How far is Elizabeth, PA from Hempfield, PA?

The driving distance from Elizabeth, PA to Hempfield, PA is about 223.6 miles (359.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 182.8 miles (294.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
223.64 mi
03h 40m
Flight
182.81 mi
294.2 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
182.81 mi
Kilometers
294.2 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
223.64 mi
Kilometers
359.91 km
Drive Time
03h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hempfield
Sun, Apr 19, 8:04 AM EDT
Return by in Elizabeth
Sun, Apr 19, 11:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elizabeth
2026-04-19T04:24
Arrive Hempfield
Sun, Apr 19, 8:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elizabeth
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Valley-Hi
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Elizabeth
111 mi
01h 50m
To Hempfield
112.6 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph W
Destination
56°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 20 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Center Avenue

    51 m · 5 sec · Center Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 3rd Avenue

    1441 ft · 33 sec · South 3rd Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Market Street

    67 m · 4 sec · Market Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    127 m · 11 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Hayden Boulevard

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Hayden Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    723 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Rainbow Run Road

    98 m · 7 sec · Rainbow Run Road

  8. 8

    Continue on West Newton Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · West Newton Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Mount Pleasant Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Mount Pleasant Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left

    766 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    6 mi · 8 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Toll East, I 76 Toll, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh

    2490 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg

    2088 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    173.1 mi · 3 hr 10 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey

    3010 ft · 3 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 283 East: Airport, Lancaster

    1853 ft · 45 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    21.8 mi · 25 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Salunga

    1154 ft · 35 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Spooky Nook Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Spooky Nook Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Prospect Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Prospect Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Marietta Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Marietta Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Summit Drive

    2478 ft · 1 min · Summit Drive

  23. 23

    Continue on Summit Drive

    2275 ft · 56 sec · Summit Drive

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Summit Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elizabeth 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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
173 mi · 77%
PA 283 East
22.2 mi · 10%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
5.96 mi · 3%
West Newton Road
4.82 mi · 2%
Hayden Boulevard
4.64 mi · 2%
Mount Pleasant Road
3.75 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

173 mi · 03h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.8 mi
182.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley-Hi
01h 50m from Elizabeth
Leave By
9:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Elizabeth and Rain Showers near Hempfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 223.6 miles (359.9 km) and usually takes 03h 40m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Valley-Hi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111 miles from Elizabeth and 112.6 miles from Hempfield.

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

The direct path is about 182.8 miles (294.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.24 one way or $64.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Elizabeth and Rain Showers near Hempfield.

Stop Ideas Near Valley-Hi

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

37 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

57 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

59 mi away
123 West Franklin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elizabeth and Hempfield. Straight-line distance: 182.81 mi (294.2 km).

Elizabeth

#1 Elizabeth

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States

Population11,494
Coordinates40.2692400, -79.8897700
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hempfield

A township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

Population40,558
Coordinates40.0548200, -76.4388500
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Start: Center Avenue (-79.889697, 40.269227)
End: (-76.438938, 40.054814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 360 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.89 gal
29.87 L · about $32.24
Round trip
$64.48
15.78 gal · 59.74 L
Estimated CO2
70.1 kg one way
Round trip: 140.2 kg / 309 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $32.24 $64.48
Mid-grade $4.60 $36.29 $72.57
Premium $4.95 $39.09 $78.17
Diesel $5.98 $47.18 $94.36

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Elizabeth and Hempfield. The current time is 04:24:09.

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.