Hempfield, PA to Jefferson Hills, PA is 224.9 miles and takes about 4h 31m via Pennsylvania Turnpike and PA 283, with a fuel budget near $40 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region and the state of Pennsylvania, making it a straightforward connection. With a high highway share, you'll spend most of your time on well-maintained roads. It's a single-day trip, so you can plan to depart and arrive on the same day without needing an overnight stay. Consider this route if you're looking for an efficient drive primarily on major highways.
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
112.4 miles from Hempfield, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 13m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
172.6 mi
3h 9m
PA 283
21 mi
24m
Hayden Boulevard
7.4 mi
12m
I 70
6.6 mi
9m
East Main Street
4.8 mi
7m
Mount Pleasant Road
3.5 mi
5m
Stony Battery Road
2.4 mi
4m
Old Harrisburg Pike
1.1 mi
1m
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 Jefferson Hills, 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 right at fork onto I 70
6.2 mi·8 min·I 70
Toward I 70 West: New Stanton, Washington PA, Wheeling WV, Columbus OH
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward PA 31: Mt. Pleasant, West Newton
19
Turn right onto PA 31
3.5 mi·5 min·Mount Pleasant Road
20
Continue on PA 136
4.8 mi·7 min·East Main Street
21
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·21 sec
22
Merge onto PA 51
7.4 mi·12 min·Hayden Boulevard
23
Turn left onto Old Clairton Road
1.0 mi·2 min·Old Clairton Road
24
Turn left onto Taber Drive
140 ft·6 sec·Taber Drive
25
Continue on Redcliff Drive
0.2 mi·57 sec·Redcliff Drive
26
Turn left onto Majestic Drive
250 ft·11 sec·Majestic Drive
27
Turn right
0.2 mi·35 sec
28
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this 4h 31m drive, starting in the morning is ideal to maximize daylight and avoid potential rush hour congestion as you get closer to Jefferson Hills. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost estimate of around $40, you won't need extensive planning for fuel or rest breaks. The majority of the drive is on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, so be aware of potential tolls. Since it's a single-day trip, you have flexibility; however, aim to complete the 172.6-mile highway segment efficiently before the final leg on PA 283 and Hayden Boulevard.
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 112.4 miles from Hempfield, PA, or about 2h 13m 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 49 miles or 1h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 112.4 miles or 2h 13m 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 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jefferson Hills, 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 224.9 miles and 4h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 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 20
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:...
6
201.2 mi into trip|~3h 51m in|I 70
Keep slight right at fork onto I 70 toward I 70 West: New Stanton, Washington PA, Wheeling WV, Columbus OH
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 70 West: New Stanton, Washington PA, W...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.86 one way
$71.72 round trip
$4.05/gal25.4 MPG avg79 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.48
$39.69
$79.37
premium
$4.81
$42.57
$85.14
diesel
$4.80
$42.47
$84.93
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
$36
Tolls
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$83–$108
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
67.5
0
$23.61
$10.80
Efficient EV
56.2
0
$19.68
$9.00
EV Truck/SUV
90
1
$31.49
$14.39
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 18, 2026
Origin
Hempfield, PA
Late night
in Hempfield on Monday
Local time
3:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 12 mph96% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 3:22PM EDT by NWS State College PA
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 3:19PM EDT until July 18 at 6:15PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Destination
Jefferson Hills, PA
Late night
in Jefferson Hills on Monday
Local time
3:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
SW 15 mph67% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 3:22PM EDT by NWS State College PA
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 3:19PM EDT until July 18 at 6:15PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
83°F
King, PA
112 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
3 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 31m 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 155.1
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...
18 mi from route
~46 min detour
Free
near mile 15.5
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...
23 mi from route
~58 min detour
Free
near mile 186.1
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...
24 mi from route
~60 min detour
Free
near mile 131.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway driving, with 89% of the 224.9 miles on major roads. You'll experience the longest stretch of continuous highway at 172.6 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Expect to transition from highway to surface roads, like Hayden Boulevard, as you approach your destination. The high percentage of highway driving means you'll encounter frequent exits and merging traffic typical of major interstates.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 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?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and PA 283. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near PA 23 / Marietta Avenue.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 224.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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
2,474 ft347 ft
Total Climb
2,485 ft
Total Descent
1,996 ft
Highest Point
2,474 ft
~176.7 mi in
Elevation Range
2,127 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 Jefferson Hills, PA, road signs point toward Patp Toll: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Pa Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling, New Stanton and Washington - among others.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 31m. Total distance: 224.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). 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 18 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 Jefferson Hills, 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 18 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 4.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Jefferson Hills, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.
