Origin
Sandy, PA
Afternoon in Sandy on Thursday
Local time
3:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sandy, PA to Hempfield, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 19m
Distance
183.7 mi
296 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 7m
★
6 AM
3h 19m
8 AM
3h 43m
10 AM
3h 28m
12 PM
3h 25m
3 PM
3h 29m
5 PM
3h 42m
8 PM
3h 12m
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 Sandy, PA to Hempfield, PA covers 183.7 miles and takes about 3h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Brady Street, Liberty Boulevard, East DuBois Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.46 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 Sandy, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 39m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 19m. Total distance: 183.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 19m 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 19m drive with frequent turns across 183.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Brady Street 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Sandy, PA to Hempfield, PA is easy. At 3h 19m 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 Sandy, PA to Hempfield, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Brady Street | — | — |
| Liberty Boulevard | — | — |
| East DuBois Avenue | — | — |
| Bee Line Highway | — | — |
| Keystone Shortway | — | — |
| US 322 | — | — |
| Shawville Highway | — | — |
| Woodland Bigler Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Brady Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy, PA and Hempfield, PA.
1
Start on Overdorf Street
56 ft
·
4 sec
·
Overdorf Street
2
Turn right onto South Brady Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Brady Street
3
Continue on Liberty Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
Liberty Boulevard
4
At the end of the road, turn right onto East DuBois Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East DuBois Avenue
5
Continue on Bee Line Highway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Bee Line Highway
6
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
7
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
22 mi
·
23 min
·
Keystone Shortway
8
Take the exit slight right toward PA 970 to US 322: Woodland, Shawville
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
PA 970 to US 322: Woodland, Shawville
9
Merge slight left onto Shawville Highway
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Shawville Highway
10
Turn left onto Woodland Bigler Highway
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Woodland Bigler Highway
11
Continue on Philipsburg Bigler Highway
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Philipsburg Bigler Highway
12
Continue on North Front Street
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Front Street
13
Continue on North Centre Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
North Centre Street
14
Turn left onto Railroad Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Railroad Street
15
Continue on Port Matilda Highway
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Port Matilda Highway
16
Turn slight right onto Upper Flat Rock Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Upper Flat Rock Road
17
Continue on Flat Rock Road
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Flat Rock Road
18
Continue on 28th Division Highway
8.6 mi
·
9 min
·
28th Division Highway
19
Keep slight left
4.0 mi
·
4 min
20
Keep slight right to continue on Mount Nittany Expressway
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Mount Nittany Expressway
21
Continue on Boal Avenue
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Boal Avenue
22
Continue on General Potter Highway
76 mi
·
1 hr 35 min
·
General Potter Highway
23
Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North, US 322 East, I 81 South: Hershey, Hazleton, Carlisle
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
I 81 North, US 322 East, I 81 South: Hershey, Hazleton, Carlisle
24
Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 322 East: Hershey, Hazleton
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 81 North, US 322 East: Hershey, Hazleton
25
Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
American Legion Memorial Highway
26
Keep slight right to continue on I 83 South, US 322 East: Hershey, York
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
I 83 South, US 322 East: Hershey, York
27
Keep slight left to continue on I 283 South: Harrisburg International Airport
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
I 283 South: Harrisburg International Airport
28
Continue straight
2.7 mi
·
3 min
29
Take the exit slight right toward PA 283 East: Harrisburg International Airport, Lancaster
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
PA 283 East: Harrisburg International Airport, Lancaster
30
Merge slight left
22 mi
·
25 min
31
Take the exit slight right toward Salunga
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Salunga
32
Turn right onto Spooky Nook Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Spooky Nook Road
33
Continue on Prospect Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Prospect Road
34
Turn left onto Marietta Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Marietta Avenue
35
Turn right onto Summit Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Summit Drive
36
Continue on Summit Drive
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Summit Drive
37
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 Sandy, PA, or about 1h 39m 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 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 91.9 miles or 1h 39m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 43m
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 Sandy, 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 Sandy, PA
This is one driving day of about 183.7 miles and 3h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Sandy, 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 Sandy, PA · 1h 39m 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 Sandy, 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
$30.46 one way
$60.91 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
64 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $33.36 | $66.71 |
| premium | $4.93 | $35.63 | $71.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $40.56 | $81.12 |
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 · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.1 | 0 | $19.29 | $8.82 |
| Efficient EV | 45.9 | 0 | $16.07 | $7.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 73.5 | 0 | $25.72 | $11.76 |
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
21 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
Hempfield, PA
Afternoon in Hempfield on Thursday
Local time
3:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 19m 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 Sandy, PA to Hempfield, PA covers 183.7 miles and takes about 3h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Brady Street, Liberty Boulevard, East DuBois Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 91.9 miles from Sandy, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.46 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 Sandy, PA to Hempfield, PA is easy. At 3h 19m 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 Sandy, PA to Hempfield, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Sandy, PA to Hempfield, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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