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Trip from Hempfield, PA to Whitehall Township, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 51m

Distance

76.2 mi

123 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 43m ★
6 AM
1h 52m
8 AM
2h 8m
10 AM
1h 57m
12 PM
1h 56m
3 PM
1h 58m
5 PM
2h 7m
8 PM
1h 47m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Hempfield, PA, PA

Hempfield, PA

Jack Pace

township in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, United States

Whitehall Township, PA

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Trip Overview

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 .

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 Effort 10/10

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 Avenue Use 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 51 Toward US 22 East: Pennsylvania Turnpike, LVI Airport Use the slight right lane.
33

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 39 sec
Toward PA 145: MacArthur Road, 7th Street Use the slight right lane.
34

Keep slight left at fork

166 ft · 7 sec
Toward PA 145 North: Whitehall Use 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

Downtown Laureldale, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Laureldale, PA

38 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

Leacock, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Reading, PA

Meal break

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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.63 one way

$25.27 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 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

Morning in Hempfield on Friday

Local time

6:16 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Whitehall Township, PA

Morning in Whitehall Township on Friday

Local time

6:16 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.

How this page is built

Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.

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