Origin
Mount Pleasant, PA
Evening in Mount Pleasant on Wednesday
Local time
5:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Pleasant, PA to Hempfield, PA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
47.9 mi
77 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Hempfield, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Mount Pleasant, PA to Hempfield, PA covers 47.9 miles and takes about 1h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 30, York Road, Hanover Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.3 miles on US 30. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.94 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
23.9 miles from Mount Pleasant, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Mount Pleasant, PA to Hempfield, PA covers 47.9 miles and takes about 1h 25m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 29 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 19.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Bollinger Road.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 47.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Bollinger Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles (PA 116 / York Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.4 miles (US 30): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.5 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Bollinger Road
Turn left onto Bollinger Road
Navigation decision point
5
7.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
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PA 116 / York Street
Turn right onto PA 116 / York Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
22.4 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
US 30
Take the exit onto US 30 toward US 30 East: Lancaster
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 30 East: Lancaster
6
28.2 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Take the exit toward I 83 South: Baltimore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 83 South: Baltimore
7
30.8 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
PA 462 / East Market Street
Turn right onto PA 462 / East Market Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 30 | 19.3 mi | 28m |
| York Road | 6.2 mi | 11m |
| Hanover Pike | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Bollinger Road | 2.8 mi | 6m |
| Hanover Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| York Street | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| I 83 | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| North Main Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 30
— 19.3 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Pleasant, PA and Hempfield, PA.
1
Start on PA 97
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Baltimore Pike
2
Turn left onto Bollinger Road
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Bollinger Road
3
Continue on Bollinger Road
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Bollinger Road
4
Turn right onto PA 194
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Hanover Pike
5
Continue on PA 194
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Frederick Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on PA 116; PA 194
306 ft
·
7 sec
·
Broadway
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn right onto PA 116
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
York Street
Use the right lane.
8
Continue on PA 116
6.2 mi
·
11 min
·
York Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on PA 116
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
10
Enter roundabout onto PA 116
124 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Main Street
11
Continue on PA 116
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
12
Continue on PA 116
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Hanover Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn right onto US 30
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Market Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Take the exit onto US 30
5.8 mi
·
10 min
·
US 30
Toward US 30 East: Lancaster
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 83 South: Baltimore
Use the slight right lane.
16
Merge onto I 83
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
I 83
17
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward PA 462 East
18
Turn right onto South Belmont Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
South Belmont Street
19
Turn right onto PA 462
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
East Market Street
Use the right lane.
20
Turn left onto North Hills Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Hills Road
Use the left lane.
21
Turn right onto US 30
13 mi
·
18 min
·
US 30
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward Prospect Road
23
Turn right onto Prospect Road
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Prospect Road
24
Turn left onto PA 462
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Columbia Avenue
25
Continue on PA 462
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
26
Turn left onto North Church Street
254 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Church Street
27
Turn left onto Hill Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Hill Street
28
Continue on Summit Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Summit Drive
29
Arrive at destination
Summit 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 23.9 miles from Mount Pleasant, PA, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.3 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 47.9 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 23.9 miles or 49m 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 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hempfield, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Mount Pleasant, 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 Mount Pleasant, PA
This is one driving day of about 47.9 miles and 1h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Mount Pleasant, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on US 30 for about 19.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.9 mi from Mount Pleasant, PA · 49m 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 47.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.9 miles from Mount Pleasant, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hempfield, PA
The final approach into Hempfield, 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 Hempfield, 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
$7.94 one way
$15.88 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.70 | $17.39 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.29 | $18.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.58 | $21.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
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 | $5.03 | $2.30 |
| Efficient EV | 12 | 0 | $4.19 | $1.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.71 | $3.07 |
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
Hempfield, PA
Evening in Hempfield on Wednesday
Local time
5:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
15 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 25m 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 Mount Pleasant, PA to Hempfield, PA covers 47.9 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 30, York Road, Hanover Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.9 miles from Mount Pleasant, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.94 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 demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 47.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Bollinger Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles (PA 116 / York Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.4 miles (US 30): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Mount Pleasant, PA to Hempfield, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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