How far is Hempfield, PA from Cecil, PA?

The driving distance from Hempfield, PA to Cecil, PA is about 249 miles (400.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 197.8 miles (318.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 59m 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
249.04 mi
04h 59m
Flight
197.87 mi
318.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
197.87 mi
Kilometers
318.44 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
249.04 mi
Kilometers
400.79 km
Drive Time
04h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cecil
Thu, Apr 23, 9:10 AM EDT
Return by in Hempfield
Thu, Apr 23, 2:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hempfield
2026-04-23T04:11
Arrive Cecil
Thu, Apr 23, 9:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hempfield
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
Hartley
PA

Township in western Union County, Pennsylvania

From Hempfield
124.3 mi
02h 29m
To Cecil
124.7 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Summit Drive

    2275 ft · 1 min · Summit Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on Summit Drive

    2478 ft · 1 min · Summit Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Marietta Avenue

    1207 ft · 34 sec · Marietta Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Ivy Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · Ivy Drive

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Stony Battery Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Stony Battery Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2064 ft · 44 sec · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Old Harrisburg Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Old Harrisburg Pike

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto South Esbenshade Road

    130 m · 9 sec · South Esbenshade Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Esbenshade Road

    1664 ft · 41 sec · Esbenshade Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward PA 283 West: Harrisburg

    1058 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    21 mi · 24 min

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto I 76 Toll, PATP Toll: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh

    765 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    124 m · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh

    2614 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    191.3 mi · 3 hr 30 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville

    3142 ft · 3 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh

    945 ft · 23 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh

    108 m · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    17.1 mi · 24 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 121: Green Tree, Crafton

    51 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 121 South: Green Tree

    893 ft · 31 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Greentree Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Greentree Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Greentree Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Greentree Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Washington Pike

    2 mi · 3 min · Washington Pike

  25. 25

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Millers Run Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Millers Run Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Parks Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · Parks Road

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hickory Grade Road

    1741 ft · 59 sec · Hickory Grade Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hickory Grade Road

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
191 mi · 77%
PA 283 West
21.2 mi · 8%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
17.1 mi · 7%
Greentree Road
4.01 mi · 2%
Millers Run Road
3.59 mi · 1%
Stony Battery Road
2.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

191 mi · 03h 30m

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
04h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.2 mi
197.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hartley
02h 29m from Hempfield
Leave By
7:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hempfield and Sunny near Cecil.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 249 miles (400.8 km) and usually takes 04h 59m 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?

Hartley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.3 miles from Hempfield and 124.7 miles from Cecil.

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

The direct path is about 197.8 miles (318.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.92 one way or $71.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hartley

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

44 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Cumberland, MD

48 mi away
12401 Willowbrook Road SE
RAIL

Cumberland station

49 mi away
East Harrison and Queen City Street
RAIL

Johnstown

53 mi away
47 Walnut Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hempfield and Cecil. Straight-line distance: 197.87 mi (318.44 km).

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#1 Hempfield

A township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

Population40,558
Coordinates40.0548200, -76.4388500
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Cecil

#2 Cecil

Township in Washington County, Pennsylvania

Population13,220
Coordinates40.3295100, -80.1708900
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Start: Hempfield (-76.43885, 40.05482)
End: Cecil (-80.17089, 40.32951)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 401 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.79 gal
33.27 L · about $35.92
Round trip
$71.83
17.58 gal · 66.54 L
Estimated CO2
78.1 kg one way
Round trip: 156.2 kg / 344 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $35.92 $71.83
Mid-grade $4.60 $40.43 $80.85
Premium $4.95 $43.55 $87.09
Diesel $5.98 $52.56 $105.13

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hempfield and Cecil. The current time is 04:11:08.

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.