How far is Columbia, PA from Hempfield, PA?

The driving distance from Columbia, PA to Hempfield, PA is about 5.8 miles (9.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3.8 miles (6.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
5.87 mi
00h 12m
Flight
3.76 mi
6.05 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.76 mi
Kilometers
6.05 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.87 mi
Kilometers
9.45 km
Drive Time
00h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hempfield
Sat, May 30, 6:33 PM EDT
Return by in Columbia
Sat, May 30, 6:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbia
2026-05-30T18:21
Arrive Hempfield
Sat, May 30, 6:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:12 AM to 7:12 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Columbia
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Mountville
PA

Borough in western Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

From Columbia
2.6 mi
00h 06m
To Hempfield
3.3 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph N
Destination
68°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
16 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 3rd Street

    32 m · 8 sec · North 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Chestnut Street

    1109 ft · 34 sec · Chestnut Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North 5th Street

    950 ft · 18 sec · North 5th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Lancaster Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lancaster Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Columbia Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Columbia Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Church Street

    77 m · 9 sec · North Church Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Hill Street

    2725 ft · 1 min · Hill Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Summit Drive

    3093 ft · 1 min · Summit Drive

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Summit Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
169.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Columbia Avenue
1.73 mi · 29%
Lancaster Avenue
1.23 mi · 21%
West Main Street
0.68 mi · 12%
Summit Drive
0.59 mi · 10%
Hill Street
0.52 mi · 9%
Chestnut Street
0.21 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Columbia Avenue

Continue on Columbia Avenue

1.73 mi · 00h 03m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 12m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
3.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mountville
00h 06m from Columbia
Leave By
8:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Columbia and Sunny near Hempfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 5.8 miles (9.4 km) and usually takes 00h 12m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mountville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.6 miles from Columbia and 3.3 miles from Hempfield.

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

The direct path is about 3.8 miles (6.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.86 one way or $1.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mountville

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

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

RAIL

Mount Joy

10 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Lancaster station

11 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

20 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Middletown

31 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Hempfield. Straight-line distance: 3.76 mi (6.05 km).

Columbia

#1 Columbia

Borough in western Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population10,295
Coordinates40.0337100, -76.5044100
Altitude92
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 3rd Street (-76.504541, 40.033623)
End: (-76.438938, 40.054814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 9 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.21 gal
0.78 L · about $0.86
Round trip
$1.72
0.42 gal · 1.56 L
Estimated CO2
1.9 kg one way
Round trip: 3.7 kg / 8 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $0.86 $1.72
Mid-grade $4.60 $0.97 $1.93
Premium $4.95 $1.04 $2.08
Diesel $5.98 $1.26 $2.51

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbia and Hempfield. The current time is 18:21:45.

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.