The drive from Hempfield, PA to Cheltenham, PA covers 88.6 miles and takes about 1h 52m 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 $14.69 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
44.3 miles from Hempfield, 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 52m. Total distance: 88.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 52m highway drive covering 88.6 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 29 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 25.1 miles in near Colonel Howard Boulevard.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 88.6 miles you will encounter 21 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 25.1 miles (Colonel Howard Boulevard): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.3 miles (Colonel Howard Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 77.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
25.1 mi into trip|~34m in|Colonel Howard Boulevard
Turn right onto Colonel Howard Boulevard toward I 76, PATP
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 76, PATP
6
25.3 mi into trip|~34m in|Colonel Howard Boulevard
Keep slight left at fork onto Colonel Howard Boulevard toward I 76, PATP
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 76, PATP
8
77.8 mi into trip|~1h 31m in
Take the exit toward PA 309: Philadelphia, Ambler
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 339
Toward PA 309: Philadelphia, Ambler
6
78.5 mi into trip|~1h 33m in
Keep slight left at fork toward PA 309 South: Philadelphia, Fort Washington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward PA 309 South: Philadelphia, Fort Washing...
7
83.6 mi into trip|~1h 41m in|Greenwood Avenue
Turn left onto Greenwood Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hempfield, PA and Cheltenham, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Pa Turnpike, Ambler and Fort Washington.
Patp
24.9 mi in|~33m
Pa Turnpike
24.9 mi in|~33m
Ambler
77.8 mi in|~1h 31m
Fort Washington
78.5 mi in|~1h 33m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
51.6 mi
55m
US 222
15.8 mi
19m
US 30
6.9 mi
9m
Fort Washington Expressway
3.7 mi
4m
Township Line Road
2.2 mi
5m
Fort Washington Fort Washington Expressway
0.8 mi
1m
Colonel Howard Boulevard
0.8 mi
1m
Washington Lane
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 51.6 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hempfield, PA and Cheltenham, PA.
1
Start on Summit Drive
0.6 mi·1 min·Summit Drive
2
Continue on Hill Street
0.5 mi·1 min·Hill Street
3
Turn right onto North Church Street
254 ft·14 sec·North Church Street
4
Turn left onto PA 462
0.2 mi·26 sec·West Main Street
5
Turn left onto College Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·College Avenue
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward US 30 East: Lancaster
7
Merge onto US 30
6.9 mi·9 min·US 30
8
Take the exit onto US 222
16 mi·19 min·US 222
Toward US 222 North: Reading
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward I 76, PATP, PA 272: Denver, PA Turnpike
10
Turn right onto Colonel Howard Boulevard
0.2 mi·25 sec·Colonel Howard Boulevard
Toward I 76, PATP
11
Keep slight left at fork onto Colonel Howard Boulevard
0.6 mi·1 min·Colonel Howard Boulevard
Toward I 76, PATP
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia
13
Merge onto I 76; PATP
52 mi·55 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 339Toward PA 309: Philadelphia, AmblerUse the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·25 sec
Toward PA 309 South: Philadelphia, Fort Washington
16
Turn right
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward PA 309 South: PhiladelphiaUse the slight right lane.
17
Merge onto PA 309
1.4 mi·1 min·Fort Washington Expressway
18
Continue on PA 309
0.8 mi·1 min·Fort Washington Fort Washington Expressway
19
Continue on PA 309
2.2 mi·3 min·Fort Washington Expressway
20
Continue on PA 309
514 ft·21 sec·Limekiln Pike
21
Turn left onto Greenwood Avenue
387 ft·15 sec·Greenwood Avenue
Use the left lane.
22
Continue on Greenwood Avenue
0.6 mi·1 min·Greenwood Avenue
23
Turn right onto PA 73
0.6 mi·1 min·Church Road
24
Turn left onto PA 73
0.7 mi·1 min·Washington Lane
Use the left lane.
25
Turn right onto PA 73
2.2 mi·5 min·Township Line Road
Use the left lane.
26
Continue on PA 73
0.6 mi·1 min·Cottman Avenue
27
Turn right onto Central Avenue
0.4 mi·42 sec·Central Avenue
28
Turn left onto East Laurel Avenue
150 ft·6 sec·East Laurel Avenue
29
Arrive at destination
East Laurel Avenue
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 44.3 miles from Hempfield, 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 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.3 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 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cheltenham, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hempfield, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hempfield, PA
This is one driving day of about 88.6 miles and 1h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Hempfield, 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 44.3 mi from Hempfield, PA
· 55m into the drive
The midpoint is around 44.3 miles from Hempfield, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cheltenham, PA
The final approach into Cheltenham, 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 64.2
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...
9 mi from route
~21 min detour
Free
near mile 88.6
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...
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 24.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.69 one way
$29.38 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg31 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$16.09
$32.18
premium
$4.93
$17.18
$34.37
diesel
$5.61
$19.56
$39.12
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: 31 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
26.6
0
$9.30
$4.25
Efficient EV
22.2
0
$7.75
$3.54
EV Truck/SUV
35.4
0
$12.40
$5.67
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
Hempfield, PA
Morning
in Hempfield on Saturday
Local time
11:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Cheltenham, PA
Morning
in Cheltenham on Saturday
Local time
11:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 52m 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 Hempfield, PA to Cheltenham, PA covers 88.6 miles and takes about 1h 52m 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 44.3 miles from Hempfield, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.69 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 88.6 miles you will encounter 21 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 25.1 miles (Colonel Howard Boulevard): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.3 miles (Colonel Howard Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 77.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Hempfield, PA and Cheltenham, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Pa Turnpike, Ambler and Fort Washington.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Valley Forge National Historical Park, Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial. There are 5 parks within detour distance of this route.
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.
