Origin
Hempfield, PA
Night in Hempfield on Friday
Local time
10:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hempfield, PA to Hopewell, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h
Distance
35.1 mi
56 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hempfield, PA
Jack Pace
Hopewell, PA
Jack Pace
Trip Overview
The drive from Hempfield, PA to Hopewell, PA covers 35.1 miles and takes about 1h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Beaver Valley Pike, Kirkwood Pike, Millersville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.5 miles on Beaver Valley Pike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.82 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 35.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h drive with frequent turns across 35.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Beaver Valley Pike is the longest continuous segment at about 9.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near North Church Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (North Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (PA 462 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles (Charlestown Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
North Church Street
Turn right onto North Church Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
PA 462 / West Main Street
Turn left onto PA 462 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Charlestown Road
Turn left onto Charlestown Road
Navigation decision point
5
34.8 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
Hopewell Road
Turn sharp right onto Hopewell Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
35 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Beaver Valley Pike | 9.5 mi | 14m |
| Kirkwood Pike | 8.9 mi | 12m |
| Millersville Road | 3.7 mi | 7m |
| Long Lane | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| South Centerville Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Columbia Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| West Lancaster Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Roneys Corner Road | 1.2 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Beaver Valley Pike
— 9.5 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hempfield, PA and Hopewell, 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
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
5
Continue on PA 462
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Columbia Avenue
6
Turn right onto South Centerville Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Centerville Road
7
Turn left onto Charlestown Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Charlestown Road
8
Turn right onto PA 741
3.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Millersville Road
9
Continue on PA 324; PA 741
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Marticville Road
10
Turn left onto PA 741
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Long Lane
11
Continue on US 222; PA 741
9.5 mi
·
14 min
·
Beaver Valley Pike
12
Continue on US 222
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
West 4th Street
13
Turn left onto US 222; PA 372
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West State Street
14
Turn right onto PA 472
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Lime Street
15
Continue on PA 472
8.9 mi
·
12 min
·
Kirkwood Pike
16
Continue on PA 472
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Lancaster Avenue
17
Turn right onto Roneys Corner Road
1.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Roneys Corner Road
18
Turn sharp right onto Hopewell Road
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Hopewell Road
19
Turn left
105 ft
·
7 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.5 mi from Hempfield, PA · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.5 miles from Hempfield, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hopewell, PA
The final approach into Hopewell, 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
$5.82 one way
$11.64 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.37 | $12.75 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.81 | $13.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.75 | $15.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.69 | $1.68 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.07 | $1.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14 | 0 | $4.91 | $2.25 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Destination
Hopewell, PA
Night in Hopewell on Friday
Local time
10:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Strasburg, PA
18 mi in
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
11 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 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 Hopewell, PA covers 35.1 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Beaver Valley Pike, Kirkwood Pike, Millersville Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.5 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 $5.82 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 drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (North Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (PA 462 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles (Charlestown Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Hempfield, PA to Hopewell, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include First State National Historical Park and 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.
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