Origin
Whitehall, PA
Morning in Whitehall on Friday
Local time
11:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Whitehall, PA to Hempfield, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
50 mi
80 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Whitehall, PA
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Hempfield, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Whitehall, PA to Hempfield, PA covers 50 miles and takes about 1h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 30, Lincoln Highway, Carlisle 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 $8.29 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 50 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Whitehall, PA to Hempfield, PA covers 50 miles and takes about 1h 24m, 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 32 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 early in the drive near Locust Lane.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50 miles you will encounter 20 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: near the start (Locust Lane): Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles (High Street): Navigation decision point; at 24.5 miles (US 30): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Locust Lane
Turn right onto Locust Lane
Navigation decision point
4
6.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
High Street
Turn left onto High Street
Navigation decision point
6
24.5 mi into trip
|
~45m 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
30.3 mi into trip
|
~55m 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
33 mi into trip
|
~59m 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 |
| Lincoln Highway | 8.4 mi | 14m |
| Carlisle Pike | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Hanover Road | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| I 83 | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| West Market Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| York Road | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Honda Road | 1.2 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
US 30
— 19.3 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitehall, PA and Hempfield, PA.
1
Start on White Hall Road
234 ft
·
10 sec
·
White Hall Road
2
Turn right onto Locust Lane
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Locust Lane
3
Continue on Honda Road
1.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Honda Road
4
Turn right onto PA 116
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Hanover Road
5
Continue on PA 116
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
6
Continue on West Elm Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Elm Avenue
7
Turn left onto High Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
High Street
8
Turn right onto West Eisenhower Drive
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
West Eisenhower Drive
9
Turn left onto PA 94
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Carlisle Street
10
Continue on PA 94
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Carlisle Pike
11
Turn right onto US 30
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
York Road
12
Continue on US 30
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West King Street
13
Enter roundabout onto US 30
97 ft
·
2 sec
·
East King Street
14
Continue on US 30
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
East King Street
15
Continue on US 30
8.4 mi
·
14 min
·
Lincoln Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on US 30
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
West Market Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
17
Take the exit onto US 30
5.8 mi
·
10 min
·
US 30
Toward US 30 East: Lancaster
Use the straight lane.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 83 South: Baltimore
Use the slight right lane.
19
Merge onto I 83
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
I 83
20
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward PA 462 East
21
Turn right onto South Belmont Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
South Belmont Street
22
Turn right onto PA 462
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
East Market Street
Use the right lane.
23
Turn left onto North Hills Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Hills Road
Use the left lane.
24
Turn right onto US 30
13 mi
·
18 min
·
US 30
25
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward Prospect Road
26
Turn right onto Prospect Road
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Prospect Road
27
Turn left onto PA 462
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Columbia Avenue
28
Continue on PA 462
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
29
Turn left onto North Church Street
254 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Church Street
30
Turn left onto Hill Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Hill Street
31
Continue on Summit Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Summit Drive
32
Arrive at destination
Summit Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25 mi from Whitehall, PA · 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 25 miles from Whitehall, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.29 one way
$16.58 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.08 | $18.16 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.70 | $19.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.04 | $22.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.5 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 | 15 | 0 | $5.25 | $2.40 |
| Efficient EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20 | 0 | $7.00 | $3.20 |
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
Morning in Hempfield on Friday
Local time
11:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Spring Grove, PA
25 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 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 24m 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 Whitehall, PA to Hempfield, PA covers 50 miles and takes about 1h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 30, Lincoln Highway, Carlisle Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25 miles from Whitehall, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.29 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 50 miles you will encounter 20 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: near the start (Locust Lane): Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles (High Street): Navigation decision point; at 24.5 miles (US 30): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Whitehall, PA to Hempfield, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument and Appalachian National Scenic Trail.
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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