The drive from Hempfield, PA to Whitehall Township, PA covers 76.2 miles and takes about 1h 51m 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, Lehigh Valley Thruway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 39.3 miles on US 222.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.63 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.
Midpoint
38.1 miles from Hempfield, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 51m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 51m. Total distance: 76.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 51m highway drive covering 76.2 miles, with most of the trip on US 222 and US 30. The longest continuous stretch is about 39.3 miles on US 222.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 40 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 39.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 222 and US 30. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near PA 462 / West Main Street.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 76.2 miles you will encounter 27 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 1.1 miles (PA 462 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 39.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 65.8 miles (US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 27 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.1 mi into trip|~2m in|PA 462 / West Main Street
Turn left onto PA 462 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
39.6 mi into trip|~53m in
Take the exit toward PA 61 North: Centre Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward PA 61 North: Centre Avenue
9
65.8 mi into trip|~1h 33m in|US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway toward US 22 East: Pennsylvania Turnpike, LVI Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 51
Toward US 22 East: Pennsylvania Turnpike, LVI A...
7
72.3 mi into trip|~1h 42m in
Take the exit toward PA 145: MacArthur Road, 7th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward PA 145: MacArthur Road, 7th Street
8
72.5 mi into trip|~1h 43m in
Keep slight left at fork toward PA 145 North: Whitehall
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward PA 145 North: Whitehall
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Hempfield, PA to Whitehall Township, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Lvi Airport along the way.
Lvi Airport
65.8 mi in|~1h 33m|via US 22
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 222
39.3 mi
50m
US 30
6.9 mi
9m
Lehigh Valley Thruway
6.5 mi
8m
Allentown Pike
6 mi
10m
Schantz Road
3.6 mi
6m
Kutztown Road
2.9 mi
4m
MacArthur Road
2.9 mi
5m
North 5th Street Highway
1.5 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
US 222
— 39.3 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hempfield, PA and Whitehall Township, 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
20 mi·23 min·US 222
Toward US 222 North: Reading
9
Continue on US 222
11 mi·15 min·US 222
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·49 sec
Toward PA 61 North: Centre AvenueUse the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn straight onto PA 61
1.1 mi·1 min·Centre Avenue
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn right onto Bellevue Avenue
0.4 mi·46 sec·Bellevue Avenue
13
Turn left onto US 222 BUS
1.5 mi·2 min·North 5th Street Highway
14
Continue on US 222 BUS
2.5 mi·3 min·Allentown Pike
15
Merge onto US 222
0.2 mi·22 sec·Kutztown Road
16
Continue on US 222
1.1 mi·2 min·Allentown Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Enter roundabout onto US 222
160 ft·6 sec·Allentown Pike
18
Continue on US 222
0.4 mi·47 sec·Allentown Pike
19
Enter roundabout onto US 222
123 ft·5 sec·Allentown Pike
20
Continue on US 222
1.6 mi·2 min·Allentown Pike
21
Continue on US 222
1.1 mi·1 min·Kutztown Road
22
Continue on US 222
0.4 mi·40 sec·Allentown Pike
23
Enter roundabout onto US 222
138 ft·1 sec·Kutztown Road
24
Continue on US 222
1.5 mi·2 min·Kutztown Road
25
Keep slight left at fork onto US 222
8.7 mi·11 min·US 222
26
Enter roundabout onto Schantz Road
266 ft·3 sec·Schantz Road
27
Continue on Schantz Road
3.5 mi·6 min·Schantz Road
28
Turn left onto PA 100
0.4 mi·45 sec·PA 100
Use the straight / slight right / right lanes.
29
Continue on PA 100
170 ft·3 sec·PA 100
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
31
Merge onto I 78; US 22
1.2 mi·1 min·William Penn Highway
32
Keep slight right at fork onto US 22
6.5 mi·8 min·Lehigh Valley Thruway
Exit 51Toward US 22 East: Pennsylvania Turnpike, LVI AirportUse the slight right lane.
33
Take the exit
0.2 mi·39 sec
Toward PA 145: MacArthur Road, 7th StreetUse the slight right lane.
34
Keep slight left at fork
166 ft·7 sec
Toward PA 145 North: WhitehallUse the left lane.
35
Turn left onto PA 145
2.9 mi·5 min·MacArthur Road
Use the straight lane.
36
Turn right onto Center Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Center Street
37
At end of road, turn left onto South Ruch Street
0.1 mi·19 sec·South Ruch Street
38
Turn right onto Coplay Street
0.1 mi·32 sec·Coplay Street
39
At end of road, turn right onto Saylor Drive
360 ft·16 sec·Saylor Drive
40
Arrive at destination
Saylor Drive
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 38.1 miles from Hempfield, PA, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.3 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 17 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.1 miles or 51m 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 Whitehall Township, 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 76.2 miles and 1h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Hempfield, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 222 for about 39.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.1 mi from Hempfield, PA
· 51m into the drive
The midpoint is around 38.1 miles from Hempfield, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Whitehall Township, PA
The final approach into Whitehall Township, 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.
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...
22 mi from route
~55 min detour
Free
near mile 23.6
Park Closure: List of trail closures post-Hurricane Helene
Caution: Black Bears Frequenting the McAfee Knob Area in Virginia
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.63 one way
$25.27 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg27 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$13.84
$27.67
premium
$4.93
$14.78
$29.56
diesel
$5.61
$16.82
$33.65
Estimated Tolls: $0.45
Lehigh Valley Thruway
(6.5 mi)$0.45
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
$13
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
22.9
0
$8.00
$3.66
Efficient EV
19.1
0
$6.67
$3.05
EV Truck/SUV
30.5
0
$10.67
$4.88
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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 as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Hempfield, PA
Late night
in Hempfield on Saturday
Local time
1:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Whitehall Township, PA
Late night
in Whitehall Township on Saturday
Local time
1:35 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
1h 51m 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 Whitehall Township, PA covers 76.2 miles and takes about 1h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 222, US 30, Lehigh Valley Thruway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.1 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 $12.63 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 76.2 miles you will encounter 27 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 1.1 miles (PA 462 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 39.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 65.8 miles (US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Hempfield, PA to Whitehall Township, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Lvi Airport along the way.
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.
