How far is Hempfield, PA from Franconia, PA?
The driving distance from Hempfield, PA to Franconia, PA is about 89 miles (143.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hempfield and Franconia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hempfield and Franconia.
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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 · 15 sec · North Church Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1293 ft · 27 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto College Avenue
2832 ft · 1 min · College Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 East: Lancaster
1289 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
6.9 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 222 North: Reading
15.8 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP, PA 272: Denver, PA Turnpike
1170 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Colonel Howard Boulevard
1033 ft · 25 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard
2931 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia
1660 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
47.1 mi · 51 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Northeast Extension, Allentown
2275 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
9.6 mi · 10 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 63 East: Kulpsville
1730 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Sumneytown Pike
1.5 km · 2 min · Sumneytown Pike
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Turn right onto Wambold Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Wambold Road
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Turn left onto Allentown Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Allentown Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Allentown Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hempfield and Franconia.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
47.1 mi · 00h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Hempfield and Sunny near Franconia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hempfield to Franconia?
The road trip is about 89 miles (143.2 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
East Nantmeal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.4 miles from Hempfield and 44.6 miles from Franconia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.3 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 2:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.83 one way or $25.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hempfield and Sunny near Franconia.
Stop Ideas Near East Nantmeal
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 East Nantmeal.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hempfield and Franconia. Straight-line distance: 59.69 mi (96.06 km).
#1 Hempfield
A township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 40,558 |
| Coordinates | 40.0548200, -76.4388500 |
| Altitude | 148 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Franconia
Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 13,500 |
| Coordinates | 40.3078800, -75.3576800 |
| Altitude | 121 |
| Country | United States |
End: Franconia (-75.35768, 40.30788)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 143 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $12.83 | $25.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $14.44 | $28.88 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $15.56 | $31.11 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $18.78 | $37.55 |
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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