How far is Hempfield, PA from Chambersburg, PA?
The driving distance from Hempfield, PA to Chambersburg, PA is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.2 miles (104.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hempfield and Chambersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hempfield and Chambersburg.
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Start on Summit Drive
2275 ft · 1 min · Summit Drive
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Continue on Summit Drive
2478 ft · 1 min · Summit Drive
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Turn right onto Marietta Avenue
1207 ft · 34 sec · Marietta Avenue
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Turn left onto Ivy Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Ivy Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Stony Battery Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Stony Battery Road
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2064 ft · 44 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Old Harrisburg Pike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Old Harrisburg Pike
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Turn straight onto South Esbenshade Road
130 m · 9 sec · South Esbenshade Road
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Continue on Esbenshade Road
1664 ft · 41 sec · Esbenshade Road
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Take the ramp left toward PA 283 West: Harrisburg
1058 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
21 mi · 24 min
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Turn slight left onto I 76 Toll, PATP Toll: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh
765 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
124 m · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh
2614 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
20.5 mi · 22 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81, US 11: Carlisle, Chambersburg
2805 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 11 South: Carlisle
157 m · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto Harrisburg Pike
1.9 mi · 4 min · Harrisburg Pike
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Continue on North Hanover Street
1.2 km · 2 min · North Hanover Street
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Turn right onto West North Street
1331 ft · 42 sec · West North Street
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Turn left onto North West Street
1.1 km · 2 min · North West Street
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Turn slight right onto Walnut Bottom Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Walnut Bottom Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1183 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
29.7 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lincoln Way
743 ft · 18 sec
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Turn right onto Lincoln Way East
1.4 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Way East
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Turn right onto North 2nd Street
594 ft · 22 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn left onto East King Street
588 ft · 27 sec · East King Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
155 m · 19 sec · North Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on North Main Street
16 m · 2 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hempfield and Chambersburg.
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.
Walnut Bottom Road
Merge slight left
29.7 mi · 00h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Hempfield and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Chambersburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hempfield to Chambersburg?
The road trip is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?
Mechanicsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.7 miles from Hempfield and 42.8 miles from Chambersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.2 miles (104.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 2:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.34 one way or $24.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Hempfield and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Chambersburg.
Stop Ideas Near Mechanicsburg
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 Mechanicsburg.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Mount Joy
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hempfield and Chambersburg. Straight-line distance: 65.2 mi (104.93 km).
#1 Hempfield
A township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 40,558 |
| Coordinates | 40.0548200, -76.4388500 |
| Altitude | 148 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chambersburg
Borough in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 21,231 |
| Coordinates | 39.9375900, -77.6611000 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chambersburg (-77.6611, 39.93759)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $12.34 | $24.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $13.89 | $27.78 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $14.96 | $29.92 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $18.06 | $36.12 |
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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