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State College, PA
Late night in State College on Saturday
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3:44 AM
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Current temp
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Trip from State College, PA to Hempfield, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 42m
Distance
121.5 mi
195 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 32m
★
6 AM
2h 42m
8 AM
3h 4m
10 AM
2h 50m
12 PM
2h 48m
3 PM
2h 51m
5 PM
3h 3m
8 PM
2h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
State College, PA
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Hempfield, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from State College, PA to Hempfield, PA covers 121.5 miles and takes about 2h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on General Potter Highway, PA 283, US 322 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 75.6 miles on General Potter Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.14 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
60.7 miles from State College, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 42m. Total distance: 121.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 42m drive with frequent turns across 121.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
General Potter Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 75.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 83.2 miles in near US 322.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 121.5 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 83.2 miles (US 322): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 83.4 miles (US 322): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 86 miles (US 322): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
83.2 mi into trip
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~1h 50m in
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US 322
Take the exit onto US 322 toward I 81 North, US 322 East, I 81 South: Hershey, Hazleton, Carlisle
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 81 North, US 322 East, I 81 South: Her...
6
83.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 51m in
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US 322
Keep slight left at fork onto US 322 toward I 81 North, US 322 East: Hershey, Hazleton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 81 North, US 322 East: Hershey, Hazlet...
9
86 mi into trip
|
~1h 55m in
|
US 322
Keep slight right at fork onto US 322 toward I 83 South, US 322 East: Hershey, York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 70
Toward I 83 South, US 322 East: Hershey, York
8
90.3 mi into trip
|
~2h in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 283 South: Harrisburg International Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 46A
Toward I 283 South: Harrisburg International Ai...
8
93.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 5m in
Take the exit toward PA 283 East: Harrisburg International Airport, Lancaster
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1A
Toward PA 283 East: Harrisburg International Ai...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between State College, PA and Hempfield, PA, road signs point toward Hazleton, Carlisle, York and Lancaster.
Hazleton
83.2 mi in
|
~1h 50m
|
via US 322
Carlisle
83.2 mi in
|
~1h 50m
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via US 322
York
86 mi in
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~1h 55m
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via US 322
Lancaster
93.1 mi in
|
~2h 5m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| General Potter Highway | 75.6 mi | 1h 35m |
| PA 283 | 22.2 mi | 25m |
| US 322 | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| Boal Avenue | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| I 283 | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Prospect Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| South Atherton Street | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| American Legion Memorial Highway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
General Potter Highway
— 75.6 mi, about 1h 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between State College, PA and Hempfield, PA.
1
Start on South Allen Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South Allen Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Turn left onto US 322 Business
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
South Atherton Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto US 322 Business
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Boal Avenue
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on US 322; PA 144 Truck
76 mi
·
1 hr 35 min
·
General Potter Highway
5
Take the exit onto US 322
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
US 322
Toward I 81 North, US 322 East, I 81 South: Hershey, Hazleton, Carlisle
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto US 322
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 322
Toward I 81 North, US 322 East: Hershey, Hazleton
7
Merge onto I 81; US 322
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
American Legion Memorial Highway
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 322
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
US 322
Exit 70
Toward I 83 South, US 322 East: Hershey, York
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 46A
Toward I 283 South: Harrisburg International Airport
Use the slight left lane.
10
Continue on I 283
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
I 283
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 1A
Toward PA 283 East: Harrisburg International Airport, Lancaster
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto PA 283
22 mi
·
25 min
·
PA 283
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Toward Salunga
14
Turn right onto Spooky Nook Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Spooky Nook Road
15
Continue on Prospect Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Prospect Road
16
Turn left onto PA 23
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Marietta Avenue
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto Summit Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Summit Drive
18
Continue on Summit Drive
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Summit Drive
19
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 60.7 miles from State College, PA, or about 1h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.6 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 27 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60.7 miles or 1h 22m 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 12m
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 State College, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 State College, PA
This is one driving day of about 121.5 miles and 2h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from State College, 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.
The longest stretch is on General Potter Highway for about 75.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 60.7 mi from State College, PA · 1h 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
61 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 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 60.7 miles from State College, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before General Potter Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 75.6 miles.
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
$20.14 one way
$40.29 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
43 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $22.06 | $44.12 |
| premium | $4.93 | $23.56 | $47.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.83 | $53.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.4 | 0 | $12.76 | $5.83 |
| Efficient EV | 30.4 | 0 | $10.63 | $4.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 48.6 | 0 | $17.01 | $7.78 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Late night in Hempfield on Saturday
Local time
3:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Liverpool, PA
61 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
1 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
2h 42m 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 State College, PA to Hempfield, PA covers 121.5 miles and takes about 2h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are General Potter Highway, PA 283, US 322. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 60.7 miles from State College, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.14 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 121.5 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 83.2 miles (US 322): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 83.4 miles (US 322): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 86 miles (US 322): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between State College, PA and Hempfield, PA, road signs point toward Hazleton, Carlisle, York and Lancaster.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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