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Trip from Whitehall Township, 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

1h 50m

Distance

75.7 mi

122 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 42m ★
6 AM
1h 50m
8 AM
2h 6m
10 AM
1h 56m
12 PM
1h 54m
3 PM
1h 57m
5 PM
2h 6m
8 PM
1h 45m

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

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township in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, United States

Whitehall Township, PA

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Downtown Hempfield, PA, PA

Hempfield, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Whitehall Township, PA to Hempfield, PA covers 75.7 miles and takes about 1h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Warren Street Bypass, US 222, Lehigh Valley Thruway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30 miles on Warren Street Bypass. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.55 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

37.9 miles from Whitehall Township, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 50m. Total distance: 75.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 50m drive with frequent turns across 75.7 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.
Warren Street Bypass is the longest continuous segment at about 30 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 0.2 miles in near South Ruch 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 75.7 miles you will encounter 24 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 0.2 miles (South Ruch Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles (US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 24 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Ruch Street

At end of road, turn left onto South Ruch Street

Navigation decision point

6
3.5 mi into trip | ~7m in

Take the exit toward US 22 West: Harrisburg

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward US 22 West: Harrisburg
5
3.7 mi into trip | ~8m in | US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway

Merge onto US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
11.7 mi into trip | ~19m in

Take the exit toward PA 100 South: Trexlertown

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 49A Toward PA 100 South: Trexlertown
6
20.5 mi into trip | ~33m in | US 222

Keep slight left at fork onto US 222

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Warren Street Bypass 30 mi 37m
US 222 7.6 mi 9m
Lehigh Valley Thruway 6.2 mi 8m
Allentown Pike 6 mi 10m
Kutztown Road 5.2 mi 7m
US 30 4.2 mi 5m
Schantz Road 3.5 mi 6m
MacArthur Road 2.7 mi 5m
Longest stretch: Warren Street Bypass — 30 mi, about 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Whitehall Township, PA and Hempfield, PA.

1

Start on Saylor Drive

360 ft · 20 sec · Saylor Drive
2

Turn left onto Coplay Street

0.1 mi · 34 sec · Coplay Street
3

At end of road, turn left onto South Ruch Street

0.1 mi · 20 sec · South Ruch Street
4

Turn right onto Center Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Center Street
5

Turn left onto PA 145

2.7 mi · 5 min · MacArthur Road
Use the straight lane.
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward US 22 West: Harrisburg Use the right lane.
7

Merge onto US 22

6.2 mi · 8 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Merge onto I 78; US 22

1.8 mi · 2 min · William Penn Highway
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 46 sec
Exit 49A Toward PA 100 South: Trexlertown Use the slight right lane.
10

Turn straight onto PA 100

0.7 mi · 1 min · PA 100
Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Turn right onto Schantz Road

3.5 mi · 6 min · Schantz Road
12

Enter roundabout onto US 222

21 ft · 0 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
13

Continue on US 222

0.6 mi · 50 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
14

Continue on US 222

3.8 mi · 5 min · Kutztown Road
15

Keep slight left at fork onto US 222

5.9 mi · 7 min · US 222
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Enter roundabout onto US 222

110 ft · 1 sec · Allentown Pike
17

Continue on US 222

0.4 mi · 39 sec · Allentown Pike
18

Continue on US 222

1.1 mi · 1 min · Kutztown Road
19

Continue on US 222

1.6 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike
20

Enter roundabout onto US 222

97 ft · 4 sec · Allentown Pike
21

Continue on US 222

0.4 mi · 52 sec · Allentown Pike
22

Enter roundabout onto US 222

127 ft · 5 sec · Allentown Pike
23

Continue on US 222

1.1 mi · 1 min · Allentown Pike
Use the straight lane.
24

Continue on US 222

0.3 mi · 26 sec · Kutztown Road
25

Continue on US 222

0.5 mi · 47 sec · Allentown Pike
26

Continue on US 222 BUS

1.9 mi · 3 min · Allentown Pike
27

Continue on US 222 BUS

2.3 mi · 3 min · North 5th Street Highway
28

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward PA 12 West: Lebanon
29

Merge onto PA 12

30 mi · 37 min · Warren Street Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30

Keep slight right at fork onto US 222

1.7 mi · 2 min · US 222
Toward US 30 West
31

Keep slight right at fork onto US 30

4.2 mi · 5 min · US 30
Toward US 30 West: York
32

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Toward Centerville Road
33

Turn right onto Centerville Road

0.3 mi · 49 sec · Centerville Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
34

Turn left onto PA 23

1.8 mi · 3 min · Marietta Avenue
Use the left lane.
35

Turn left onto Summit Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · Summit Drive
36

Continue on Summit Drive

0.4 mi · 55 sec · Summit Drive
37

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 37.9 miles from Whitehall Township, PA, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30 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 28m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 37.9 miles or 59m 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 Hempfield, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Whitehall Township, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Whitehall Township, PA

This is one driving day of about 75.7 miles and 1h 50m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Whitehall Township, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Warren Street Bypass for about 30 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 37.9 mi from Whitehall Township, PA · 59m 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

Kutztown, 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 37.9 miles from Whitehall Township, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...

22 mi from route ~55 min detour Free near mile 52.2
Park Closure: List of trail closures post-Hurricane Helene
Caution: Black Bears Frequenting the McAfee Knob Area in Virginia
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.55 one way

$25.10 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $13.75 $27.49
premium $4.93 $14.68 $29.36
diesel $5.61 $16.71 $33.43

Estimated Tolls: $0.43

Lehigh Valley Thruway (6.2 mi) $0.43

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: 26.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.7 0 $7.95 $3.63
Efficient EV 18.9 0 $6.62 $3.03
EV Truck/SUV 30.3 0 $10.60 $4.84

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Whitehall Township, PA

Late night in Whitehall Township on Saturday

Local time

1:36 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hempfield, PA

Late night in Hempfield on Saturday

Local time

1:36 AM

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

3 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 50m 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 Township, PA to Hempfield, PA covers 75.7 miles and takes about 1h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Warren Street Bypass, US 222, Lehigh Valley Thruway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 37.9 miles from Whitehall Township, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.55 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 75.7 miles you will encounter 24 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 0.2 miles (South Ruch Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles (US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Whitehall Township, PA to Hempfield, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include 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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