How far is Hempfield, PA from Columbia, PA?
The driving distance from Hempfield, PA to Columbia, PA is about 5.2 miles (8.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.8 miles (6.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 09m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in western Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hempfield and Columbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hempfield and Columbia.
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Start on Summit Drive
3093 ft · 1 min · Summit Drive
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Continue on Hill Street
2725 ft · 1 min · Hill Street
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Turn right onto North Church Street
77 m · 10 sec · North Church Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Columbia Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Columbia Avenue
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Continue on Lancaster Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lancaster Avenue
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Continue on North 5th Street
950 ft · 22 sec · North 5th Street
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Turn left onto Chestnut Street
1109 ft · 39 sec · Chestnut Street
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Turn left onto North 3rd Street
32 m · 4 sec · North 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hempfield and Columbia.
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.
Columbia Avenue
Continue on Columbia Avenue
1.73 mi · 00h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Hempfield and Mostly Clear near Columbia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hempfield to Columbia?
The road trip is about 5.2 miles (8.4 km) and usually takes 00h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mountville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.6 miles from Hempfield and 2.6 miles from Columbia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.8 miles (6.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.74 one way or $1.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hempfield and Mostly Clear near Columbia.
Stop Ideas Near Mountville
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 Mountville.
Mount Joy
Lancaster station
Elizabethtown station
Middletown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hempfield and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 3.76 mi (6.05 km).
#1 Hempfield
A township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 40,558 |
| Coordinates | 40.0548200, -76.4388500 |
| Altitude | 148 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Columbia
Borough in western Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 10,295 |
| Coordinates | 40.0337100, -76.5044100 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| Country | United States |
End: Columbia (-76.50441, 40.03371)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 8 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $0.74 | $1.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $0.83 | $1.66 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $0.89 | $1.78 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.08 | $2.15 |
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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