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Trip from Baldwin, PA to Hempfield, PA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 53m

Distance

79.2 mi

127 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 45m ★
6 AM
1h 53m
8 AM
2h 10m
10 AM
1h 59m
12 PM
1h 57m
3 PM
2h 0m
5 PM
2h 9m
8 PM
1h 48m

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

Downtown Baldwin, PA, PA

Baldwin, PA

Haneul Trac

Downtown Hempfield, PA, PA

Hempfield, PA

Jack Pace

Trip Overview

The drive from Baldwin, PA to Hempfield, PA covers 79.2 miles and takes about 1h 53m 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, PA 100 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.4 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.13 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.

Midpoint

39.6 miles from Baldwin, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 53m. Total distance: 79.2 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 (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 53m highway drive covering 79.2 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike and US 222. The longest continuous stretch is about 25.4 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 34 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 25.4 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 3.1 miles in near PA 352 / Edgmont Avenue.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 79.2 miles you will encounter 22 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 3.1 miles (PA 352 / Edgmont Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.6 miles (PA 100): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 22 key points

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

5
3.1 mi into trip | ~7m in | PA 352 / Edgmont Avenue

Turn right onto PA 352 / Edgmont Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
7
18.2 mi into trip | ~33m in

Take the exit toward US 322 West, US 202 North: King of Prussia, Downingtown

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 322 West, US 202 North: King of Pruss...
6
19.6 mi into trip | ~36m in | PA 100

Take the exit onto PA 100 toward PA 100 North: Exton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward PA 100 North: Exton
5
27.5 mi into trip | ~48m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 West: Harrisburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 76 West: Harrisburg
7
53.1 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in

Take the exit toward US 222: Reading, Lancaster

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

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

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Baldwin, PA and Hempfield, PA, road signs point toward Downingtown, Patp and Lancaster.

Downingtown

18.2 mi in | ~33m

Patp

27.1 mi in | ~48m

Lancaster

53.1 mi in | ~1h 16m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike 25.4 mi 27m
US 222 16.8 mi 20m
PA 100 7.5 mi 11m
North Middletown Road 5.8 mi 9m
US 30 4.2 mi 5m
West Chester Pike 3.2 mi 5m
South New Middletown Road 2.9 mi 5m
Edgmont Avenue 2 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 25.4 mi, about 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Baldwin Creek

0.3 mi · 1 min · Baldwin Creek
2

Turn right onto PA 291

0.6 mi · 1 min · Industrial Highway
3

Turn right onto Saville Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Saville Avenue
4

At end of road, turn left onto US 13

292 ft · 6 sec · Chester Pike
5

Turn slight right

214 ft · 7 sec
6

Turn straight onto Bullens Lane

0.6 mi · 1 min · Bullens Lane
7

Turn left onto Macdade Boulevard

373 ft · 12 sec · Macdade Boulevard
8

Continue on MacDade Boulevard

0.3 mi · 24 sec · MacDade Boulevard
9

Continue on East 22nd Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · East 22nd Street
10

Turn right onto PA 352

2.0 mi · 3 min · Edgmont Avenue
Use the straight lane.
11

Continue on PA 352

2.9 mi · 5 min · South New Middletown Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
12

Continue on PA 352

5.8 mi · 9 min · North Middletown Road
13

Continue on PA 352

1.2 mi · 2 min · South Chester Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
14

Turn left onto PA 3; PA 352

3.2 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike
Use the left / straight lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 44 sec
Toward US 322 West, US 202 North: King of Prussia, Downingtown Use the slight right lane.
16

Merge onto US 202; US 322

1.2 mi · 1 min · West Chester Bypass
17

Take the exit onto PA 100

7.5 mi · 11 min · PA 100
Toward PA 100 North: Exton Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 45 sec
Toward PATP
19

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Toward I 76 West: Harrisburg
20

Merge onto I 76; PATP

25 mi · 27 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
21

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward US 222: Reading, Lancaster Use the slight right lane.
22

Continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

0.6 mi · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard
23

Keep slight left at fork onto Colonel Howard Boulevard

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard
24

Keep slight left at fork onto Colonel Howard Boulevard

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard
25

Turn left

0.2 mi · 25 sec
26

Merge onto US 222

15 mi · 17 min · US 222
27

Keep slight right at fork onto US 222

1.7 mi · 2 min · US 222
Toward US 30 West
28

Keep slight right at fork onto US 30

4.2 mi · 5 min · US 30
Toward US 30 West: York
29

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Toward Centerville Road
30

Turn right onto Centerville Road

0.3 mi · 49 sec · Centerville Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
31

Turn left onto PA 23

1.8 mi · 3 min · Marietta Avenue
Use the left lane.
32

Turn left 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

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 39.6 miles from Baldwin, PA, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 25.4 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 17 miles or 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 39.6 miles or 1h 2m 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 34m

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 Baldwin, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Baldwin, PA

This is one driving day of about 79.2 miles and 1h 53m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Baldwin, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 25.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 39.6 mi from Baldwin, PA · 1h 2m into the drive

human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Chester Springs, PA

40 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

Aston, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Chester Springs, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 34.7 miles from Baldwin, 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.

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.

First State National Historical Park

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...

9 mi from route ~22 min detour Free near mile 13.7
View on nps.gov
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

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...

11 mi from route ~29 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Valley Forge National Historical Park

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...

11 mi from route ~27 min detour Free near mile 24.6
View on nps.gov
Independence National Historical Park

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...

12 mi from route ~29 min detour $1
View on nps.gov
Appalachian National Scenic Trail

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 ~56 min detour Free near mile 62.8
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.13 one way

$26.26 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 28 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $14.38 $28.76
premium $4.93 $15.36 $30.72
diesel $5.61 $17.49 $34.97

Estimated Tolls: $3.30

Pennsylvania Turnpike (25.4 mi) $3.30

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

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 27.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 23.8 0 $8.32 $3.80
Efficient EV 19.8 0 $6.93 $3.17
EV Truck/SUV 31.7 0 $11.09 $5.07

Gas CO2

28 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (68% 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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Baldwin, PA

Evening in Baldwin on Thursday

Local time

6:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hempfield, PA

Evening in Hempfield on Thursday

Local time

6:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°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

14 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

1h 53m 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 Baldwin, PA to Hempfield, PA covers 79.2 miles and takes about 1h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, US 222, PA 100. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39.6 miles from Baldwin, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.13 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 79.2 miles you will encounter 22 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles (PA 352 / Edgmont Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.6 miles (PA 100): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Baldwin, PA and Hempfield, PA, road signs point toward Downingtown, Patp and Lancaster.

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