The drive from Cheltenham, PA to Hempfield, PA covers 88.1 miles and takes about 1h 51m 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 51.6 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.61 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
44 miles from Cheltenham, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 55m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 51m. Total distance: 88.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 51m highway drive covering 88.1 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike and US 222. The longest continuous stretch is about 51.6 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 28 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 51.6 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 5.1 miles in near PA 152 / Limekiln Pike.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 88.1 miles you will encounter 23 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 5.1 miles (PA 152 / Limekiln Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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5.1 mi into trip|~11m in|PA 152 / Limekiln Pike
Turn left onto PA 152 / Limekiln Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
9.3 mi into trip|~17m in
Take the exit toward PATP, I 276: PA Turnpike, Fort Washington
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 PATP, I 276: PA Turnpike, Fort Washingto...
8
9.6 mi into trip|~18m in
Keep slight right at fork toward PATP, I 276: Pennsylvania Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward PATP, I 276: Pennsylvania Turnpike
7
10.1 mi into trip|~19m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 276 West: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 276 West: Harrisburg
7
62 mi into trip|~1h 15m 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 Cheltenham, PA and Hempfield, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Fort Washington and Lancaster.
Patp
9.3 mi in|~17m
Fort Washington
9.3 mi in|~17m
Lancaster
62 mi in|~1h 15m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
51.6 mi
55m
US 222
16.8 mi
20m
US 30
4.2 mi
5m
Fort Washington Expressway
3.6 mi
4m
Township Line Road
2.2 mi
5m
Marietta Avenue
1.8 mi
3m
Church Road
1.3 mi
2m
Summit Drive
0.9 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 51.6 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cheltenham, PA and Hempfield, PA.
1
Start on East Laurel Avenue
150 ft·8 sec·East Laurel Avenue
2
Turn right onto Central Avenue
0.4 mi·44 sec·Central Avenue
3
Turn left onto PA 73
0.6 mi·1 min·Cottman Avenue
4
Continue on PA 73
2.2 mi·5 min·Township Line Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto PA 73
0.7 mi·1 min·Washington Lane
6
Turn right onto PA 73
1.3 mi·2 min·Church Road
7
Turn left onto PA 152
346 ft·9 sec·Limekiln Pike
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto PA 152
0.3 mi·33 sec·South Easton Road
Use the right lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward PA 309 North: Fort WashingtonUse the right lane.
10
Merge onto PA 309
3.6 mi·4 min·Fort Washington Expressway
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Toward PATP, I 276: PA Turnpike, Fort WashingtonUse the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward PATP, I 276: Pennsylvania TurnpikeUse the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward I 276 West: HarrisburgUse the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto I 276; PATP
52 mi·55 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward US 222: Reading, LancasterUse the slight right lane.
16
Continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard
0.6 mi·1 min·Colonel Howard Boulevard
17
Keep slight left at fork onto Colonel Howard Boulevard
0.1 mi·15 sec·Colonel Howard Boulevard
18
Keep slight left at fork onto Colonel Howard Boulevard
0.1 mi·26 sec·Colonel Howard Boulevard
19
Turn left
0.2 mi·25 sec
20
Merge onto US 222
15 mi·17 min·US 222
21
Keep slight right at fork onto US 222
1.7 mi·2 min·US 222
Toward US 30 West
22
Keep slight right at fork onto US 30
4.2 mi·5 min·US 30
Toward US 30 West: York
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Toward Centerville Road
24
Turn right onto Centerville Road
0.3 mi·49 sec·Centerville Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Turn left onto PA 23
1.8 mi·3 min·Marietta Avenue
Use the left lane.
26
Turn left onto Summit Drive
0.5 mi·1 min·Summit Drive
27
Continue on Summit Drive
0.4 mi·55 sec·Summit Drive
28
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 44 miles from Cheltenham, PA, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.6 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 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44 miles or 55m 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 31m
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 Cheltenham, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cheltenham, PA
This is one driving day of about 88.1 miles and 1h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Cheltenham, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 51.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 44 mi from Cheltenham, PA
· 55m into the drive
The midpoint is around 44 miles from Cheltenham, 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.
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...
1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Free
near mile 24.3
Park Closure: Sun, Apr 19 - Park Entrance and Tour Roads Temporarily Closed for Rev Run
Park Closure: Admin Parking Lot Closed Fri 4/17 Until Sun 4/19 at Noon for Rev Run Setup
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
~41 min detour
Free
near mile 33.4
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 63.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.61 one way
$29.21 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg31 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$16.00
$31.99
premium
$4.93
$17.09
$34.17
diesel
$5.61
$19.45
$38.90
Estimated Tolls: $6.71
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(51.6 mi)$6.71
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
$15
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
26.4
0
$9.25
$4.23
Efficient EV
22
0
$7.71
$3.52
EV Truck/SUV
35.2
0
$12.33
$5.64
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Cheltenham, PA
Evening
in Cheltenham on Friday
Local time
5:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hempfield, PA
Evening
in Hempfield on Friday
Local time
5:47 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
16 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 51m 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 Cheltenham, PA to Hempfield, PA covers 88.1 miles and takes about 1h 51m 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 44 miles from Cheltenham, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.61 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 88.1 miles you will encounter 23 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 5.1 miles (PA 152 / Limekiln Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Cheltenham, PA and Hempfield, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Fort Washington and Lancaster.
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.
