Origin
Hempfield, PA
Morning in Hempfield on Friday
Local time
11:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hempfield, PA to Whitehall, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
48.1 mi
77 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hempfield, PA
Jack Pace
Whitehall, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hempfield, PA to Whitehall, PA covers 48.1 miles and takes about 1h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 30, Carlisle Pike, Hanover Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31.5 miles on US 30. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.97 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 48.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 23m highway drive covering 48.1 miles, with most of the trip on US 30 and Carlisle Pike. The longest continuous stretch is about 31.5 miles on US 30.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 30 is the longest continuous segment at about 31.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 30 and Carlisle Pike. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Kennel Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 48.1 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.3 miles (Kennel Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (Prospect Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Kennel Avenue
Turn right onto Kennel Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Prospect Road
At end of road, turn left onto Prospect Road
Navigation decision point
4
2.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward US 30 West: York
Navigation decision point
Toward US 30 West: York
7
23.2 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
US 30
Keep slight right at fork onto US 30 toward US 30 West: Gettysburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward US 30 West: Gettysburg
4
34 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
US 30 / West King Street
Enter roundabout onto US 30 / West King Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 30 | 31.5 mi | 50m |
| Carlisle Pike | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Hanover Road | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| York Road | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Honda Road | 1.2 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| High Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Concordia Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 30
— 31.5 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hempfield, PA and Whitehall, PA.
1
Start on Summit Drive
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Summit Drive
2
Turn right onto Kennel Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Kennel Avenue
3
Continue on Concordia Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Concordia Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto Prospect Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Prospect Road
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward US 30 West: York
6
Merge onto US 30
21 mi
·
31 min
·
US 30
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 30
11 mi
·
19 min
·
US 30
Toward US 30 West: Gettysburg
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Enter roundabout onto US 30
94 ft
·
2 sec
·
West King Street
9
Continue on US 30
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West King Street
10
Continue on US 30
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
York Road
11
Turn left onto PA 94
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Carlisle Pike
12
Continue on PA 94
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Carlisle Street
13
Turn right onto West Eisenhower Drive
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
West Eisenhower Drive
14
Turn left onto High Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
High Street
15
Turn right onto West Elm Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Elm Avenue
16
Continue on PA 116
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
17
Continue on PA 116
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Hanover Road
18
Turn left onto Honda Road
1.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Honda Road
19
Continue on Locust Lane
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Locust Lane
20
Turn left onto White Hall Road
234 ft
·
6 sec
·
White Hall Road
21
Arrive at destination
White Hall Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.1 mi from Hempfield, PA · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.1 miles from Hempfield, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Whitehall, PA
The final approach into Whitehall, 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
$7.97 one way
$15.95 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.73 | $17.47 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.33 | $18.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.62 | $21.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.05 | $2.31 |
| Efficient EV | 12 | 0 | $4.21 | $1.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.73 | $3.08 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Whitehall, PA
Morning in Whitehall on Friday
Local time
11:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Spring Grove, PA
24 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
16 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 23m 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, PA covers 48.1 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 30, Carlisle Pike, Hanover Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.1 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 $7.97 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 48.1 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.3 miles (Kennel Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (Prospect Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Hempfield, PA to Whitehall, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Appalachian National Scenic Trail and Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument.
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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