Lititz to Hempfield is 13.4 miles and takes about 24 minutes via Lititz Pike, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Pennsylvania's Northeast region, offering a straightforward drive. It's an easy excursion perfect for a quick hop between towns. With no major highways involved, you'll experience a more local feel for the entire duration. This route is ideal if you're looking for a minimal travel time between two nearby points.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Lititz Pike
2.4 mi
3m
State Road
1.9 mi
3m
Petersburg Road
1.5 mi
2m
Bowman Road
1.1 mi
2m
North Broad Street
1.1 mi
1m
State Street
1.1 mi
1m
Church Street
1 mi
1m
Summit Drive
0.9 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Lititz Pike
— 2.4 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lititz, PA and Hempfield, PA.
1
Start on PA 772
103 ft·10 sec·East Main Street
2
Turn left onto PA 501
1.1 mi·1 min·North Broad Street
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on PA 501
2.4 mi·3 min·Lititz Pike
4
Turn right onto PA 722 Alternate
0.3 mi·29 sec·West Oregon Road
5
At end of road, turn right onto PA 722
1.5 mi·2 min·Petersburg Road
6
Continue on PA 722
0.3 mi·33 sec·Graystone Road
7
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 722
0.2 mi·20 sec·Cottage Avenue
8
Continue on PA 722
1.1 mi·1 min·State Street
9
Continue on PA 722
1.9 mi·3 min·State Road
10
Turn right onto Harrisburg Pike
0.3 mi·28 sec·Harrisburg Pike
11
Turn left onto Bowman Road
1.1 mi·2 min·Bowman Road
12
At end of road, turn left onto Church Street
1.0 mi·1 min·Church Street
13
Continue on Corporate Boulevard
0.6 mi·1 min·Corporate Boulevard
14
Turn right onto PA 23
0.7 mi·1 min·Marietta Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn left onto Summit Drive
0.5 mi·1 min·Summit Drive
16
Continue on Summit Drive
0.4 mi·55 sec·Summit Drive
17
Arrive at destination
Summit Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip|~0m in|PA 501 / North Broad Street
Turn left onto PA 501 / North Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
3.8 mi into trip|~5m in|PA 722 / Petersburg Road
At end of road, turn right onto PA 722 / Petersburg Road
Navigation decision point
4
5.7 mi into trip|~9m in|PA 722 / Cottage Avenue
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 722 / Cottage Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
10.3 mi into trip|~17m in|Church Street
At end of road, turn left onto Church Street
Navigation decision point
6
11.8 mi into trip|~20m in|PA 23 / Marietta Avenue
Turn right onto PA 23 / Marietta Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.24 one way
$4.48 round trip
$4.24/gal25.4 MPG avg5 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.67
$2.46
$4.93
premium
$5.01
$2.64
$5.29
diesel
$5.60
$2.95
$5.91
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging
· 0 stops
· 60% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
4
0
$1.41
$0.64
Efficient EV
3.4
0
$1.17
$0.54
EV Truck/SUV
5.4
0
$1.88
$0.86
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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 Sep 2, 2026
Origin
Lititz, PA
Morning
in Lititz on Friday
Local time
9:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
N 3 mph37% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued September 1 at 9:31PM EDT until September 2 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS State College PA
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued September 1 at 9:27PM EDT until September 2 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Destination
Hempfield, PA
Morning
in Hempfield on Friday
Local time
9:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
N 0 to 3 mph34% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued September 1 at 9:31PM EDT until September 2 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS State College PA
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued September 1 at 9:27PM EDT until September 2 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
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
24m on the road
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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is entirely on surface roads, with a 0% highway share. You'll primarily be on Lititz Pike, State Road, and Petersburg Road. The longest continuous stretch without a turn or significant change in road type is 2.4 miles on Lititz Pike. Expect consistent surface road conditions throughout the 24-minute drive.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.4 mi on Lititz Pike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near PA 501 / North Broad Street.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 13.4 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (PA 501 / North Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles (PA 722 / Petersburg Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles (PA 722 / Cottage Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Lititz is a town of 9,400 people (2020) in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1756, Lititz is known for its quaint, tree-lined streets and historic district, its many unique shops, museums, businesses, inns, bed and breakfasts, Wilbur Chocolate, and Sturgis Pretzel.
Top landmarks
•Sturgis Pretzel House — bakery in Lititz, Pennsylvania
•Wilbur Chocolate Company — chocolate company based in Lititz, Pennsylvania
•Johann Agust Sutter House — historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 13.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.4 miles on Lititz Pike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (PA 501 / North Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles (PA 722 / Petersburg Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles (PA 722 / Cottage Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Appalachian National Scenic Trail. 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 Hempfield, PA before heading back.
