Penn, PA to Hempfield, PA is 212.9 miles and takes about 4h 6m via Pennsylvania Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $35 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Northeast region, primarily traversing Pennsylvania. Given its predominantly highway profile, expect a straightforward trip focused on covering ground efficiently. It's a route well-suited for a single-day excursion, making it a practical option for a quick regional transfer.
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
106.4 miles from Penn, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 1m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
180.6 mi
3h 18m
PA 283
21.8 mi
25m
Prospect Road
2.5 mi
4m
Penn Adamsburg Road
1.6 mi
3m
Marietta Avenue
1.4 mi
2m
Spooky Nook Road
1 mi
1m
Summit Drive
0.9 mi
2m
Wendel Road
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 180.6 mi, about 3h 18m
Traffic on I-283
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,124 veh/hr typical
Quietest
1 AM
~197 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 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 Penn, PA and Hempfield, PA.
1
Start on North Railroad Street
179 ft·9 sec·North Railroad Street
2
Turn right onto Harrison Avenue
326 ft·16 sec·Harrison Avenue
3
Turn right onto Locust Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Locust Street
4
At end of road, turn right onto 11th Street
0.2 mi·38 sec·11th Street
5
At end of road, turn right onto Coal Street
0.1 mi·19 sec·Coal Street
6
Turn left onto South Youghogheny Street
320 ft·8 sec·South Youghogheny Street
7
Continue on Penn Adamsburg Road
1.6 mi·3 min·Penn Adamsburg Road
8
Continue on Edna Road
496 ft·13 sec·Edna Road
9
Take the ramp
370 ft·10 sec
10
Merge onto US 30
0.2 mi·17 sec·Lincoln Highway
11
Take the exit
275 ft·10 sec
12
Turn left onto Wendel Road
0.8 mi·1 min·Wendel Road
13
Turn left onto I 76; PATP
181 mi·3 hr 18 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
14
Take the exit
0.6 mi·2 min
Exit 247Toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, HersheyUse the slight right lane.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi·45 sec
Exit 1AToward PA 283 East: Airport, Lancaster
16
Merge onto PA 283
22 mi·25 min·PA 283
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi·34 sec
Toward Salunga
18
Turn right onto Spooky Nook Road
1.0 mi·1 min·Spooky Nook Road
19
Continue on Prospect Road
2.5 mi·4 min·Prospect Road
20
Turn left onto PA 23
1.4 mi·2 min·Marietta Avenue
Use the left lane.
21
Turn right onto Summit Drive
0.5 mi·1 min·Summit Drive
22
Continue on Summit Drive
0.4 mi·55 sec·Summit Drive
23
Arrive at destination
Summit Drive
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 4 hours and 6 minutes, leaving Penn, PA in the morning allows ample time to reach Hempfield, PA before evening. The drive is mostly highway, so consider a mid-morning departure to avoid the heaviest commute traffic. With only one stop recommended and a fuel cost around $35, this trip is easy to budget for. The longest stretch is 180.6 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, so ensure you're comfortable with that duration between potential service areas.
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 106.4 miles from Penn, PA, or about 2h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 180.6 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 47 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 106.4 miles or 2h 1m 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 16m
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 Penn, 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 Penn, PA
This is one driving day of about 212.9 miles and 4h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Penn, 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 180.6 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 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 184.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Harrison Avenue
Turn right onto Harrison Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.5 mi into trip|~1m in|11th Street
At end of road, turn right onto 11th Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.6 mi into trip|~2m in|Coal Street
At end of road, turn right onto Coal Street
Navigation decision point
8
184.1 mi into trip|~3h 26m 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
184.7 mi into trip|~3h 29m 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
$33.95 one way
$67.89 round trip
$4.05/gal25.4 MPG avg75 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.48
$37.57
$75.14
premium
$4.81
$40.30
$80.60
diesel
$4.80
$40.20
$80.40
Estimated Tolls: $23.47
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(180.6 mi)$23.47
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
$34
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$82–$107
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
63.9
0
$22.35
$10.22
Efficient EV
53.2
0
$18.63
$8.52
EV Truck/SUV
85.2
1
$29.81
$13.63
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (66% 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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Penn, PA
Late night
in Penn on Monday
Local time
3:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
W 5 to 15 mph78% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 18 at 7:21PM EDT until July 18 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 18 at 7:20PM EDT until July 18 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Hempfield, PA
Late night
in Hempfield on Monday
Local time
3:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
W 10 mph52% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 18 at 7:21PM EDT until July 18 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 18 at 7:20PM EDT until July 18 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
82°F
Martinsburg, PA
106 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
4 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
4h 6m 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...
1 mi from route
~2 min detour
Free
near mile 161.5
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...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
Free
near mile 58.7
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
~47 min detour
Free
near mile 198.2
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 80.7
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is overwhelmingly highway, with 95% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll spend the vast majority of your time on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, including a continuous stretch of 180.6 miles. After this extensive highway segment, the route transitions to surface roads like Prospect Road for the final portion. Expect a consistent flow of traffic and frequent exits on the turnpike section.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 180.6 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and PA 283. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Harrison Avenue.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 6m drive. You will face about 17 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Harrison Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (11th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Coal Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,143 ft362 ft
Total Climb
1,825 ft
Total Descent
2,256 ft
Highest Point
2,143 ft
~60.8 mi in
Elevation Range
1,780 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Penn, PA and Hempfield, PA, road signs point toward Hershey and Lancaster.
The longest stretch is about 180.6 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $23.47 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 17 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.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Harrison Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (11th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Coal Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, Flight 93 National Memorial and Appalachian National Scenic Trail (5 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Hempfield, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.
