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Trip from Hempfield, PA to Newberry, PA

Drive Time

2h 52m

Distance

128.4 mi

207 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 41m ★
6 AM
2h 52m
8 AM
3h 14m
10 AM
3h 0m
12 PM
2h 58m
3 PM
3h 1m
5 PM
3h 13m
8 PM
2h 45m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Hempfield, PA, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Hempfield, PA to Newberry, PA covers 128.4 miles and takes about 2h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Keystone Shortway, US Highway 15, I 81 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.2 miles on Keystone Shortway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.25 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

64.2 miles from Hempfield, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 29m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 52m drive with frequent turns across 128.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 52 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Keystone Shortway is the longest continuous segment at about 13.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.5 miles in near US 222; PA 501 / Lititz Pike.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 29 significant decision points across 128.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 8.5 miles (US 222; PA 501 / Lititz Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 107.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 108.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 29 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
8.5 mi into trip | ~13m in | US 222; PA 501 / Lititz Pike

Turn left onto US 222; PA 501 / Lititz Pike

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
8
107.9 mi into trip | ~2h 20m in

Take the exit toward US 15: Lewisburg, Williamsport

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 210A-B Toward US 15: Lewisburg, Williamsport
6
108.2 mi into trip | ~2h 21m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 15 North: Williamsport

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 210B Toward US 15 North: Williamsport
6
125 mi into trip | ~2h 46m in | US 15

Take the exit onto US 15

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
8
126.9 mi into trip | ~2h 49m in | US 15

Keep slight right at fork onto US 15 toward US 15 North: Mansfield

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 29 Toward US 15 North: Mansfield

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Hempfield, PA to Newberry, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Williamsport along the way.

Williamsport

107.9 mi in | ~2h 20m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Keystone Shortway 13.2 mi 14m
US Highway 15 11.7 mi 16m
I 81 11.5 mi 13m
Locust Gap Highway 11.5 mi 13m
Lancaster Avenue 10.3 mi 13m
South Market Street 9.7 mi 11m
Stiegel Pike 6 mi 6m
US 30 5.9 mi 8m
Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 13.2 mi, about 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hempfield, PA and Newberry, 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

5.9 mi · 8 min · US 30
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 18 sec
Toward PA 501
9

Continue on Chester Road

0.3 mi · 26 sec · Chester Road
Use the left lane.
10

Turn left onto US 222; PA 501

5.1 mi · 9 min · Lititz Pike
Use the left lane.
11

Continue on PA 501

1.7 mi · 2 min · South Broad Street
12

Continue on PA 501

2.4 mi · 3 min · Furnace Hills Pike
13

Continue on PA 501

4.2 mi · 4 min · Furnace Hill Pike
14

Continue on PA 501

6.0 mi · 6 min · Stiegel Pike
15

Continue on PA 501

5.5 mi · 6 min · South College Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
16

Continue on PA 501

4.1 mi · 4 min · Lancaster Avenue
17

Continue on PA 501

1.2 mi · 1 min · Lancaster Avenue
18

Continue on PA 501

5.0 mi · 7 min · Lancaster Avenue
Use the straight lane.
19

Continue on PA 501

2.9 mi · 4 min · Bethel Road
20

At end of road, turn left onto PA 895

0.4 mi · 1 min · Rock Road
21

Continue on PA 895

0.2 mi · 19 sec · East Wood Street
22

At end of road, turn right onto PA 443

1.3 mi · 3 min · South Tulpehocken Street
23

Continue on PA 125

2.3 mi · 3 min · Tremont Road
24

Turn left onto Molleystown Road

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Molleystown Road
25

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 36 sec
26

Merge onto I 81

12 mi · 13 min · I 81
27

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward PA 901
28

Turn left

91 ft · 7 sec
29

Turn left onto PA 901

4.4 mi · 5 min · Sunbury Road
30

Continue on PA 901

2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road
31

Continue on PA 901

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Locust Gap Highway
32

Continue on PA 54; PA 901

11 mi · 13 min · Locust Gap Highway
33

Continue on PA 54

9.7 mi · 11 min · South Market Street
34

Turn right onto PA 54

0.3 mi · 45 sec · Danville-Riverside Bridge Road
Use the right lane.
35

Continue on PA 54

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Factory Street
Use the straight lane.
36

Continue on PA 54

3.0 mi · 3 min · Continental Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
37

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec
38

Merge onto I 80

13 mi · 14 min · Keystone Shortway
39

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Exit 210A-B Toward US 15: Lewisburg, Williamsport Use the slight right lane.
40

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 40 sec
Exit 210B Toward US 15 North: Williamsport
41

Merge onto US 15

2.6 mi · 3 min · Westbranch Highway
42

Continue on US 15

12 mi · 16 min · US Highway 15
Use the straight lane.
43

Continue on US 15

1.1 mi · 1 min · Montgomery Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
44

Continue on US 15

0.6 mi · 1 min · Hastings Street
45

Continue on US 15

0.4 mi · 58 sec · Market Street
Use the left lane.
46

Take the exit onto US 15

0.2 mi · 31 sec · US 15
Use the left lane.
47

Merge onto I 180; US 15; US 220

1.6 mi · 2 min · Susquehanna Beltway
48

Keep slight right at fork onto US 15

0.7 mi · 55 sec · US 15
Exit 29 Toward US 15 North: Mansfield Use the straight / slight right lanes.
49

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward Third Street
50

Turn left onto West 3rd Street

0.3 mi · 38 sec · West 3rd Street
51

Turn right onto Arch Street

0.3 mi · 44 sec · Arch Street
52

Arrive at destination

Arch Street

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 64.2 miles from Hempfield, PA, or about 1h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 13.2 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 80 miles or 1h 48m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 64.2 miles or 1h 29m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 17m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Newberry, 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 128.4 miles and 2h 52m.

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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Keystone Shortway for about 13.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 64.2 mi from Hempfield, PA · 1h 29m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

64 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

Syracuse, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 64.2 miles from Hempfield, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Newberry, PA

The final approach into Newberry, 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 Newberry, PA.

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.

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

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...

7 mi from route ~18 min detour Free near mile 31
Park Closure: List of trail closures post-Hurricane Helene
Caution: Black Bears Frequenting the McAfee Knob Area in Virginia
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.25 one way

$42.49 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 45 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $23.25 $46.50
premium $4.92 $24.88 $49.76
diesel $5.64 $28.53 $57.05

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 44.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 38.5 0 $13.48 $6.16
Efficient EV 32.1 0 $11.24 $5.14
EV Truck/SUV 51.4 0 $17.98 $8.22

Gas CO2

45 kg

EV CO2

15 kg (67% 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Hempfield, PA

Morning in Hempfield on Monday

Local time

11:28 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Newberry, PA

Morning in Newberry on Monday

Local time

11:28 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°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

3 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

2h 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 Newberry, PA covers 128.4 miles and takes about 2h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Keystone Shortway, US Highway 15, I 81. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 64.2 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 $21.25 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 29 significant decision points across 128.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.5 miles (US 222; PA 501 / Lititz Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 107.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 108.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Hempfield, PA to Newberry, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Williamsport along the way.

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