How far is Blue Bell, PA from Hummelstown, PA?

The driving distance from Blue Bell, PA to Hummelstown, PA is about 89.4 miles (143.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
89.32 mi
01h 50m
Flight
76.49 mi
123.1 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.49 mi
Kilometers
123.1 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.32 mi
Kilometers
143.75 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hummelstown
Thu, Oct 15, 6:35 PM EDT
Return by in Blue Bell
Thu, Oct 15, 8:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blue Bell
2026-10-15T16:44
Arrive Hummelstown
Thu, Oct 15, 6:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blue Bell
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Terre Hill
PA

Borough in eastern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

From Blue Bell
44.6 mi
00h 55m
To Hummelstown
44.7 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
65°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Blue Bell and Hummelstown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blue Bell and Hummelstown.

  1. 1

    Start on Penllyn Blue Bell Pike

    1.1 km · 1 min · Penllyn Blue Bell Pike

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Stenton Avenue

    2359 ft · 52 sec · Stenton Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Walton Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Walton Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Germantown Pike

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Germantown Pike

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 276, PATP, I 476 North: Harrisburg, New Jersey

    1506 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 276 West: Harrisburg

    1995 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    66.5 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 72: Lebanon, Manheim

    1385 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    708 ft · 17 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 72 North: Lebanon, Hershey

    45 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Lebanon Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Lebanon Road

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Horseshoe Pike

    7.7 mi · 12 min · Horseshoe Pike

  13. 13

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Horseshoe Pike

    1.3 km · 2 min · Horseshoe Pike

  15. 15

    Continue on East Governor Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Governor Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Governor Road

    28 m · 2 sec · East Governor Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto East Governor Road

    2172 ft · 37 sec · East Governor Road

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Governor Road

    33 m · 2 sec · East Governor Road

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto East Governor Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Governor Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Hockersville Road

    3022 ft · 1 min · Hockersville Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Chocolate Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Chocolate Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    3261 ft · 51 sec

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Middletown, Hummelstown

    1322 ft · 36 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Quarry Road

    2539 ft · 53 sec · Quarry Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1184 ft · 26 sec · East Main Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blue Bell and Hummelstown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
66.5 mi · 74%
Horseshoe Pike
8.52 mi · 10%
East Governor Road
2.95 mi · 3%
Lebanon Road
2.5 mi · 3%
West Chocolate Avenue
2.09 mi · 2%
Walton Road
1.47 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

66.5 mi · 01h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
76.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Terre Hill
00h 55m from Blue Bell
Leave By
2:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Blue Bell and Partly Sunny near Hummelstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Blue Bell to Hummelstown?

The road trip is about 89.4 miles (143.8 km) and usually takes 01h 50m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Terre Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.6 miles from Blue Bell and 44.7 miles from Hummelstown.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.06 one way or $28.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Blue Bell and Partly Sunny near Hummelstown.

Stop Ideas Near Terre Hill

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Terre Hill, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Terre Hill.

RAIL

Parkesburg

25 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Lancaster station

25 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Coatesville

27 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

34 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blue Bell and Hummelstown. Straight-line distance: 76.49 mi (123.1 km).

Blue Bell

#1 Blue Bell

Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States

Population6,067
Coordinates40.1523300, -75.2662900
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Hummelstown

#2 Hummelstown

Borough in southern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

Population4,814
Coordinates40.2653700, -76.7083000
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Start: Blue Bell (-75.26629, 40.15233)
End: Hummelstown (-76.7083, 40.26537)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.15 gal
11.93 L · about $14.06
Round trip
$28.12
6.3 gal · 23.86 L
Estimated CO2
28 kg one way
Round trip: 56 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $14.06 $28.12
Mid-grade $4.93 $15.51 $31.03
Premium $5.31 $16.71 $33.42
Diesel $6.55 $20.63 $41.27

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Blue Bell and Hummelstown. The current time is 16:44:46.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.