Origin
Hempfield, PA
Late night in Hempfield on Sunday
Local time
2:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hempfield, PA to Lampeter, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
14.1 mi
23 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hempfield, PA
Jack Pace
Lampeter, PA
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Trip Overview
Hempfield, PA to Lampeter, PA is 14.1 miles and takes about 26m via Millersville Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Pennsylvania and is a local drive connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its brief duration and low fuel cost, this route is ideal for a quick day trip or as a connecting leg to a larger journey. You'll experience a turn-heavy local drive, so plan for a bit of navigation rather than a straight shot.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Millersville Road | 3.7 mi | 7m |
| Long Lane | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| South Centerville Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Columbia Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Beaver Valley Pike | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Charlestown Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Village Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Millersville Road
— 3.7 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hempfield, PA and Lampeter, 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
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
5
Continue on PA 462
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Columbia Avenue
6
Turn right onto South Centerville Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Centerville Road
7
Turn left onto Charlestown Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Charlestown Road
8
Turn right onto PA 741
3.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Millersville Road
9
Continue on PA 324; PA 741
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Marticville Road
10
Turn left onto PA 741
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Long Lane
11
Continue on US 222; PA 741
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Beaver Valley Pike
12
Turn left onto PA 741
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Village Road
13
Arrive at destination
PA 741
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
North Church Street
Turn right onto North Church Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
PA 462 / West Main Street
Turn left onto PA 462 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
3.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
South Centerville Road
Turn right onto South Centerville Road
Navigation decision point
4
5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Charlestown Road
Turn left onto Charlestown Road
Navigation decision point
3
6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
PA 741 / Millersville Road
Turn right onto PA 741 / Millersville Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.34 one way
$4.68 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.73 | $5.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.11 | $6.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.23 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Lampeter, PA
Late night in Lampeter on Sunday
Local time
2:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°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
17 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
26m 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?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive' with 0% highway share. Expect to navigate a series of local roads, including Millersville Road, Long Lane, and South Centerville Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.7 miles on Millersville Road. This means you'll be making frequent turns and adjustments, so keep your attention on the road and your navigation handy. It's a driving experience that requires active engagement rather than passive cruising.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.7 mi on Millersville Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near North Church Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 26m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (North Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (PA 462 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (South Centerville Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 14.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.7 miles on Millersville Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (North Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (PA 462 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (South Centerville Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lampeter, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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