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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Quick Snapshot
Road
85.48 mi
01h 54m
Flight
65.2 mi
104.93 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.2 mi
Kilometers
104.93 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.48 mi
Kilometers
137.56 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chambersburg
Wed, Apr 15, 2:14 PM EDT
Return by in Hempfield
Wed, Apr 15, 4:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hempfield
2026-04-15T12:20
Arrive Chambersburg
Wed, Apr 15, 2:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hempfield
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Mechanicsburg
PA

Borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA

From Hempfield
42.7 mi
00h 57m
To Chambersburg
42.8 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW

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.

  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

    20.5 mi · 22 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81, US 11: Carlisle, Chambersburg

    2805 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 11 South: Carlisle

    157 m · 17 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Harrisburg Pike

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Harrisburg Pike

  19. 19

    Continue on North Hanover Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Hanover Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West North Street

    1331 ft · 42 sec · West North Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North West Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North West Street

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Walnut Bottom Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Walnut Bottom Road

  23. 23

    Take the ramp slight right

    1183 ft · 29 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    29.7 mi · 35 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Lincoln Way

    743 ft · 18 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Lincoln Way East

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Way East

  27. 27

    Turn right onto North 2nd Street

    594 ft · 22 sec · North 2nd Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East King Street

    588 ft · 27 sec · East King Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    155 m · 19 sec · North Main Street

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on North Main Street

    16 m · 2 sec · North Main Street

  31. 31

    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.

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
31 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Walnut Bottom Road
30.8 mi · 36%
PA 283 West
21.2 mi · 25%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
20.5 mi · 24%
Stony Battery Road
2.38 mi · 3%
Harrisburg Pike
1.92 mi · 2%
Lincoln Way East
1.38 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.3 mi
65.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mechanicsburg
00h 57m from Hempfield
Leave By
2:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

12 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

24 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

34 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

45 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hempfield and Chambersburg. Straight-line distance: 65.2 mi (104.93 km).

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#1 Hempfield

A township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Chambersburg

Borough in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population21,231
Coordinates39.9375900, -77.6611000
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: Hempfield (-76.43885, 40.05482)
End: Chambersburg (-77.6611, 39.93759)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.02 gal
11.42 L · about $12.34
Round trip
$24.68
6.04 gal · 22.84 L
Estimated CO2
26.8 kg one way
Round trip: 53.7 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Hempfield and Chambersburg. The current time is 12:20:39.

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.