How far is Chambersburg, PA from Hempfield, PA?

The driving distance from Chambersburg, PA to Hempfield, PA is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.2 miles (104.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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
87.52 mi
01h 35m
Flight
65.2 mi
104.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.2 mi
Kilometers
104.93 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.52 mi
Kilometers
140.85 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hempfield
Thu, Apr 23, 1:59 AM EDT
Return by in Chambersburg
Thu, Apr 23, 3:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chambersburg
2026-04-23T00:23
Arrive Hempfield
Thu, Apr 23, 1:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chambersburg
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
Mechanicsburg
PA

Borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA

From Chambersburg
44.1 mi
00h 47m
To Hempfield
43.4 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Chambersburg and Hempfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chambersburg and Hempfield.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    622 ft · 29 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Queen Street

    3054 ft · 1 min · East Queen Street

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Way East

    1.6 km · 2 min · Lincoln Way East

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1069 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    43 mi · 52 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 581 East: Camp Hill

    2783 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue on American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway

    6.9 mi · 9 min · American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway

    1383 ft · 22 sec · American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 283 South: Harrisburg International Airport, Lancaster

    2242 ft · 55 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 283 East: Harrisburg International Airport, Lancaster

    797 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    22.2 mi · 26 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Salunga

    1154 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Spooky Nook Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Spooky Nook Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Prospect Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Prospect Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Marietta Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Marietta Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Summit Drive

    2478 ft · 1 min · Summit Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on Summit Drive

    2275 ft · 56 sec · Summit Drive

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Summit Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chambersburg and Hempfield.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lincoln Way East
44 mi · 50%
PA 283 East
22.3 mi · 26%
American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
11.5 mi · 13%
I 283 South
2.96 mi · 3%
Prospect Road
2.54 mi · 3%
Marietta Avenue
1.36 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Lincoln Way East

Merge slight left

43 mi · 00h 52m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.4 mi
65.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mechanicsburg
00h 47m from Chambersburg
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chambersburg and Sunny near Hempfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chambersburg to Hempfield?

The road trip is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Mechanicsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.1 miles from Chambersburg and 43.4 miles from Hempfield.

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

The direct path is about 65.2 miles (104.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.63 one way or $25.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chambersburg and Sunny near Hempfield.

Stop Ideas Near Mechanicsburg

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mechanicsburg, 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 Mechanicsburg.

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

12 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

24 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

34 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

45 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chambersburg and Hempfield. Straight-line distance: 65.2 mi (104.93 km).

Chambersburg

#1 Chambersburg

Borough in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population21,231
Coordinates39.9375900, -77.6611000
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hempfield

A township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

Population40,558
Coordinates40.0548200, -76.4388500
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-77.661204, 39.937572)
End: (-76.438938, 40.054814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.09 gal
11.69 L · about $12.63
Round trip
$25.25
6.18 gal · 23.38 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 54.9 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.63 $25.25
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.21 $28.42
Premium $4.95 $15.31 $30.62
Diesel $5.98 $18.48 $36.96

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Chambersburg and Hempfield. The current time is 00:23:56.

Distance to Other Cities

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