Origin
Hempfield, PA
Afternoon in Hempfield on Wednesday
Local time
3:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hempfield, PA to Mount Pleasant, PA
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
46 mi
74 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
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6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hempfield, PA
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Mount Pleasant, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hempfield, PA to Mount Pleasant, PA covers 46 miles and takes about 1h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 30, York Road, Hanover Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.2 miles on US 30. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.63 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
23 miles from Hempfield, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 36m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Hempfield, PA to Mount Pleasant, PA covers 46 miles and takes about 1h 24m, 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 21 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 22.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Kennel Avenue.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 24m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Kennel Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (Prospect Road): Navigation decision point; at 23.2 miles (US 30): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Kennel Avenue
Turn right onto Kennel Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
1.3 mi into trip
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~3m in
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Prospect Road
At end of road, turn left onto Prospect Road
Navigation decision point
7
23.2 mi into trip
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~37m in
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US 30
Keep slight right at fork onto US 30 toward US 30 West: Gettysburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward US 30 West: Gettysburg
5
24.7 mi into trip
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~40m in
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PA 116 / Hanover Road
Turn left onto PA 116 / Hanover Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
45.5 mi into trip
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~1h 23m in
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PA 97 / Baltimore Pike
At end of road, turn right onto PA 97 / Baltimore Pike
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 30 | 22.2 mi | 34m |
| York Road | 6.2 mi | 11m |
| Hanover Pike | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Bollinger Road | 2.8 mi | 6m |
| Hanover Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| York Street | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| North Main Street | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| Frederick Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US 30
— 22.2 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hempfield, PA and Mount Pleasant, PA.
1
Start on Summit Drive
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
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Summit Drive
2
Turn right onto Kennel Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
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Kennel Avenue
3
Continue on Concordia Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Concordia Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto Prospect Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Prospect Road
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward US 30 West: York
6
Merge onto US 30
21 mi
·
31 min
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US 30
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 30
1.5 mi
·
3 min
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US 30
Toward US 30 West: Gettysburg
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn left onto PA 116
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Hanover Road
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on PA 116
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
10
Enter roundabout onto PA 116
304 ft
·
6 sec
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North Main Street
11
Continue on PA 116
0.9 mi
·
2 min
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North Main Street
12
Continue on PA 116
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
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York Road
13
Continue on PA 116
5.8 mi
·
11 min
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York Road
14
Continue on PA 116
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
York Street
15
Turn left onto PA 116; PA 194
306 ft
·
7 sec
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Broadway
16
Continue on PA 116; PA 194
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Frederick Street
17
Continue on PA 194
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Hanover Pike
18
Turn left onto Bollinger Road
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
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Bollinger Road
19
Continue on Bollinger Road
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Bollinger Road
20
At end of road, turn right onto PA 97
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Baltimore Pike
21
Arrive at destination
PA 97
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 23 miles from Hempfield, PA, or about 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.2 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 46 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 23 miles or 36m 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 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mount Pleasant, 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 46 miles and 1h 24m.
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.
The longest stretch is on US 30 for about 22.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23 mi from Hempfield, PA · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 46 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23 miles from Hempfield, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Mount Pleasant, PA
The final approach into Mount Pleasant, 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 Mount Pleasant, 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
$7.63 one way
$15.25 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.35 | $16.70 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.92 | $17.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.16 | $20.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.83 | $2.21 |
| Efficient EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.02 | $1.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.44 | $2.94 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Mount Pleasant, PA
Afternoon in Mount Pleasant on Wednesday
Local time
3:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
15 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 24m 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 Mount Pleasant, PA covers 46 miles and takes about 1h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 30, York Road, Hanover Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23 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 $7.63 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 is a straightforward 1h 24m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Kennel Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (Prospect Road): Navigation decision point; at 23.2 miles (US 30): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Hempfield, PA to Mount Pleasant, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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