Trip from Ardmore, PA to Hempfield, PA

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

1h 40m

Distance

75.5 mi

121 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min

4 AM

1h 33m ★

6 AM

1h 40m

8 AM

1h 55m

10 AM

1h 46m

12 PM

1h 44m

3 PM

1h 46m

5 PM

1h 55m

8 PM

1h 36m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Ardmore, PA

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Hempfield, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Ardmore, PA to Hempfield, PA covers 75.5 miles and takes about 1h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, US 222, US 30 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 39.6 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.52 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

37.7 miles from Ardmore, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 1h 40m highway drive covering 75.5 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike and US 222. The longest continuous stretch is about 39.6 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Pennsylvania Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 39.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 8.3 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 75.5 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 8.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 23 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

8.3 mi into trip | ~18m 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...

8.4 mi into trip | ~18m 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...

8.7 mi into trip | ~18m 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

8.9 mi into trip | ~19m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

9.5 mi into trip | ~20m in | I 76

Keep slight left at fork onto I 76 toward I 76 West: Harrisburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 76 West: Harrisburg

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Ardmore, PA and Hempfield, PA, road signs point toward Chester, Pottstown, Harrisburg and Lancaster.

Chester

8.3 mi in | ~18m

Pottstown

8.3 mi in | ~18m

Harrisburg

8.9 mi in | ~19m

Lancaster

49.4 mi in | ~1h 3m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike	39.6 mi	42m
US 222	16.8 mi	20m
US 30	4.2 mi	5m
Old Gulph Road	2.5 mi	5m
Schuylkill Expressway	2.2 mi	3m
Marietta Avenue	1.8 mi	3m
South Gulph Road	1.3 mi	2m
New Gulph Road	1.1 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 39.6 mi, about 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ardmore, PA and Hempfield, PA.

Start on Sibley Avenue

403 ft · 25 sec · Sibley Avenue

Turn left onto Coulter Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · Coulter Avenue

Turn right onto Anderson Avenue

233 ft · 13 sec · Anderson Avenue

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto West Montgomery Avenue

1.0 mi · 2 min · West Montgomery Avenue

Turn slight right onto New Gulph Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · New Gulph Road

Continue on Old Gulph Road

2.5 mi · 5 min · Old Gulph Road

Continue on PA 320

1.3 mi · 2 min · South Gulph Road

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Toward I 76 West: Valley Forge Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 76

1.7 mi · 2 min · Schuylkill Expressway

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 10 sec

Exit 328B-A/327 Toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 22 sec

Toward US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 20 sec

Toward Mall Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 8 sec

Toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

Merge onto I 76

0.4 mi · 52 sec · Schuylkill Expressway

Toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

Keep slight left at fork onto I 76

0.4 mi · 1 min · I 76

Toward I 76 West: Harrisburg Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 76; PATP

40 mi · 42 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward US 222: Reading, Lancaster Use the slight right lane.

Continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

0.6 mi · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

Keep slight left at fork onto Colonel Howard Boulevard

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

Keep slight left at fork onto Colonel Howard Boulevard

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

Turn left

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Merge onto US 222

15 mi · 17 min · US 222

Keep slight right at fork onto US 222

1.7 mi · 2 min · US 222

Toward US 30 West

Keep slight right at fork onto US 30

4.2 mi · 5 min · US 30

Toward US 30 West: York

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Toward Centerville Road

Turn right onto Centerville Road

0.3 mi · 49 sec · Centerville Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto PA 23

1.8 mi · 3 min · Marietta Avenue

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto Summit Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · Summit Drive

Continue on Summit Drive

0.4 mi · 55 sec · Summit Drive

Arrive at destination

Summit Drive

Trip Plan

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 37.7 miles from Ardmore, PA, or about 51m 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 75.5 miles or 1h 40m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 37.7 miles or 51m 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 22m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hempfield, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Ardmore, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Ardmore, PA

This is one driving day of about 75.5 miles and 1h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Ardmore, PA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

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.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 37.7 mi from Ardmore, PA · 51m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

38 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 75.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 37.7 miles from Ardmore, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Hempfield, PA

The final approach into Hempfield, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Hempfield, PA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

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...

2 mi from route ~4 min detour Free near mile 10.4

View on nps.gov

Independence National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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...

8 mi from route ~21 min detour $1

View on nps.gov

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

National Memorial

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...

9 mi from route ~21 min detour Free

View on nps.gov

First State National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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 ~41 min detour Free near mile 20.8

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...

22 mi from route ~55 min detour Free near mile 52

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.52 one way

$25.03 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$13.71	$27.42
premium	$4.93	$14.64	$29.28
diesel	$5.61	$16.67	$33.34

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

$13

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	22.7	$7.93	$3.62
Efficient EV	18.9	$6.61	$3.02
EV Truck/SUV	30.2	$10.57	$4.83

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% 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 data refreshed 23 hours ago

Origin

Ardmore, PA

Night in Ardmore on Tuesday

Local time

9:03 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hempfield, PA

Night in Hempfield on Tuesday

Local time

9:03 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

1h 40m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Ardmore, PA to Hempfield, PA covers 75.5 miles and takes about 1h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, US 222, US 30. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 37.7 miles from Ardmore, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.52 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Between Ardmore, PA and Hempfield, PA, road signs point toward Chester, Pottstown, Harrisburg and Lancaster.

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