Origin
Hempfield, PA
Late night in Hempfield on Saturday
Local time
5:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hempfield, PA to Hilltown, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 35m
Distance
55.1 mi
89 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 28m
★
6 AM
1h 35m
8 AM
1h 50m
10 AM
1h 40m
12 PM
1h 39m
3 PM
1h 41m
5 PM
1h 49m
8 PM
1h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hempfield, PA
Jack Pace
Hilltown, PA
Jack Pace
Trip Overview
The drive from Hempfield, PA to Hilltown, PA covers 55.1 miles and takes about 1h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Kennel Avenue, Concordia Road, Prospect Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.13 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
27.5 miles from Hempfield, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 35m. Total distance: 55.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 35m drive with frequent turns across 55.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Kennel Avenue 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hempfield, PA to Hilltown, PA is easy. At 1h 35m 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 Hilltown, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kennel Avenue | — | — |
| Concordia Road | — | — |
| Prospect Road | — | — |
| US 30 West | — | — |
| Roosevelt Avenue | — | — |
| Church Road | — | — |
| Carlisle Road | — | — |
| Davidsburg Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Kennel Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hempfield, PA and Hilltown, PA.
1
Start on Summit Drive
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Summit Drive
2
Turn right onto Kennel Avenue
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Kennel Avenue
3
Continue on Concordia Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Concordia Road
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto Prospect Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Prospect Road
5
Take the ramp right toward US 30 West: York
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
US 30 West: York
6
Merge slight left
17 mi
·
25 min
7
Turn right onto Roosevelt Avenue
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Roosevelt Avenue
8
Turn left onto Church Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Church Road
9
Turn right onto Carlisle Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Carlisle Road
10
Turn left onto Davidsburg Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Davidsburg Road
11
Turn slight left onto West Canal Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Canal Road
12
Continue on West Canal Road
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
West Canal Road
13
Turn right onto East Berlin Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Berlin Road
14
Continue on East King Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East King Street
15
Continue on East Berlin Road
7.9 mi
·
11 min
·
East Berlin Road
16
Continue on Heidlersburg Road
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Heidlersburg Road
17
Continue on East York Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East York Street
18
Continue on Arendtsville Road
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Arendtsville Road
19
Continue on Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
20
At the end of the road, turn left onto North High Street
108 ft
·
4 sec
·
North High Street
21
Turn right onto Chambersburg Street
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Chambersburg Street
22
Continue on Cashtown Road
3.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Cashtown Road
23
Continue on High Street
479 ft
·
16 sec
·
High Street
24
Turn right onto Hilltown Road
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Hilltown Road
25
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 27.5 miles from Hempfield, PA, or about 47m 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 12 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 27.5 miles or 47m 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 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hilltown, 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 55.1 miles and 1h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 12 miles from Hempfield, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.5 mi from Hempfield, PA · 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.5 miles from Hempfield, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hilltown, PA
The final approach into Hilltown, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.13 one way
$18.27 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.00 | $20.01 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.69 | $21.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.17 | $24.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.79 | $2.64 |
| Efficient EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.82 | $2.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22 | 0 | $7.71 | $3.53 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Hilltown, PA
Late night in Hilltown on Saturday
Local time
5:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
East Berlin, PA
28 mi in
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 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 35m 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 Hilltown, PA covers 55.1 miles and takes about 1h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Kennel Avenue, Concordia Road, Prospect Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.5 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 $9.13 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 Hilltown, PA is easy. At 1h 35m 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 Hilltown, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hempfield, PA to Hilltown, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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