Yeadon, PA to Hempfield, PA is 84.6 miles and takes about 1h 53m via Pennsylvania Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This relatively short trip stays within Pennsylvania, making it a convenient option for a quick transition between nearby regions. Given its duration and the efficient highway travel, this route is best suited for a single-day drive, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. You'll primarily be on major roadways, so expect a straightforward transit with minimal complexity.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
42.3 miles from Yeadon, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 59m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
39.6 mi
42m
US 222
16.8 mi
20m
Mid-County Expressway
7 mi
9m
US 30
4.2 mi
5m
Schuylkill Expressway
4.2 mi
5m
West Chester Pike
2.2 mi
4m
North Lansdowne Avenue
2.2 mi
5m
Marietta Avenue
1.8 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 39.6 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yeadon, PA and Hempfield, PA.
1
Start on this road
29 ft·4 sec·this road
2
Turn right
105 ft·8 sec
3
Turn right onto US 13
0.2 mi·40 sec·Church Lane
4
Turn left onto East Baltimore Avenue
164 ft·7 sec·East Baltimore Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto Beverly Avenue
0.2 mi·48 sec·Beverly Avenue
6
Turn left onto Pembroke Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·Pembroke Avenue
7
Continue on East Stewart Avenue
0.3 mi·56 sec·East Stewart Avenue
8
Turn right onto North Lansdowne Avenue
2.2 mi·5 min·North Lansdowne Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
9
Continue on Darby Road
471 ft·13 sec·Darby Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
10
Turn slight left onto PA 3
2.2 mi·4 min·West Chester Pike
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi·58 sec
Toward I 476 North: Plymouth MeetingUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 476
7.0 mi·9 min·Mid-County Expressway
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi·53 sec
Exit 16BToward I 76 West: Valley ForgeUse the right lane.
14
Merge onto I 76
3.7 mi·5 min·Schuylkill Expressway
15
Take the exit
0.1 mi·10 sec
Exit 328B-A/327Toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, PottstownUse the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·22 sec
Toward US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·20 sec
Toward Mall BoulevardUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·8 sec
Toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
19
Merge onto I 76
0.4 mi·52 sec·Schuylkill Expressway
Toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
20
Keep slight left at fork onto I 76
0.4 mi·1 min·I 76
Toward I 76 West: HarrisburgUse the slight left lane.
21
Merge onto I 76; PATP
40 mi·42 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward US 222: Reading, LancasterUse the slight right lane.
23
Continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard
0.6 mi·1 min·Colonel Howard Boulevard
24
Keep slight left at fork onto Colonel Howard Boulevard
0.1 mi·15 sec·Colonel Howard Boulevard
25
Keep slight left at fork onto Colonel Howard Boulevard
0.1 mi·26 sec·Colonel Howard Boulevard
26
Turn left
0.2 mi·25 sec
27
Merge onto US 222
15 mi·17 min·US 222
28
Keep slight right at fork onto US 222
1.7 mi·2 min·US 222
Toward US 30 West
29
Keep slight right at fork onto US 30
4.2 mi·5 min·US 30
Toward US 30 West: York
30
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Toward Centerville Road
31
Turn right onto Centerville Road
0.3 mi·49 sec·Centerville Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
32
Turn left onto PA 23
1.8 mi·3 min·Marietta Avenue
Use the left lane.
33
Turn left onto Summit Drive
0.5 mi·1 min·Summit Drive
34
Continue on Summit Drive
0.4 mi·55 sec·Summit Drive
35
Arrive at destination
Summit Drive
Trip Plan
For this 1h 53m drive, leaving in the morning should allow you to arrive with plenty of daylight. Since it's a shorter trip, you don't need to plan for extensive stops, but a quick break around the halfway point could be refreshing. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you approach Hempfield, as fuel stops can become less frequent on the final stretch. The estimated fuel cost of $14 makes this an economical choice for a day trip.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 42.3 miles from Yeadon, PA, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.6 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 19 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.3 miles or 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 33m
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 Yeadon, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Yeadon, PA
This is one driving day of about 84.6 miles and 1h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Yeadon, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 39.6 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 29
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 17.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|East Baltimore Avenue
Turn left onto East Baltimore Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
13.2 mi into trip|~24m in
Take the exit toward I 76 West: Valley Forge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 16B
Toward I 76 West: Valley Forge
8
17.4 mi into trip|~30m in
Take the exit toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown
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 328B-A/327
Toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, We...
9
17.5 mi into trip|~31m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevar...
8
17.8 mi into trip|~31m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Mall Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Mall Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.85 one way
$27.70 round trip
$4.16/gal25.4 MPG avg30 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.57
$15.23
$30.46
premium
$4.89
$16.28
$32.56
diesel
$5.45
$18.17
$36.33
Estimated Tolls: $5.15
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(39.6 mi)$5.15
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
$14
Tolls
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-17.
EV Charging Along Route
11 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
Philadelphia, PA - Penrose Avenue - Tesla Supercharger
Philadelphia, PA
Tesla
20 DCFC
Philadelphia, PA - North 20th Street - Tesla Supercharger
Philadelphia, PA
Tesla
10 DCFC
Springfield Ford
Springfield, PA
RED_E
6 DCFC
Cedar Realty Quartermaster Plaza (Philadelphia, PA)
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
25.4
0
$8.88
$4.06
Efficient EV
21.2
0
$7.40
$3.38
EV Truck/SUV
33.8
0
$11.84
$5.41
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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 Sep 2, 2026
Origin
Yeadon, PA
Late night
in Yeadon on Wednesday
Local time
4:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
NE 0 to 5 mph20% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 9:55PM EDT until September 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Destination
Hempfield, PA
Late night
in Hempfield on Wednesday
Local time
4:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
N 2 mph28% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 9:55PM EDT until September 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
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
2 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
1h 53m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Valley Forge National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of 1777-1778. Today the park protects 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, historic landscapes, a...
The park represents the founding ideals of the nation, and preserves national and international symbols of freedom and democracy, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Declaration of I...
Visit the house where wounded Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko lived and hear how this brilliant military engineer designed successful fortifications during the American Revolution. See the...
Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...
16 mi from route
~39 min detour
Free
near mile 5.8
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...
22 mi from route
~55 min detour
Free
near mile 61.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly highway, with 85% of the route utilizing major roads like the Pennsylvania Turnpike and US 222. The longest continuous stretch on the highway is 39.6 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. You'll likely notice a consistent flow of traffic and a relatively high number of exits as you transition from expressway to surface roads, which will begin around the 70-mile mark of your trip.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 39.6 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and US 222. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near East Baltimore Avenue.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 84.6 miles you will encounter 29 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 (East Baltimore Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
680 ft111 ft
Total Climb
1,017 ft
Total Descent
579 ft
Highest Point
680 ft
~48.6 mi in
Elevation Range
569 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Yeadon, PA and Hempfield, PA, road signs point toward Chester, Pottstown, Harrisburg and Lancaster.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 53m. Total distance: 84.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 53m 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 39.6 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $5.15 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.
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.
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: at 0.2 miles (East Baltimore Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park, Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial (5 total within detour distance). 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.
