it a convenient option for a quick transfer or a day trip. Given the relatively short duration and highway focus, it's a practical choice for those prioritizing speed and ease of travel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
104.2 miles from Hempfield, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 4m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
172.6 mi
3h 9m
PA 283
21 mi
24m
US 119
3.7 mi
8m
Stony Battery Road
2.4 mi
4m
Old Harrisburg Pike
1.1 mi
1m
Broad Street
1 mi
2m
Summit Drive
0.9 mi
2m
Ivy Drive
0.9 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 172.6 mi, about 3h 9m
Traffic on I-283
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,124 veh/hr typical
Quietest
1 AM
~197 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hempfield, PA and Greensburg, PA.
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Start on Summit Drive
0.4 mi·1 min·Summit Drive
2
Continue on Summit Drive
0.5 mi·1 min·Summit Drive
3
Turn right onto PA 23
0.2 mi·34 sec·Marietta Avenue
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left onto Ivy Drive
0.9 mi·2 min·Ivy Drive
5
At end of road, turn left onto Stony Battery Road
2.4 mi·4 min·Stony Battery Road
6
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.4 mi·44 sec·West Main Street
7
Continue on Old Harrisburg Pike
1.1 mi·1 min·Old Harrisburg Pike
8
Turn straight onto South Esbenshade Road
427 ft·9 sec·South Esbenshade Road
9
Continue on Esbenshade Road
0.3 mi·41 sec·Esbenshade Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·25 sec
Toward PA 283 West: Harrisburg
11
Merge onto PA 283
21 mi·24 min·PA 283
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn slight left
0.1 mi·31 sec
Toward I 76 Toll, PATP Toll: Philadelphia, PittsburghUse the left lane.
13
Merge onto I 283
406 ft·1 min·I 283
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 76 West: Pittsburgh
15
Merge onto I 76; PATP
173 mi·3 hr 9 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
16
Take the exit onto I 70
0.4 mi·54 sec·I 70
Toward I 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New StantonUse the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi·1 min
Toward US 119, PA Turnpike 66: Connellsville, Greensburg, Delmont
18
Continue on US 119
3.7 mi·8 min·US 119
19
Turn right onto Fairview Avenue
0.3 mi·28 sec·Fairview Avenue
20
Continue on Broad Street
1.0 mi·2 min·Broad Street
21
Continue on Highland Avenue
0.4 mi·1 min·Highland Avenue
22
Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Street
0.2 mi·23 sec·Mount Pleasant Street
23
Turn right onto South Urania Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·South Urania Avenue
24
Arrive at destination
South Urania Avenue
Trip Plan
For this 4h 7m drive, consider leaving in the morning to maximize daylight and allow for any unexpected delays. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost estimate of $35, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. The longest stretch is over 170 miles, so plan for a break before or during that section. Since this route is predominantly highway, ensure you're prepared for potential turnpike tolls and have your payment method readily accessible.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 104.2 miles from Hempfield, PA, or about 2h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 172.6 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 46 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 104.2 miles or 2h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Greensburg, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hempfield, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hempfield, PA
This is one driving day of about 208.3 miles and 4h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Hempfield, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 172.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 201.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.9 mi into trip|~2m in|PA 23 / Marietta Avenue
Turn right onto PA 23 / Marietta Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
2 mi into trip|~4m in|Stony Battery Road
At end of road, turn left onto Stony Battery Road
Navigation decision point
5
6.5 mi into trip|~13m in|PA 283
Merge onto PA 283
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
200.7 mi into trip|~3h 50m in|I 70
Take the exit onto I 70 toward I 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New Stanton
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 I 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll:...
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201.2 mi into trip|~3h 51m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 119, PA Turnpike 66: Connellsville, Greensburg, Delmont
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 119, PA Turnpike 66: Connellsville, G...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.21 one way
$66.43 round trip
$4.05/gal25.4 MPG avg73 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.48
$36.76
$73.51
premium
$4.81
$39.43
$78.86
diesel
$4.80
$39.33
$78.66
Estimated Tolls: $22.43
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(172.6 mi)$22.43
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
$33
Tolls
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$81–$106
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
62.5
0
$21.87
$10.00
Efficient EV
52.1
0
$18.23
$8.33
EV Truck/SUV
83.3
1
$29.16
$13.33
Gas CO2
73 kg
EV CO2
24 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 Jul 19, 2026
Origin
Hempfield, PA
Late night
in Hempfield on Monday
Local time
1:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
W 10 mph52% chanceLive forecast
Tornado Warning
Tornado Warning issued July 18 at 8:43PM EDT until July 18 at 9:15PM EDT by NWS State College PA
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 18 at 8:43PM EDT until July 18 at 9:30PM EDT by NWS State College PA
Destination
Greensburg, PA
Late night
in Greensburg on Monday
Local time
1:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
W 5 to 9 mph78% chanceLive forecast
Tornado Warning
Tornado Warning issued July 18 at 8:43PM EDT until July 18 at 9:15PM EDT by NWS State College PA
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 18 at 8:43PM EDT until July 18 at 9:30PM EDT by NWS State College PA
82°F
Martinsburg, PA
104 mi in
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
4h 7m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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.
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
National Monument
More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...
On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their live...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
Free
near mile 158.1
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...
19 mi from route
~47 min detour
Free
near mile 14.4
The battle at Fort Necessity in the summer of 1754 was the opening action of the French and Indian War. This war was a clash of British, French and American Indian cultures. It ended with the removal...
24 mi from route
~59 min detour
Free
near mile 186.8
The South Fork Dam failed on Friday, May 31, 1889, and unleashed 20,000,000 tons of water that devastated Johnstown, PA. The flood killed 2,209 people but it brought the nation and the world together...
25 mi from route
~62 min detour
Free
near mile 136.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll be on the highway for 95% of this 208.3-mile route. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 172.6 miles, primarily on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Expect mostly highway cruising for the bulk of the drive, with the transition to non-highway roads occurring later in the trip. The density of exits on the turnpike is a notable feature you'll encounter.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 172.6 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and PA 283. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near PA 23 / Marietta Avenue.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 208.3 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.9 miles (PA 23 / Marietta Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (Stony Battery Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.5 miles (PA 283): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,262 ft356 ft
Total Climb
2,101 ft
Total Descent
1,619 ft
Highest Point
2,262 ft
~163.7 mi in
Elevation Range
1,907 ft
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 Greensburg, PA, road signs point toward Patp Toll: Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 7m. Total distance: 208.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 172.6 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $22.43 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.
Yes — we found about 17 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Greensburg, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 17 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (PA 23 / Marietta Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (Stony Battery Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.5 miles (PA 283): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, Flight 93 National Memorial and Appalachian National Scenic Trail (5 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Greensburg, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.
