How far is Hempfield, PA from Elizabeth, PA?

The driving distance from Hempfield, PA to Elizabeth, PA is about 221.3 miles (356.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 182.8 miles (294.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
221.27 mi
04h 23m
Flight
182.81 mi
294.2 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
182.81 mi
Kilometers
294.2 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
221.27 mi
Kilometers
356.1 km
Drive Time
04h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabeth
Sun, Apr 19, 10:12 AM EDT
Return by in Hempfield
Sun, Apr 19, 2:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hempfield
2026-04-19T05:48
Arrive Elizabeth
Sun, Apr 19, 10:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:14 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hempfield
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Valley-Hi
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Hempfield
110.5 mi
02h 11m
To Elizabeth
110.8 mi
02h 11m

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

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    172.6 mi · 3 hr 10 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New Stanton

    2253 ft · 55 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: New Stanton, Washington PA, Wheeling WV, Columbus OH

    6.2 mi · 9 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 31: Mt. Pleasant, West Newton

    1432 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Mount Pleasant Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Mount Pleasant Road

  20. 20

    Continue on East Main Street

    4.8 mi · 8 min · East Main Street

  21. 21

    Take the ramp right

    718 ft · 22 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Hayden Boulevard

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Hayden Boulevard

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Elizabeth, Glassport

    704 ft · 20 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North 3rd Avenue

    39 m · 3 sec · North 3rd Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn slight left

    61 m · 9 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto McKeesport Road

    44 m · 3 sec · McKeesport Road

  27. 27

    Continue on North 2nd Avenue

    1982 ft · 45 sec · North 2nd Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Center Avenue

    99 m · 7 sec · Center Avenue

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Center Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
173 mi · 78%
PA 283 West
21.2 mi · 10%
I 70 West
6.61 mi · 3%
East Main Street
4.96 mi · 2%
Hayden Boulevard
4.7 mi · 2%
Mount Pleasant Road
3.48 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

173 mi · 03h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.5 mi
182.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley-Hi
02h 11m from Hempfield
Leave By
8:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Hempfield and Partly Sunny near Elizabeth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 221.3 miles (356.1 km) and usually takes 04h 23m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Valley-Hi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.5 miles from Hempfield and 110.8 miles from Elizabeth.

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

The direct path is about 182.8 miles (294.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.91 one way or $63.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Hempfield and Partly Sunny near Elizabeth.

Stop Ideas Near Valley-Hi

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

37 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

57 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

59 mi away
123 West Franklin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hempfield and Elizabeth. Straight-line distance: 182.81 mi (294.2 km).

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#1 Hempfield

A township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Elizabeth

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States

Population11,494
Coordinates40.2692400, -79.8897700
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: Hempfield (-76.43885, 40.05482)
End: Elizabeth (-79.88977, 40.26924)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 356 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.81 gal
29.56 L · about $31.91
Round trip
$63.82
15.62 gal · 59.12 L
Estimated CO2
69.4 kg one way
Round trip: 138.8 kg / 306 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $31.91 $63.82
Mid-grade $4.60 $35.92 $71.84
Premium $4.95 $38.69 $77.38
Diesel $5.98 $46.70 $93.41

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 Elizabeth. The current time is 05:48:52.

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.