Origin
Newtown, PA
Morning in Newtown on Sunday
Local time
6:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newtown, PA to Hempfield, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 47m
Distance
237.7 mi
382 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 34m
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6 AM
4h 48m
8 AM
5h 15m
10 AM
4h 57m
12 PM
4h 54m
3 PM
4h 58m
5 PM
5h 13m
8 PM
4h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newtown, PA
Haneul Trac
Hempfield, PA
Jack Pace
Trip Overview
Spanning 237.7 miles across Pennsylvania, this trip connects Newtown to Hempfield in roughly 4 hours and 47 minutes. Since the drive is entirely within the Northeast region, you will find the infrastructure consistent and easy to navigate. It is designed as a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can be completed in a single day. Budget approximately $39 for fuel to cover the distance. Whether you are traveling for business or visiting family, the route is efficient enough to avoid the need for an overnight stay, keeping your travel plans simple and direct.
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
118.8 miles from Newtown, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 28m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 157.4 mi | 2h 53m |
| PA 283 | 21.8 mi | 25m |
| US 119 | 15 mi | 18m |
| Mon/Fayette Expressway | 8 mi | 10m |
| Pleasant Valley Road | 7.9 mi | 13m |
| PA 31 | 6 mi | 9m |
| Morgantown Road | 5.6 mi | 8m |
| South Eighty Eight Road | 2.6 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 157.4 mi, about 2h 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newtown, PA and Hempfield, PA.
1
Start on Budapest Road
67 ft
·
8 sec
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Budapest Road
2
Continue on Budapest Road
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Budapest Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto Bobtown Road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Bobtown Road
4
Turn left onto Holbert Stretch
1.6 mi
·
2 min
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Holbert Stretch
5
Continue on PA 88
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
South Eighty Eight Road
6
Continue on PA 88
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Power Plant Road
7
At end of road, turn left onto South Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
8
Continue on US 119
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
US 119
9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 119
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Morgantown Road
10
Continue on US 119
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Morgantown Street
11
Continue on US 119
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Morgantown Road
12
Turn right onto Big Six Road
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Big Six Road
13
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
14
Continue on PA 43
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Mon-Fayette Expressway
15
Continue on PA 43
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Mon/Fayette Expressway
16
Continue on US 119
12 mi
·
14 min
·
US 119
17
Take the exit
244 ft
·
6 sec
18
Turn straight onto PA 982
7.9 mi
·
13 min
·
Pleasant Valley Road
19
Turn right onto PA 31
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
PA 31
20
Turn slight left
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
21
Turn left
28 ft
·
3 sec
22
Take the ramp
493 ft
·
12 sec
Toward PATP, I 70, I 76
23
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
24
Merge onto I 70; I 76; PATP
157 mi
·
2 hr 53 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
25
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
2 min
Exit 247
Toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey
Use the slight right lane.
26
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 1A
Toward PA 283 East: Airport, Lancaster
27
Merge onto PA 283
22 mi
·
25 min
·
PA 283
28
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Toward Salunga
29
Turn right onto Spooky Nook Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Spooky Nook Road
30
Continue on Prospect Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Prospect Road
31
Turn left onto PA 23
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Marietta Avenue
Use the left lane.
32
Turn right onto Summit Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Summit Drive
33
Continue on Summit Drive
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Summit Drive
34
Arrive at destination
Summit Drive
Trip Plan
To keep your travel smooth, try to time your departure to avoid peak traffic hours near major interchanges. With only one recommended stop, you have plenty of flexibility to decide where to pull over for a quick break or a snack. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before entering the longest 157.4-mile segment on the Pennsylvania Turnpike to ensure you don't run low between service plazas. Since the entire trip takes less than five hours, you can easily reach Hempfield by the afternoon if you leave Newtown in the morning. Staying aware of the transition between the Turnpike and the local highways will help you navigate the final 80 miles with ease.
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 118.8 miles from Newtown, PA, or about 2h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 157.4 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 52 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 118.8 miles or 2h 28m 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 52m
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 Newtown, 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 Newtown, PA
This is one driving day of about 237.7 miles and 4h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 miles from Newtown, 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 157.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
119 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 52 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 118.8 miles from Newtown, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 157.4 miles.
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 195 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 209.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Bobtown Road
At end of road, turn right onto Bobtown Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
51.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Take the ramp toward PATP, I 70, I 76
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward PATP, I 70, I 76
5
51.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
8
208.9 mi into trip
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~4h 7m 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
209.5 mi into trip
|
~4h 10m 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
$39.41 one way
$78.82 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
83 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $43.16 | $86.32 |
| premium | $4.93 | $46.10 | $92.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $52.48 | $104.96 |
Estimated Tolls: $20.46
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(157.4 mi)
$20.46
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
$39
Tolls
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$85–$110
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 83.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 71.3 | 0 | $24.96 | $11.41 |
| Efficient EV | 59.4 | 0 | $20.80 | $9.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 95.1 | 1 | $33.28 | $15.21 |
Gas CO2
83 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Hempfield, PA
Morning in Hempfield on Sunday
Local time
6:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Hancock, MD
119 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
26 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 47m 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...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Free
near mile 188.5
View on nps.gov
Flight 93 National Memorial
National Memorial
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...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
Free
near mile 82
View on nps.gov
Fort Necessity National Battlefield
National Battlefield
The battle at Fort Necessity in the summer of 1754 was the opening action of the French and Indian War. This war was a clash of British, French and American Indian cultures. It ended with the removal...
9 mi from route
~23 min detour
Free
near mile 16.4
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
~46 min detour
Free
near mile 221.3
View on nps.gov
Johnstown Flood National Memorial
National Memorial
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...
24 mi from route
~60 min detour
Free
near mile 98.3
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a high-speed experience, as 88% of this route takes place on major highways. You will spend the bulk of your time on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, which accounts for a significant 157.4-mile stretch of the journey. The drive maintains a steady, efficient pace as you transition from the Turnpike onto PA 283 and finally US 119. While the highway-heavy nature of the route makes for a fast trip, be prepared for the steady focus required during these long, uninterrupted segments. It is a functional, no-nonsense drive that prioritizes speed and reliability over winding backroads.
88% 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: 157.4 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and PA 283. You will hit about 19 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Bobtown Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 237.7 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 0.2 miles (Bobtown Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 51.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 51.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 Newtown, PA and Hempfield, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Hershey and Lancaster.
Patp
51.2 mi in
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~1h 13m
Hershey
208.9 mi in
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~4h 7m
Lancaster
209.5 mi in
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~4h 10m
About the Cities
Starting in Newtown, PA
Full guide →Newtown is a township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Surrounded by beautiful farmlands, this small town was also the location where the movie Signs was filmed in part. It is a cute town with plenty of places to visit, eat and see.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 47m. Total distance: 237.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 157.4 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $20.46 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.
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 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Bobtown Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 51.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 51.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, Flight 93 National Memorial and Fort Necessity National Battlefield (5 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Hempfield, 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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