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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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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.
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Start on East Laurel Avenue
46 m · 9 sec · East Laurel Avenue
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
1850 ft · 44 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto Cottman Avenue
2911 ft · 1 min · Cottman Avenue
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Continue on Township Line Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Township Line Road
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Turn left onto Washington Lane
1.1 km · 1 min · Washington Lane
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Turn right onto Church Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Church Road
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Turn left onto Limekiln Pike
106 m · 10 sec · Limekiln Pike
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Turn right onto South Easton Road
1564 ft · 33 sec · South Easton Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward PA 309 North: Fort Washington
1153 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Fort Washington Expressway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Fort Washington Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PATP, I 276: PA Turnpike, Fort Washington
1562 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PATP, I 276: Pennsylvania Turnpike
3023 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 276 West: Harrisburg
1495 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
51.6 mi · 55 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 222: Reading, Lancaster
2990 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard
3108 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard
623 ft · 15 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard
681 ft · 26 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard
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Turn left
1031 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
15.1 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West: York
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Centerville Road
1525 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Centerville Road
1788 ft · 49 sec · Centerville Road
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Turn left onto Marietta Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Marietta Avenue
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Turn left onto Summit Drive
2478 ft · 1 min · Summit Drive
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Continue on Summit Drive
2275 ft · 56 sec · Summit Drive
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Nantmeal.
Downingtown
Exton
Coatesville
Paoli
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cheltenham and Hempfield. Straight-line distance: 71.12 mi (114.45 km).
#1 Cheltenham
Unincorporated community in Cheltenham Township, Pennsylvania
| Population | 37,080 |
| Coordinates | 40.0609400, -75.0940600 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hempfield
A township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 40,558 |
| Coordinates | 40.0548200, -76.4388500 |
| Altitude | 148 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-76.438938, 40.054814)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 142 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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