Origin
Hempfield, PA
Late night in Hempfield on Monday
Local time
2:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hempfield, PA to Drexel Hill, PA
Drive Time
1h 48m
Distance
82.5 mi
133 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 41m
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6 AM
1h 49m
8 AM
2h 5m
10 AM
1h 54m
12 PM
1h 53m
3 PM
1h 55m
5 PM
2h 4m
8 PM
1h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hempfield, PA
Jack Pace
Drexel Hill, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
The drive from Hempfield, PA to Drexel Hill, PA covers 82.5 miles and takes about 1h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hill Street, North Church Street, West Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.65 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
41.3 miles from Hempfield, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 48m drive with frequent turns across 82.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hill Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Hempfield, PA to Drexel Hill, PA is easy. At 1h 48m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hempfield, PA to Drexel Hill, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hill Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Church Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| College Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 30 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 222 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 76 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Colonel Howard Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Hill Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hempfield, PA and Drexel Hill, 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
253 ft
·
15 sec
·
North Church Street
4
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
West Main Street
5
Turn left onto College Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
College Avenue
6
Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 East: Lancaster
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
US 30 East: Lancaster
7
Merge slight left
6.9 mi
·
9 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward US 222 North: Reading
16 mi
·
19 min
·
US 222 North: Reading
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP, PA 272: Denver, PA Turnpike
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
I 76, PATP, PA 272: Denver, PA Turnpike
10
Turn right onto Colonel Howard Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Colonel Howard Boulevard
11
Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Colonel Howard Boulevard
12
Keep slight right to continue on I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia
13
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
39 mi
·
42 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 476 South: Chester
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 476 South: Chester
16
Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
17
Take the exit slight right toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall
18
Turn left onto West Chester Pike
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
West Chester Pike
19
Turn slight right onto Darby Road
472 ft
·
14 sec
·
Darby Road
20
Continue on Lansdowne Avenue
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Lansdowne Avenue
21
Turn right onto Garrett Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Garrett Road
22
Turn right
144 ft
·
16 sec
23
Turn left
236 ft
·
17 sec
24
Arrive at your destination
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 41.3 miles from Hempfield, PA, or about 54m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.3 miles or 54m 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 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Drexel Hill, 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.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hempfield, PA
This is one driving day of about 82.5 miles and 1h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hempfield, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 41.3 mi from Hempfield, PA · 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 41.3 miles from Hempfield, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Drexel Hill, PA
The final approach into Drexel Hill, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Drexel Hill, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.65 one way
$27.30 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $14.94 | $29.88 |
| premium | $4.92 | $15.99 | $31.97 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $18.33 | $36.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.8 | 0 | $8.66 | $3.96 |
| Efficient EV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.22 | $3.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33 | 0 | $11.55 | $5.28 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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
Drexel Hill, PA
Late night in Drexel Hill on Monday
Local time
2:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°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
18 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 48m 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 Drexel Hill, PA covers 82.5 miles and takes about 1h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hill Street, North Church Street, West Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41.3 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 $13.65 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.
The drive from Hempfield, PA to Drexel Hill, PA is easy. At 1h 48m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hempfield, PA to Drexel Hill, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hempfield, PA to Drexel Hill, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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