How far is Hempfield, PA from Cheltenham, PA?

The driving distance from Hempfield, PA to Cheltenham, PA is about 88.6 miles (142.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.1 miles (114.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m 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
88.64 mi
01h 52m
Flight
71.12 mi
114.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.12 mi
Kilometers
114.45 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.64 mi
Kilometers
142.65 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cheltenham
Fri, Apr 17, 12:48 PM EDT
Return by in Hempfield
Fri, Apr 17, 2:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hempfield
2026-04-17T10:55
Arrive Cheltenham
Fri, Apr 17, 12:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:44 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
East Nantmeal
PA

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

From Hempfield
44.2 mi
00h 56m
To Cheltenham
44.4 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph W
Destination
83°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Summit Drive

    3093 ft · 1 min · Summit Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on Hill Street

    2725 ft · 1 min · Hill Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Church Street

    77 m · 15 sec · North Church Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1293 ft · 27 sec · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto College Avenue

    2832 ft · 1 min · College Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 East: Lancaster

    1289 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222 North: Reading

    15.8 mi · 20 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP, PA 272: Denver, PA Turnpike

    1170 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Colonel Howard Boulevard

    1033 ft · 25 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    2931 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia

    1660 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    51.6 mi · 55 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 309: Philadelphia, Ambler

    1.2 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 309 South: Philadelphia, Fort Washington

    1043 ft · 26 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto PA 309 South: Philadelphia

    1665 ft · 41 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Fort Washington Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Fort Washington Expressway

  18. 18

    Continue on Fort Washington Fort Washington Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Fort Washington Fort Washington Expressway

  19. 19

    Continue on Fort Washington Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Fort Washington Expressway

  20. 20

    Continue on Limekiln Pike

    157 m · 21 sec · Limekiln Pike

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Greenwood Avenue

    118 m · 15 sec · Greenwood Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Greenwood Avenue

    3052 ft · 2 min · Greenwood Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Church Road

    3053 ft · 1 min · Church Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Washington Lane

    1.1 km · 1 min · Washington Lane

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Township Line Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Township Line Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Cottman Avenue

    2911 ft · 1 min · Cottman Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    1850 ft · 42 sec · Central Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East Laurel Avenue

    46 m · 7 sec · East Laurel Avenue

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Laurel Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
51.6 mi · 58%
US 222 North
15.8 mi · 18%
US 30 East
7.16 mi · 8%
Fort Washington Expressway
3.65 mi · 4%
Township Line Road
2.21 mi · 2%
Fort Washington Fort Washington Expressway
0.81 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

51.6 mi · 00h 55m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.5 mi
71.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Nantmeal
00h 56m from Hempfield
Leave By
2:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Hempfield and Chance Rain Showers near Cheltenham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 88.6 miles (142.6 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

East Nantmeal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.2 miles from Hempfield and 44.4 miles from Cheltenham.

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

The direct path is about 71.1 miles (114.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 2:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.79 one way or $25.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Hempfield and Chance Rain Showers near Cheltenham.

Stop Ideas Near East Nantmeal

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

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

RAIL

Downingtown

13 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Exton

15 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Coatesville

17 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Paoli

23 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hempfield and Cheltenham. Straight-line distance: 71.12 mi (114.45 km).

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#1 Hempfield

A township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Cheltenham

Unincorporated community in Cheltenham Township, Pennsylvania

Population37,080
Coordinates40.0609400, -75.0940600
Altitude39
CountryUnited States
Start: Hempfield (-76.43885, 40.05482)
End: Cheltenham (-75.09406, 40.06094)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.13 gal
11.84 L · about $12.79
Round trip
$25.58
6.26 gal · 23.68 L
Estimated CO2
27.8 kg one way
Round trip: 55.6 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.79 $25.58
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.39 $28.79
Premium $4.95 $15.51 $31.01
Diesel $5.98 $18.72 $37.43

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Hempfield and Cheltenham. The current time is 10:55:36.

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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.