Indiana, PA to Hempfield, PA is 207 miles and takes about 4h 9m via Pennsylvania Turnpike and I-99, with a fuel budget near $34 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Pennsylvania, traversing the Northeast region for its entirety. Given its relatively short duration and mostly highway profile, it's a straightforward trip suitable for a single day. Expect a familiar interstate experience for most of the way, making it a practical choice for getting from point A to point B efficiently.
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
103.5 miles from Indiana, 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
102.1 mi
1h 51m
I 99
27.2 mi
29m
US 422
24.5 mi
33m
PA 283
21.8 mi
25m
William Penn Highway
16.4 mi
19m
South 6th Street
3 mi
4m
Prospect Road
2.5 mi
4m
Marietta Avenue
1.4 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 102.1 mi, about 1h 51m
Traffic on I-99
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 16 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,099 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,386
Quietest
1 AM
~71 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
15.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 105 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 Indiana, PA and Hempfield, PA.
1
Start on Church Street
233 ft·14 sec·Church Street
2
Turn right onto South 7th Street
492 ft·12 sec·South 7th Street
3
Turn right onto PA 286; PA 954
0.1 mi·16 sec·Philadelphia Street
4
Turn right onto PA 954
3.0 mi·4 min·South 6th Street
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·37 sec
6
Merge onto US 422
25 mi·33 min·US 422
7
Continue on West High Street
0.7 mi·1 min·West High Street
8
Turn slight right onto Rowena Drive
0.6 mi·1 min·Rowena Drive
9
Merge onto Admiral Peary Highway
0.2 mi·28 sec·Admiral Peary Highway
Toward US 22 East: Hollidaysburg
10
Turn left
0.3 mi·35 sec
Toward US 22 East: HollidaysburgUse the left lane.
11
Merge onto US 22
16 mi·19 min·William Penn Highway
12
Continue on this road
0.5 mi·45 sec·this road
Toward I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·43 sec
Toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Bedford
14
Merge onto I 99; US 220
27 mi·29 min·I 99; US 220
15
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
Toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
16
Keep slight right at fork
284 ft·8 sec
Toward US 220 Business South: Bedford
17
Turn slight right onto US 220 BUS
0.2 mi·26 sec·Business 220
18
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·50 sec
Toward I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
20
Merge onto I 70; I 76; PATP
102 mi·1 hr 51 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
21
Take the exit
0.6 mi·2 min
Exit 247Toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, HersheyUse the slight right lane.
22
Take the exit
0.4 mi·45 sec
Exit 1AToward PA 283 East: Airport, Lancaster
23
Merge onto PA 283
22 mi·25 min·PA 283
24
Take the exit
0.2 mi·34 sec
Toward Salunga
25
Turn right onto Spooky Nook Road
1.0 mi·1 min·Spooky Nook Road
26
Continue on Prospect Road
2.5 mi·4 min·Prospect Road
27
Turn left onto PA 23
1.4 mi·2 min·Marietta Avenue
Use the left lane.
28
Turn right onto Summit Drive
0.5 mi·1 min·Summit Drive
29
Continue on Summit Drive
0.4 mi·55 sec·Summit Drive
30
Arrive at destination
Summit Drive
Trip Plan
Leaving Indiana, PA in the morning is recommended to maximize daylight for your 4h 9m drive. With only one recommended stop and a relatively short distance, you have flexibility in pacing. The longest stretch without a major exit is over 100 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, so plan your fuel and rest breaks accordingly before embarking on that segment. Your estimated fuel cost is around $34, so check current prices before you go and top off if needed. This is a manageable drive, allowing you to reach Hempfield, PA within a single day.
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 103.5 miles from Indiana, PA, or about 2h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 102.1 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 46 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 103.5 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 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hempfield, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Indiana, 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 Indiana, PA
This is one driving day of about 207 miles and 4h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Indiana, 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 102.1 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 22
5 decision points cluster between mile 29.5 and 178.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
29.5 mi into trip|~43m in
Turn left toward US 22 East: Hollidaysburg
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward US 22 East: Hollidaysburg
6
46.7 mi into trip|~1h 3m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Bedford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Bedford
6
75.7 mi into trip|~1h 36m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
8
178.2 mi into trip|~3h 29m in
Take the exit toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey
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 247
Toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey
6
178.8 mi into trip|~3h 32m in
Take the exit toward PA 283 East: Airport, Lancaster
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 1A
Toward PA 283 East: Airport, Lancaster
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.43 one way
$72.86 round trip
$4.47/gal25.4 MPG avg72 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.89
$39.84
$79.67
premium
$5.23
$42.59
$85.18
diesel
$6.18
$50.36
$100.71
Estimated Tolls: $13.27
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(102.1 mi)$13.27
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
$36
Tolls
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
62.1
0
$21.74
$9.94
Efficient EV
51.8
0
$18.11
$8.28
EV Truck/SUV
82.8
1
$28.98
$13.25
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 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 18, 2026
Origin
Indiana, PA
Morning
in Indiana on Monday
Local time
7:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
W 1 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Hempfield, PA
Morning
in Hempfield on Monday
Local time
7:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
N 0 to 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
65°F
King, PA
104 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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...
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...
10 mi from route
~25 min detour
Free
near mile 28.5
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
~48 min detour
Free
near mile 192.7
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...
20 mi from route
~49 min detour
Free
near mile 71.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is mostly highway, with 85% of the 207 miles on major roads like the Pennsylvania Turnpike and I-99. You'll encounter a stretch of 102.1 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike before transitioning to other main roads. Expect a consistent highway cruising experience for the bulk of your travel, with a significant portion of the drive involving higher speeds and fewer exits.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 102.1 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 99. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 29.5 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
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 22 significant decision points across 207 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 29.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 46.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 75.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,978 ft285 ft
Total Climb
1,002 ft
Total Descent
1,762 ft
Highest Point
1,978 ft
~29.5 mi in
Elevation Range
1,693 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Indiana, PA and Hempfield, PA, road signs point toward Bedford, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Patp: Pittsburgh, Hershey and Lancaster.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 9m. Total distance: 207 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 (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 102.1 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $13.27 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 15 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 Hempfield, 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 15 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 29.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 46.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 75.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, Johnstown Flood National Memorial and Appalachian National Scenic Trail (4 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 Hempfield, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.
