Hempfield, PA to Pennsport, PA is 88 miles and takes about 1h 54m via Pennsylvania Turnpike and I 76, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This northeastern drive stays within Pennsylvania, offering a straightforward journey focused on efficient travel. With a high percentage of highway driving, it’s designed for getting you from point A to point B without many detours. The route is ideal for a single-day trip, making it a convenient option for local commutes or quick getaways within the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
44 miles from Hempfield, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 55m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
39.4 mi
42m
I 76
18 mi
26m
US 222
15.8 mi
19m
US 30
6.9 mi
9m
Vine Street Expressway
1.6 mi
2m
South 6th Street
1.1 mi
2m
Colonel Howard Boulevard
0.8 mi
1m
Summit Drive
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 39.4 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hempfield, PA and Pennsport, 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
0.2 mi·26 sec·West Main Street
5
Turn left onto College Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·College Avenue
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward US 30 East: Lancaster
7
Merge onto US 30
6.9 mi·9 min·US 30
8
Take the exit onto US 222
16 mi·19 min·US 222
Toward US 222 North: Reading
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward I 76, PATP, PA 272: Denver, PA Turnpike
10
Turn right onto Colonel Howard Boulevard
0.2 mi·25 sec·Colonel Howard Boulevard
Toward I 76, PATP
11
Keep slight left at fork onto Colonel Howard Boulevard
0.6 mi·1 min·Colonel Howard Boulevard
Toward I 76, PATP
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia
13
Merge onto I 76; PATP
39 mi·42 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit onto I 76
18 mi·26 min·I 76
Exit 326Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, PhiladelphiaUse the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 676; US 30
1.6 mi·2 min·Vine Street Expressway
Toward I 676 East, US 30 East: Central PhiladelphiaUse the slight left / straight lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 676; US 30
0.3 mi·21 sec·I 676; US 30
Toward I 676 East, US 30 East: Benjamin Franklin BridgeUse the slight right lane.
17
Continue on North 6th Street
0.2 mi·41 sec·North 6th Street
18
Continue on Independence Mall West
0.1 mi·27 sec·Independence Mall West
19
Continue on South 6th Street
1.1 mi·2 min·South 6th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
20
Turn left onto Washington Avenue
0.4 mi·54 sec·Washington Avenue
21
Turn right onto South Front Street
0.4 mi·1 min·South Front Street
22
Turn right onto Tasker Street
481 ft·19 sec·Tasker Street
23
Turn left onto South 2nd Street
340 ft·17 sec·South 2nd Street
24
Turn right onto Mountain Street
448 ft·19 sec·Mountain Street
25
Arrive at destination
Mountain Street
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of under two hours, this trip is best suited for a single day, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. You can easily fit this drive into a morning or afternoon, leaving room for activities at your destination. The primary roads are well-maintained, but be mindful of potential tolls on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. With a fuel cost estimated at $15, it’s advisable to ensure your vehicle is fueled before you depart to minimize any unplanned stops along the 88-mile stretch.
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 44 miles from Hempfield, PA, or about 55m 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 44 miles or 55m 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 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pennsport, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hempfield, PA
This is one driving day of about 88 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.
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 25.1 and 85.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
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
6
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
8
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
8
83.6 mi into trip|~1h 44m in|I 676; US 30 / Vine Street Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 676; US 30 / Vine Street Expressway toward I 676 East, US 30 East: Central Philadelphia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Toward I 676 East, US 30 East: Central Philadel...
8
85.2 mi into trip|~1h 47m in|I 676; US 30
Keep slight right at fork onto I 676; US 30 toward I 676 East, US 30 East: Benjamin Franklin Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 676 East, US 30 East: Benjamin Frankli...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.59 one way
$29.18 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg31 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$15.98
$31.96
premium
$4.93
$17.07
$34.13
diesel
$5.61
$19.43
$38.86
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
$15
Tolls
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
21 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
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
26.4
0
$9.24
$4.22
Efficient EV
22
0
$7.70
$3.52
EV Truck/SUV
35.2
0
$12.32
$5.63
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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 18, 2026
Origin
Hempfield, PA
Morning
in Hempfield on Sunday
Local time
6:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Pennsport, PA
Morning
in Pennsport on Sunday
Local time
6:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°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
29 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
1h 54m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
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...
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...
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
~41 min detour
Free
near mile 54.6
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 24.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is heavily highway-focused, with 93% of the route utilizing major interstates like the Pennsylvania Turnpike and I 76. Expect long stretches of consistent speed, including one segment of 39.4 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. The character is predominantly that of a fast-paced interstate journey, minimizing time spent on slower local roads. This makes for a predictable driving experience, allowing you to maintain momentum for most of the 88 miles.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 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 I 76. 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 Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 88 miles you will encounter 19 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 Pennsport, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Pa Turnpike and Philadelphia.
Patp
24.9 mi in|~33m
Pa Turnpike
24.9 mi in|~33m
Philadelphia
65.6 mi in|~1h 18m|via I 76
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 54m. Total distance: 88 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 (93%). 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 Pennsport, 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.
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.
Yes — Independence National Historical Park, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial and Valley Forge National Historical Park (5 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pennsport, PA before heading back.
