How far is Hempfield, PA from Colonial Park, PA?

The driving distance from Hempfield, PA to Colonial Park, PA is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.26 mi
00h 49m
Flight
25.92 mi
41.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.92 mi
Kilometers
41.71 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.26 mi
Kilometers
55.14 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colonial Park
Sun, Apr 19, 8:24 AM EDT
Return by in Hempfield
Sun, Apr 19, 9:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hempfield
2026-04-19T07:35
Arrive Colonial Park
Sun, Apr 19, 8:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 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
Elizabethtown
PA

Borough in northwestern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

From Hempfield
17.1 mi
00h 24m
To Colonial Park
17.1 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 20 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Sunday

Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hempfield and Colonial Park.

  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

    20.6 mi · 24 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 283 North: Harrisburg

    2776 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 83 North, US 322

    1258 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State College

    1402 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Jonestown Road

    1207 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Jonestown Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Jonestown Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Prince Street

    1128 ft · 44 sec · Prince Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Duke Street

    69 m · 8 sec · Duke Street

  21. 21

    Turn right

    43 m · 10 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    1 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
PA 283 West
20.8 mi · 61%
I 83 North
3.35 mi · 10%
I 283 North
2.47 mi · 7%
Stony Battery Road
2.38 mi · 7%
Old Harrisburg Pike
1.12 mi · 3%
Summit Drive
0.9 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

PA 283 West

Merge slight left

20.6 mi · 00h 24m

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
25.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elizabethtown
00h 24m from Hempfield
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Hempfield and Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Colonial Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hempfield to Colonial Park?

The road trip is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Elizabethtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Hempfield and 17.1 miles from Colonial Park.

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

The direct path is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.94 one way or $9.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Hempfield and Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Colonial Park.

Stop Ideas Near Elizabethtown

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

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

RAIL

Elizabethtown station

1 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

10 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Middletown

12 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

26 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hempfield and Colonial Park. Straight-line distance: 25.92 mi (41.71 km).

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#1 Hempfield

A township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

Population40,558
Coordinates40.0548200, -76.4388500
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Colonial Park

#2 Colonial Park

Census designated place

Population13,229
Coordinates40.3006400, -76.8096900
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Start: Hempfield (-76.43885, 40.05482)
End: Colonial Park (-76.80969, 40.30064)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.21 gal
4.58 L · about $4.94
Round trip
$9.89
2.42 gal · 9.16 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.5 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.94 $9.89
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.56 $11.13
Premium $4.95 $5.99 $11.99
Diesel $5.98 $7.24 $14.47

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Hempfield and Colonial Park. The current time is 07:35:24.

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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.