Hempfield, PA to Penn, PA is 213.2 miles and takes about 4h 9m via Summit Drive, Marietta Avenue, and Ivy Drive, with a fuel budget near $36 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania, traversing the Northeast region. Given its mostly surface road profile and a duration under five hours, this route is best suited for a single-day excursion. You'll find it offers a straightforward connection between these two points without extensive highway driving.
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
106.6 miles from Hempfield, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 7m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
180.4 mi
3h 17m
PA 283
21 mi
24m
Stony Battery Road
2.4 mi
4m
Penn Adamsburg Road
1.7 mi
3m
Lincoln Highway
1.1 mi
2m
Old Harrisburg Pike
1.1 mi
1m
Summit Drive
0.9 mi
2m
Ivy Drive
0.9 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 180.4 mi, about 3h 17m
Traffic on I-283
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,121 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,562
Quietest
1 AM
~204 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 104 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 Penn, PA.
1
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
180 mi·3 hr 17 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
16
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 67Toward US 30: Irwin, McKeesportUse the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·23 sec
Toward US 30 East: GreensburgUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto US 30
1.1 mi·2 min·Lincoln Highway
19
Take the exit
505 ft·14 sec
20
Turn slight left
167 ft·4 sec
21
Turn straight onto Edna Road
0.2 mi·27 sec·Edna Road
22
Continue on Penn Adamsburg Road
1.7 mi·3 min·Penn Adamsburg Road
23
Turn right onto Coal Street
0.1 mi·18 sec·Coal Street
24
Turn left onto 11th Street
0.2 mi·42 sec·11th Street
25
Turn left onto Locust Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Locust Street
26
Turn left onto Harrison Avenue
326 ft·19 sec·Harrison Avenue
27
At end of road, turn left onto North Railroad Street
179 ft·7 sec·North Railroad Street
28
Arrive at destination
North Railroad Street
Trip Plan
With a driving time of just over 4 hours and a fuel cost estimated at $36, this route is easily manageable in a single day. Consider departing in the morning to allow ample time for any unexpected delays or to make a brief stop if needed. Since there's only one recommended stop and it's not a long drive, you have flexibility in your timing. Keep an eye on local traffic patterns, especially as you pass through populated areas, as this is a surface road route.
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 106.6 miles from Hempfield, PA, or about 2h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 180.4 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 47 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 106.6 miles or 2h 7m 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 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Penn, 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 213.2 miles and 4h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 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 180.4 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 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 213.2 — 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
8
208.6 mi into trip|~3h 58m in
Take the exit toward US 30: Irwin, McKeesport
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 67
Toward US 30: Irwin, McKeesport
7
209.2 mi into trip|~4h in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 30 East: Greensburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 30 East: Greensburg
6
213.2 mi into trip|~4h 9m in|North Railroad Street
At end of road, turn left onto North Railroad Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.23 one way
$74.47 round trip
$4.44/gal25.4 MPG avg75 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.86
$40.77
$81.54
premium
$5.20
$43.61
$87.23
diesel
$6.28
$52.68
$105.36
Estimated Tolls: $23.45
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(180.4 mi)$23.45
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
$37
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$86–$111
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
64
0
$22.39
$10.23
Efficient EV
53.3
0
$18.66
$8.53
EV Truck/SUV
85.3
1
$29.85
$13.64
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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 Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Hempfield, PA
Morning
in Hempfield on Friday
Local time
6:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Sunny
N 2 to 7 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Penn, PA
Morning
in Penn on Friday
Local time
6:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
NE 0 to 3 mph0% chanceLive forecast
42°F
King, PA
107 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 9m 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
~16 min detour
Free
near mile 154.4
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 14.7
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
~61 min detour
Free
near mile 183.8
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...
24 mi from route
~59 min detour
Free
near mile 132.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is entirely on surface roads, meaning you'll encounter traffic signals and local intersections for the full 213.2 miles. There are no stretches on highways. You'll notice a consistent pace dictated by local traffic and speed limits rather than high-speed cruising. Expect to navigate through various towns and communities on your way.
94% 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: 180.4 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 213.2 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 208.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
2,356 ft331 ft
Total Climb
3,515 ft
Total Descent
3,083 ft
Highest Point
2,356 ft
~152.3 mi in
Elevation Range
2,026 ft
Notable High Points
1,734 ft at ~76.1 miles+803 ft prominence
1,758 ft at ~106.6 miles+687 ft prominence
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 Penn, PA, road signs point toward Patp Toll: Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 9m. Total distance: 213.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 180.4 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $23.45 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 Penn, 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 208.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 4.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Penn, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.
