Origin
Willow Grove, PA
Morning in Willow Grove on Friday
Local time
10:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Willow Grove, 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 27m
Distance
84.3 mi
136 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Willow Grove, PA
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Hempfield, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Willow Grove, PA to Hempfield, PA covers 84.3 miles and takes about 1h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Easton Road, PATP, I 276 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.98 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 84.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 27m drive with frequent turns across 84.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Easton Road 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 Willow Grove, PA to Hempfield, PA is easy. At 1h 27m 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 Willow Grove, PA to Hempfield, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Easton Road | — | — |
| PATP | — | — |
| I 276 West | — | — |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | — | — |
| US 222 | — | — |
| Colonel Howard Boulevard | — | — |
| US 30 West | — | — |
| Centerville Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Easton Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Willow Grove, PA and Hempfield, PA.
1
Start on the route
33 ft
·
4 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Easton Road
115 ft
·
4 sec
·
Easton Road
3
Keep slight left to continue on Easton Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Easton Road
4
Take the exit slight right toward PATP
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
PATP
5
Keep slight right to continue on I 276 West: Harrisburg
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 276 West: Harrisburg
6
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
56 mi
·
1 hr
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
7
Take the exit slight right toward US 222: Reading, Lancaster
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 222: Reading, Lancaster
8
Continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Colonel Howard Boulevard
9
Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Colonel Howard Boulevard
10
Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Colonel Howard Boulevard
11
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
12
Merge slight left
15 mi
·
17 min
13
Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
US 30 West
14
Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West: York
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
US 30 West: York
15
Take the exit slight right toward Centerville Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Centerville Road
16
Turn right onto Centerville Road
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Centerville Road
17
Turn left onto Marietta Avenue
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Marietta Avenue
18
Turn left onto Summit Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Summit Drive
19
Continue on Summit Drive
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Summit Drive
20
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42.1 mi from Willow Grove, PA · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 42.1 miles from Willow Grove, 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
$13.98 one way
$27.95 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $15.31 | $30.61 |
| premium | $4.93 | $16.35 | $32.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.61 | $37.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.3 | 0 | $8.85 | $4.05 |
| Efficient EV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.38 | $3.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.7 | 0 | $11.80 | $5.40 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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
10:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
17 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 27m 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 Willow Grove, PA to Hempfield, PA covers 84.3 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Easton Road, PATP, I 276 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 42.1 miles from Willow Grove, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.98 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.
The drive from Willow Grove, PA to Hempfield, PA is easy. At 1h 27m 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 Willow Grove, PA to Hempfield, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Willow Grove, PA to Hempfield, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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