Origin
Caln, PA
Afternoon in Caln on Friday
Local time
1:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Caln, PA to Hempfield, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
39.6 mi
64 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Caln, PA
Haneul Trac
Hempfield, PA
Jack Pace
Trip Overview
The drive from Caln, PA to Hempfield, PA covers 39.6 miles and takes about 1h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 30, Old Philadelphia Pike, Lincoln Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.7 miles on US 30. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.57 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 39.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 3m drive with frequent turns across 39.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 30 is the longest continuous segment at about 8.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 39.6 miles you will encounter 14 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 3.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.5 miles (US 30 / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.9 miles (US 30): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
3.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp toward US 30 West, PA 340 Alternate Truck West
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 30 West, PA 340 Alternate Truck West
5
3.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 30 / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
Merge onto US 30 / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
31.9 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
US 30
Keep slight right at fork onto US 30 toward US 30 West: York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 30 West: York
5
36.5 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
Centerville Road
Turn right onto Centerville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
36.8 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
PA 23 / Marietta Avenue
Turn left onto PA 23 / Marietta Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 30 | 8.7 mi | 11m |
| Old Philadelphia Pike | 7.2 mi | 12m |
| Lincoln Highway | 6 mi | 9m |
| Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| Newport Road | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| Marietta Avenue | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| East Kings Highway | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| North Caln Road | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 30
— 8.7 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Caln, PA and Hempfield, PA.
1
Start on Seltzer Avenue
225 ft
·
11 sec
·
Seltzer Avenue
2
Turn right onto US 30 BUS
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Lincoln Highway
3
Turn right onto North Caln Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Caln Road
4
Turn left onto PA 340
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
East Kings Highway
5
Turn left onto PA 82
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Manor Road
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward US 30 West, PA 340 Alternate Truck West
7
Merge onto US 30
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on US 30
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Lincoln Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 30
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lincoln Highway
10
Turn right onto PA 772
5.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Newport Road
11
Continue on PA 340; PA 772
7.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Old Philadelphia Pike
12
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward US 30 West
13
Merge onto US 30
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
US 30
14
Keep slight right at fork onto US 30
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
US 30
Toward US 30 West: York
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward Centerville Road
16
Turn right onto Centerville Road
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Centerville Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn left onto PA 23
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Marietta Avenue
Use the left lane.
18
Turn left onto Summit Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Summit Drive
19
Continue on Summit Drive
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Summit Drive
20
Arrive at destination
Summit Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.8 mi from Caln, PA · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.8 miles from Caln, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.57 one way
$13.13 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.19 | $14.38 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.68 | $15.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.74 | $17.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.16 | $1.90 |
| Efficient EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.54 | $2.53 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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.
Destination
Hempfield, PA
Afternoon in Hempfield on Friday
Local time
1:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
17 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 3m 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 Caln, PA to Hempfield, PA covers 39.6 miles and takes about 1h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 30, Old Philadelphia Pike, Lincoln Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.8 miles from Caln, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.57 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 39.6 miles you will encounter 14 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 3.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.5 miles (US 30 / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.9 miles (US 30): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Caln, PA to Hempfield, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include First State National Historical Park, Valley Forge National Historical Park and Appalachian National Scenic Trail.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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