How far is Cheltenham, PA from Hempfield, PA?

The driving distance from Cheltenham, PA to Hempfield, PA is about 88 miles (141.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.1 miles (114.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m 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
88.01 mi
01h 38m
Flight
71.12 mi
114.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.12 mi
Kilometers
114.45 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.01 mi
Kilometers
141.64 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hempfield
Fri, Apr 17, 11:13 AM EDT
Return by in Cheltenham
Fri, Apr 17, 12:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cheltenham
2026-04-17T09:34
Arrive Hempfield
Fri, Apr 17, 11:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cheltenham
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
East Nantmeal
PA

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

From Cheltenham
44 mi
00h 49m
To Hempfield
44.1 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
78°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Laurel Avenue

    46 m · 9 sec · East Laurel Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    1850 ft · 44 sec · Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cottman Avenue

    2911 ft · 1 min · Cottman Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Township Line Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Township Line Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Washington Lane

    1.1 km · 1 min · Washington Lane

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Church Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Church Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Limekiln Pike

    106 m · 10 sec · Limekiln Pike

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Easton Road

    1564 ft · 33 sec · South Easton Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward PA 309 North: Fort Washington

    1153 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Fort Washington Expressway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Fort Washington Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP, I 276: PA Turnpike, Fort Washington

    1562 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on PATP, I 276: Pennsylvania Turnpike

    3023 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 276 West: Harrisburg

    1495 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    51.6 mi · 55 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222: Reading, Lancaster

    2990 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    3108 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    623 ft · 15 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    681 ft · 26 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left

    1031 ft · 25 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    15.1 mi · 17 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West: York

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Centerville Road

    1525 ft · 41 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Centerville Road

    1788 ft · 49 sec · Centerville Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Marietta Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Marietta Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Summit Drive

    2478 ft · 1 min · Summit Drive

  27. 27

    Continue on Summit Drive

    2275 ft · 56 sec · Summit Drive

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Summit Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
51.6 mi · 59%
Colonel Howard Boulevard
15.9 mi · 18%
US 30 West
5.99 mi · 7%
Fort Washington Expressway
3.61 mi · 4%
Township Line Road
2.2 mi · 3%
Marietta Avenue
1.85 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

51.6 mi · 00h 55m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
71.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Nantmeal
00h 49m from Cheltenham
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Cheltenham and Chance Rain Showers near Hempfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 88 miles (141.6 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

East Nantmeal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44 miles from Cheltenham and 44.1 miles from Hempfield.

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

The direct path is about 71.1 miles (114.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 3:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.71 one way or $25.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Cheltenham and Chance Rain Showers near Hempfield.

Stop Ideas Near East Nantmeal

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

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

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Downingtown

13 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
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Exton

15 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Coatesville

17 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Paoli

23 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cheltenham and Hempfield. Straight-line distance: 71.12 mi (114.45 km).

Cheltenham

#1 Cheltenham

Unincorporated community in Cheltenham Township, Pennsylvania

Population37,080
Coordinates40.0609400, -75.0940600
Altitude39
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hempfield

A township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

Population40,558
Coordinates40.0548200, -76.4388500
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Start: East Laurel Avenue (-75.093979, 40.061023)
End: (-76.438938, 40.054814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
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
3.11 gal
11.76 L · about $12.71
Round trip
$25.41
6.22 gal · 23.52 L
Estimated CO2
27.6 kg one way
Round trip: 55.3 kg / 122 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.71 $25.41
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.30 $28.61
Premium $4.95 $15.41 $30.81
Diesel $5.98 $18.60 $37.20

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Cheltenham and Hempfield. The current time is 09:34:50.

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.