Origin
Hempfield, PA
Morning in Hempfield on Sunday
Local time
6:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hempfield, PA to Shiloh, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 30m
Distance
156.9 mi
253 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 19m
★
6 AM
3h 31m
8 AM
3h 56m
10 AM
3h 39m
12 PM
3h 37m
3 PM
3h 41m
5 PM
3h 54m
8 PM
3h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hempfield, PA
Jack Pace
Shiloh, PA
BOB Bhizzle
Trip Overview
Hempfield, PA to Shiloh, PA is 156.9 miles and takes about 3h 30m via US 322, US 22, and PA 283, with a fuel budget near $26 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania, traversing the Northeast region from start to finish. Expect a drive that primarily utilizes well-established highways. It's a manageable journey, well-suited for a single day of travel, offering a straightforward path between these two locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
78.5 miles from Hempfield, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 42m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 322 | 54.4 mi | 1h 7m |
| US 22 | 24.5 mi | 32m |
| PA 283 | 20.6 mi | 23m |
| Mount Nittany Expressway | 17.5 mi | 21m |
| Port Matilda Highway | 10.1 mi | 14m |
| Philipsburg Bigler Highway | 6.8 mi | 7m |
| I 83 | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Shiloh Road | 3.5 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
US 322
— 54.4 mi, about 1h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hempfield, PA and Shiloh, PA.
1
Start on Summit Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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Summit Drive
2
Continue on Summit Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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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
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Ivy Drive
5
At end of road, turn left onto Stony Battery Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
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Stony Battery Road
6
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
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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
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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
·
23 min
·
PA 283
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 283 North: Harrisburg
13
Merge onto I 283
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
I 283
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 283
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
I 283
Exit 3B-C
Toward I 83 North, US 322
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 3B
Toward I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State College
16
Continue on I 83
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
I 83
17
Continue on US 322
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
US 322
Exit 51A
Toward I 81 South, US 322 West: Carlisle, State College
18
Take the exit onto US 322
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
US 322
Exit 67A; 67B
Toward US 22 East, PA 230 East, US 22 West, US 322 West: Harrisburg, Lewistown, State College
19
Keep slight right at fork onto US 322
52 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
US 322
Exit 67B
Toward US 22 West, US 322 West: Lewistown, State College
Use the slight right lane.
20
Keep slight left at fork onto US 22; US 322
24 mi
·
32 min
·
US 22; US 322
Toward US 22 West, US 322 West: Mount Union, State College
21
Continue on US 322; PA 144 Truck
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Boal Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Continue on US 322; PA 144 Truck
18 mi
·
21 min
·
Mount Nittany Expressway
23
Keep slight right at fork onto US 322
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
28th Division Highway
Exit 62
Toward US 322 West: Philipsburg
24
Continue on US 322
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Port Matilda Highway
Use the straight lane.
25
Continue on US 322
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Railroad Street
26
Turn right onto US 322; PA 53
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
North Centre Street
27
Continue on US 322; PA 53
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
North Front Street
28
Continue on US 322
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Philipsburg Bigler Highway
29
Turn right onto T355
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Green Road
30
Continue on Shiloh Road
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Shiloh Road
31
Turn slight left onto Thompson Road
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Thompson Road
32
At end of road, turn right onto T626
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Shiloh Road
33
Continue on Shiloh Road
121 ft
·
3 sec
·
Shiloh Road
34
Arrive at destination
Shiloh Road
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 3h 30m, this trip is easily completed in a single day, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. The longest stretch without a major turn is 54.4 miles on US 322, so plan your fuel stops accordingly to ensure you're comfortable. With only one stop indicated, you can choose to make it a quick break or a more leisurely pause. Consider departing mid-morning to avoid the earliest rush hour traffic and arrive in Shiloh with ample daylight.
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 78.5 miles from Hempfield, PA, or about 1h 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.4 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 35 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 78.5 miles or 1h 42m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Shiloh, 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 156.9 miles and 3h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 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 US 322 for about 54.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
78 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 78.5 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 29.6 and 88.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
29.6 mi into trip
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~40m in
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I 283
Keep slight right at fork onto I 283 toward I 83 North, US 322
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 3B-C
Toward I 83 North, US 322
8
29.8 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State College
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 3B
Toward I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State...
6
36.2 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
US 322
Take the exit onto US 322 toward US 22 East, PA 230 East, US 22 West, US 322 West: Harrisburg, Lewistown, State College
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 67A; 67B
Toward US 22 East, PA 230 East, US 22 West, US...
9
36.5 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
US 322
Keep slight right at fork onto US 322 toward US 22 West, US 322 West: Lewistown, State College
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 67B
Toward US 22 West, US 322 West: Lewistown, Stat...
6
88.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 54m in
|
US 22; US 322
Keep slight left at fork onto US 22; US 322 toward US 22 West, US 322 West: Mount Union, State College
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 22 West, US 322 West: Mount Union, St...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.01 one way
$52.02 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
55 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $28.49 | $56.98 |
| premium | $4.93 | $30.43 | $60.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $34.64 | $69.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 47.1 | 0 | $16.47 | $7.53 |
| Efficient EV | 39.2 | 0 | $13.73 | $6.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 62.8 | 0 | $21.97 | $10.04 |
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
18 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.
Destination
Shiloh, PA
Morning in Shiloh on Sunday
Local time
6:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
66°F
Burnham, PA
78 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
10 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
3h 30m 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.
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...
16 mi from route
~41 min detour
Free
near mile 48.7
View on nps.gov
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
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
~45 min detour
Free
near mile 16.2
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 78% of the journey on these faster roads. You'll experience stretches that are designed for sustained travel, including one segment of 54.4 miles on US 322 where you can settle into a rhythm. While the majority is highway, the inclusion of US 22 and PA 283 means you'll encounter different types of high-speed roadways. The character is one of efficient transit rather than winding backroads.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 54.4 mi on US 322.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 322 and US 22. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 29.6 miles in near I 283.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 156.9 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 29.6 miles (I 283): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.2 miles (US 322): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
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 Shiloh, PA, road signs point toward State College and Lewistown.
State College
29.8 mi in
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~41m
Lewistown
36.2 mi in
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~50m
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via US 322
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 30m. Total distance: 156.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 54.4 miles on US 322. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Shiloh, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 29.6 miles (I 283): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.2 miles (US 322): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument and Appalachian National Scenic Trail. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Shiloh, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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