Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
64.7 mi
104 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hempfield, PA
Jack Pace
Phoenixville, PA
Michael Taccetta
Hempfield, PA to Phoenixville, PA is 64.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 23 minutes via Pennsylvania Turnpike and US 222, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region and entirely within Pennsylvania, making it a straightforward drive. Given its relatively short distance and primarily highway profile, it's a good option for a quick transit. You'll mostly be on major roads, so expect consistent travel times. Plan for a simple, efficient journey between these two points.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 32.6 mi | 34m |
| US 222 | 15.8 mi | 19m |
| US 30 | 6.9 mi | 9m |
| State Road | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| South Main Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Colonel Howard Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Summit Drive | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Morehall Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Hempfield, PA and Phoenixville, PA.
Start on Summit Drive
Continue on Hill Street
Turn right onto North Church Street
Turn left onto PA 462
Turn left onto College Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 30
Take the exit onto US 222
Take the exit
Turn right onto Colonel Howard Boulevard
Keep slight left at fork onto Colonel Howard Boulevard
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 76; PATP
Take the exit
Turn right
Turn slight right onto PA 29
Turn right onto PA 29
Continue on PA 29
Turn left onto PA 23
Turn right onto South Main Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 32.3 miles from Hempfield, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 64.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto PA 462 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Colonel Howard Boulevard toward I 76, PATP
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
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
Take the exit toward PA 29: Phoenixville, Malvern
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto PA 23 / Nutt Road
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$10.32 one way
$20.63 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $11.42 | $22.83 |
| premium | $4.81 | $12.25 | $24.49 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $12.22 | $24.43 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.24
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$4
Total
$15
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.79 | $3.11 |
| Efficient EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.66 | $2.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.9 | 0 | $9.06 | $4.14 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Hempfield on Tuesday
Local time
5:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Sunny
Destination
Late night in Phoenixville on Tuesday
Local time
5:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
With 86% of the drive on highways, you'll spend most of your time on the Pennsylvania Turnpike and US 222. The longest continuous stretch on the highway is 32.6 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. After that, you'll transition to US 30, which offers a different driving experience with more frequent exits and potentially more local traffic. Expect a mix of high-speed cruising and more varied surface road conditions as you approach your destination.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and US 222. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near PA 462 / West Main Street.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 64.7 miles you will encounter 17 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 1.1 miles (PA 462 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; 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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
298 ft
Total Descent
710 ft
Highest Point
629 ft
~37 mi in
Elevation Range
492 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hempfield, PA and Phoenixville, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Pa Turnpike and Malvern.
Patp
Pa Turnpike
Malvern
Founded 1732
Phoenixville is a borough of 17,000 people (2019) in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It is part of the Philadelphia Metro Area. Phoenixville used to be a beaten-down mill town, but its downtown has been revitalized by 10 craft breweries and a distillery. It has more breweries per square foot than anywhere else in America.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 64.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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