How far is Elizabethtown, PA from Hempfield, PA?
The driving distance from Elizabethtown, PA to Hempfield, PA is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11 miles (17.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in northwestern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elizabethtown and Hempfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethtown and Hempfield.
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Start on the route
61 m · 16 sec
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Turn right onto Mechanics Alley
38 m · 11 sec · Mechanics Alley
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Turn right onto North Spruce Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North Spruce Street
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Turn slight left onto South Market Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Market Street
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Continue on West Main Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Angle Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Angle Street
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Continue on Union School Road
2888 ft · 59 sec · Union School Road
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Turn slight right onto Anderson Ferry Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Anderson Ferry Road
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Turn left onto Long Lane
1.4 mi · 3 min · Long Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Marietta Avenue
4.7 mi · 7 min · Marietta Avenue
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Turn right 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 Elizabethtown and Hempfield.
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.
Marietta Avenue
At the end of the road, turn left onto Marietta Avenue
4.69 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Elizabethtown 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 Elizabethtown to Hempfield?
The road trip is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Mount Joy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.4 miles from Elizabethtown and 10.2 miles from Hempfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11 miles (17.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.53 one way or $5.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Elizabethtown and Rain Showers near Hempfield.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Joy
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 Mount Joy.
Mount Joy
Elizabethtown station
Lancaster station
Middletown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elizabethtown and Hempfield. Straight-line distance: 11 mi (17.7 km).
#1 Elizabethtown
Borough in northwestern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 11,494 |
| Coordinates | 40.1528700, -76.6027500 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| 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: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.53 | $5.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
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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