How far is Derry, PA from Hempfield, PA?

The driving distance from Derry, PA to Hempfield, PA is about 109.4 miles (176 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.1 miles (114.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
109.36 mi
02h 09m
Flight
71.16 mi
114.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.16 mi
Kilometers
114.52 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.36 mi
Kilometers
175.99 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hempfield
Thu, Oct 15, 4:53 PM EDT
Return by in Derry
Thu, Oct 15, 7:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Derry
2026-10-15T14:43
Arrive Hempfield
Thu, Oct 15, 4:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Derry
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
East Franklin
PA

Township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania

From Derry
50.8 mi
01h 04m
To Hempfield
58.6 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph N
Destination
65°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Crawford Road

    811 ft · 40 sec · Crawford Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Greenleaf Road

    1212 ft · 58 sec · Greenleaf Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Washingtonville Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Washingtonville Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Continental Boulevard

    7.6 mi · 11 min · Continental Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Factory Street

    716 ft · 20 sec · Factory Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

    1799 ft · 49 sec · Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Elysburg Road

    9.7 mi · 11 min · Elysburg Road

  8. 8

    Continue on State Route 54

    11.1 mi · 13 min · State Route 54

  9. 9

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    1897 ft · 42 sec · Locust Gap Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Fairgrounds Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Sunbury Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit right

    1148 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    11.6 mi · 13 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 125: Ravine

    1138 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Molleystown Road

    2889 ft · 51 sec · Molleystown Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Tremont Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Tremont Road

  17. 17

    Continue on North Tulpehocken Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Tulpehocken Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Wood Street

    1094 ft · 18 sec · East Wood Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Rock Road

    2108 ft · 1 min · Rock Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Bethel Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Bethel Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Lancaster Avenue

    5 mi · 7 min · Lancaster Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Lancaster Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Lancaster Avenue

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lancaster Avenue

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Lancaster Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on North College Street

    5.5 mi · 7 min · North College Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Stiegel Pike

    6 mi · 7 min · Stiegel Pike

  26. 26

    Continue on Furnace Hill Pike

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Furnace Hill Pike

  27. 27

    Continue on Furnace Hills Pike

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Furnace Hills Pike

  28. 28

    Continue on North Broad Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Lititz Pike

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Lititz Pike

  30. 30

    Turn right onto West Oregon Road

    1435 ft · 29 sec · West Oregon Road

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Petersburg Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Petersburg Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Graystone Road

    1669 ft · 34 sec · Graystone Road

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on Cottage Avenue

    1006 ft · 20 sec · Cottage Avenue

  34. 34

    Continue on State Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Street

  35. 35

    Continue on State Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Road

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Harrisburg Pike

    1395 ft · 28 sec · Harrisburg Pike

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Bowman Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Bowman Road

  38. 38

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Church Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Church Street

  39. 39

    Continue on Corporate Boulevard

    3034 ft · 1 min · Corporate Boulevard

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Marietta Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Marietta Avenue

  41. 41

    Turn left onto Summit Drive

    2478 ft · 1 min · Summit Drive

  42. 42

    Continue on Summit Drive

    2275 ft · 56 sec · Summit Drive

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Summit Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Derry 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
43 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunbury Road
16 mi · 15%
State Route 54
11.1 mi · 10%
Lancaster Avenue
10.3 mi · 9%
Elysburg Road
9.74 mi · 9%
Continental Boulevard
7.6 mi · 7%
Stiegel Pike
5.97 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Sunbury Road

Merge slight left

11.6 mi · 00h 13m

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
02h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.3 mi
71.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Franklin
01h 04m from Derry
Leave By
2:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Derry and Mostly Sunny near Hempfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 109.4 miles (176 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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 Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.8 miles from Derry and 58.6 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 38.3 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 2:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.23 one way or $34.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Derry and Mostly Sunny near Hempfield.

Stop Ideas Near East Franklin

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

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

RAIL

Middletown

54 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

55 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

55 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Derry and Hempfield. Straight-line distance: 71.16 mi (114.52 km).

Derry

#1 Derry

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,495
Coordinates41.0759200, -76.6160600
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hempfield

A township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

Population40,558
Coordinates40.0548200, -76.4388500
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Start: Crawford Road (-76.616615, 41.076057)
End: (-76.438938, 40.054814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 176 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.86 gal
14.61 L · about $17.23
Round trip
$34.46
7.72 gal · 29.22 L
Estimated CO2
34.3 kg one way
Round trip: 68.6 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $17.23 $34.46
Mid-grade $4.93 $19.01 $38.02
Premium $5.31 $20.48 $40.95
Diesel $6.55 $25.28 $50.57

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 Derry and Hempfield. The current time is 14:43:56.

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.