How far is Dover, PA from Hempfield, PA?

The driving distance from Dover, PA to Hempfield, PA is about 26 miles (41.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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
25.99 mi
00h 41m
Flight
22.07 mi
35.52 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.07 mi
Kilometers
35.52 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.99 mi
Kilometers
41.83 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hempfield
Thu, Oct 15, 1:37 PM EDT
Return by in Dover
Thu, Oct 15, 2:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dover
2026-10-15T12:55
Arrive Hempfield
Thu, Oct 15, 1:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Dover
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
Hallam
PA

City in Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States of America

From Dover
13.5 mi
00h 20m
To Hempfield
12.6 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph E
Destination
55°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Canal Street

    36 m · 9 sec · East Canal Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1836 ft · 31 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Carlisle Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Carlisle Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Church Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Church Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Roosevelt Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Roosevelt Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Loucks Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Loucks Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Arsenal Road

    1615 ft · 36 sec · Arsenal Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 83 South: Baltimore

    1075 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 462 East

    607 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Belmont Street

    578 ft · 19 sec · South Belmont Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    621 ft · 15 sec · East Market Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Hills Road

    1 km · 1 min · North Hills Road

  14. 14

    Turn right

    13.5 mi · 18 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Prospect Road

    1716 ft · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Prospect Road

    590 ft · 20 sec · Prospect Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Columbia Avenue

    2662 ft · 45 sec · Columbia Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Church Street

    77 m · 9 sec · North Church Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Hill Street

    2725 ft · 1 min · Hill Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Summit Drive

    3093 ft · 1 min · Summit Drive

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Summit Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dover 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
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
84.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carlisle Road
2.7 mi · 10%
I 83 South
2.45 mi · 9%
Roosevelt Avenue
1.68 mi · 6%
Loucks Road
1.18 mi · 5%
Church Road
1.09 mi · 4%
West Main Street
0.68 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

13.5 mi · 00h 18m

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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
22.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hallam
00h 20m from Dover
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Dover and Mostly Cloudy near Hempfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26 miles (41.8 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Hallam is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from Dover and 12.6 miles from Hempfield.

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

The direct path is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.11 one way or $8.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Dover and Mostly Cloudy near Hempfield.

Stop Ideas Near Hallam

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

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

RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Elizabethtown station

16 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Middletown

24 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Lancaster station

26 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dover and Hempfield. Straight-line distance: 22.07 mi (35.52 km).

Dover

#1 Dover

Borough in York County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population1,981
Coordinates40.0017600, -76.8502500
Altitude136
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 Canal Street (-76.850071, 40.001611)
End: (-76.438938, 40.054814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.92 gal
3.47 L · about $4.11
Round trip
$8.21
1.84 gal · 6.94 L
Estimated CO2
8.2 kg one way
Round trip: 16.4 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $4.11 $8.21
Mid-grade $4.93 $4.53 $9.06
Premium $5.31 $4.88 $9.76
Diesel $6.55 $6.03 $12.05

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 Dover and Hempfield. The current time is 12:55:56.

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.