Origin
Hempfield, PA
Late night in Hempfield on Thursday
Local time
4:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hempfield, PA to Sandy, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 56m
Distance
183.9 mi
296 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 44m
★
6 AM
3h 57m
8 AM
4h 22m
10 AM
4h 6m
12 PM
4h 3m
3 PM
4h 7m
5 PM
4h 21m
8 PM
3h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hempfield, PA
Jack Pace
Trip Overview
The drive from Hempfield, PA to Sandy, PA covers 183.9 miles and takes about 3h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Summit Drive, Marietta Avenue, Ivy Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.49 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
91.9 miles from Hempfield, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 58m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 56m. Total distance: 183.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 56m 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 3h 56m drive with frequent turns across 183.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 43 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Summit Drive 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Hempfield, PA to Sandy, PA is easy. At 3h 56m 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 Sandy, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Summit Drive | — | — |
| Marietta Avenue | — | — |
| Ivy Drive | — | — |
| Stony Battery Road | — | — |
| West Main Street | — | — |
| Old Harrisburg Pike | — | — |
| South Esbenshade Road | — | — |
| Esbenshade Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Summit Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hempfield, PA and Sandy, PA.
1
Start on Summit Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Summit Drive
2
Continue on Summit Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Summit Drive
3
Turn right onto Marietta Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Marietta Avenue
4
Turn left onto Ivy Drive
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Ivy Drive
5
At the end of the road, turn left onto Stony Battery Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Stony Battery Road
6
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
West Main Street
7
Continue on Old Harrisburg Pike
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Harrisburg Pike
8
Turn straight onto South Esbenshade Road
427 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Esbenshade Road
9
Continue on Esbenshade Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Esbenshade Road
10
Take the ramp left toward PA 283 West: Harrisburg
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
PA 283 West: Harrisburg
11
Merge slight left
21 mi
·
23 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 283 North: Harrisburg
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 283 North: Harrisburg
13
Merge slight left
1.9 mi
·
2 min
14
Keep slight right to continue on I 83 North, US 322
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
I 83 North, US 322
15
Keep slight left to continue on I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State College
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State College
16
Continue straight
3.7 mi
·
5 min
17
Continue on I 81 South, US 322 West: Carlisle, State College
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
I 81 South, US 322 West: Carlisle, State College
18
Take the exit slight right toward US 22 East, PA 230 East, US 22 West, US 322 West: Harrisburg, Lewistown, State College
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
US 22 East, PA 230 East, US 22 West, US 322 West: Harrisburg, Lewistown, State College
19
Keep slight right to continue on US 22 West, US 322 West: Lewistown, State College
52 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
US 22 West, US 322 West: Lewistown, State College
20
Keep slight left to continue on US 22 West, US 322 West: Mount Union, State College
24 mi
·
32 min
·
US 22 West, US 322 West: Mount Union, State College
21
Continue on Boal Avenue
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Boal Avenue
22
Continue on Mount Nittany Expressway
18 mi
·
21 min
·
Mount Nittany Expressway
23
Keep slight right to continue on 28th Division Highway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
28th Division Highway
24
Continue on Port Matilda Highway
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Port Matilda Highway
25
Continue on Railroad Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Railroad Street
26
Turn right onto North Centre Street
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
North Centre Street
27
Continue on North Front Street
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
North Front Street
28
Continue on Philipsburg Bigler Highway
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Philipsburg Bigler Highway
29
Continue on Woodland Bigler Highway
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Woodland Bigler Highway
30
Turn right onto Shawville Highway
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Shawville Highway
31
Take the exit left
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
32
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
22 mi
·
23 min
·
Keystone Shortway
33
Take the exit slight right toward PA 255: DuBois, Penfield
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
PA 255: DuBois, Penfield
34
Turn left onto Bee Line Highway
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Bee Line Highway
35
Turn left
52 ft
·
6 sec
36
Turn right
59 ft
·
6 sec
37
Turn right
52 ft
·
6 sec
38
Turn right onto Bee Line Highway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Bee Line Highway
39
Continue on East DuBois Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East DuBois Avenue
40
Turn left onto Liberty Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
Liberty Boulevard
41
Continue on North Brady Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Brady Street
42
Turn left onto Overdorf Street
56 ft
·
2 sec
·
Overdorf Street
43
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 91.9 miles from Hempfield, PA, or about 1h 58m 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 40 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 91.9 miles or 1h 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sandy, 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 183.9 miles and 3h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 91.9 mi from Hempfield, PA · 1h 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
92 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 91.9 miles from Hempfield, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Sandy, PA
The final approach into Sandy, 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 Sandy, 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
$30.49 one way
$60.98 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
64 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $33.39 | $66.78 |
| premium | $4.93 | $35.67 | $71.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $40.60 | $81.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.2 | 0 | $19.31 | $8.83 |
| Efficient EV | 46 | 0 | $16.09 | $7.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 73.6 | 0 | $25.75 | $11.77 |
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (66% 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
Sandy, PA
Late night in Sandy on Thursday
Local time
4:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
66°F
Burnham, PA
92 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
3h 56m 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 Sandy, PA covers 183.9 miles and takes about 3h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Summit Drive, Marietta Avenue, Ivy Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 91.9 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 $30.49 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Hempfield, PA to Sandy, PA is easy. At 3h 56m 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 Sandy, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hempfield, PA to Sandy, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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