Origin
Ephrata, PA
Afternoon in Ephrata on Friday
Local time
3:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ephrata, 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
31m
Distance
19.5 mi
31 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ephrata, PA
Haneul Trac
Hempfield, PA
Jack Pace
Trip Overview
The drive from Ephrata, PA to Hempfield, PA covers 19.5 miles and takes about 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 222, US 30, Marietta Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.3 miles on US 222. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.23 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 19.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Ephrata, PA to Hempfield, PA covers 19.5 miles and takes about 31m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 222 is the longest continuous segment at about 7.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South State Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 19.5 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.1 miles (South State Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.2 miles (US 222): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 11.9 miles (US 30): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South State Street
Turn right onto South State Street
Navigation decision point
5
10.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 222
Keep slight right at fork onto US 222 toward US 30 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 30 West
5
11.9 mi into trip
|
~18m 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
16.4 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Centerville Road
Turn right onto Centerville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
16.8 mi into trip
|
~25m 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 222 | 7.3 mi | 9m |
| US 30 | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| Marietta Avenue | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| South State Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| North 7th Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Oregon Pike | 1 mi | 2m |
| Summit Drive | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Centerville Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 222
— 7.3 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ephrata, PA and Hempfield, PA.
1
Start on US 322
513 ft
·
23 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Turn right onto South State Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South State Street
3
Continue on South State Street
110 ft
·
7 sec
·
South State Street
4
Continue on PA 272
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
South State Street
5
Continue on PA 272
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
North 7th Street
6
Continue on PA 272
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Oregon Pike
7
Turn left onto PA 772
475 ft
·
12 sec
·
North State Street
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
9
Merge onto US 222
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
US 222
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 222
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
US 222
Toward US 30 West
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 30
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
US 30
Toward US 30 West: York
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward Centerville Road
13
Turn right onto Centerville Road
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Centerville Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn left onto PA 23
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Marietta Avenue
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto Summit Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Summit Drive
16
Continue on Summit Drive
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Summit Drive
17
Arrive at destination
Summit Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.23 one way
$6.47 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.54 | $7.08 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.78 | $7.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.31 | $8.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.05 | $0.94 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.73 | $1.25 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
3:11 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
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
31m 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 Ephrata, PA to Hempfield, PA covers 19.5 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 222, US 30, Marietta Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.8 miles from Ephrata, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.23 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 19.5 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.1 miles (South State Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.2 miles (US 222): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 11.9 miles (US 30): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Ephrata, PA to Hempfield, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include 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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