How far is Hempfield, PA from Hermitage, PA?

The driving distance from Hempfield, PA to Hermitage, PA is about 279.6 miles (449.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 225.4 miles (362.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 20m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
279.55 mi
05h 40m
Flight
225.41 mi
362.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
225.41 mi
Kilometers
362.77 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
279.55 mi
Kilometers
449.89 km
Drive Time
05h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hermitage
Tue, May 5, 11:55 PM EDT
Return by in Hempfield
Wed, May 6, 5:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hempfield
2026-05-05T18:15
Arrive Hermitage
Tue, May 5, 11:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:40 AM to 1:40 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
5:40 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
Philipsburg
PA

Capital city of Sint Maarten

From Hempfield
139.6 mi
02h 50m
To Hermitage
140 mi
02h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
20 mph SW
Destination
71°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Continue on I 81 South, US 322 West: Carlisle, State College

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22 East, PA 230 East, US 22 West, US 322 West: Harrisburg, Lewistown, State College

    1437 ft · 27 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on US 22 West, US 322 West: Lewistown, State College

    51.8 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on US 22 West, US 322 West: Mount Union, State College

    24.5 mi · 32 min

  21. 21

    Continue on Boal Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Boal Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Mount Nittany Expressway

    17.5 mi · 21 min · Mount Nittany Expressway

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on 28th Division Highway

    1.6 km · 1 min · 28th Division Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Port Matilda Highway

    10.1 mi · 14 min · Port Matilda Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Railroad Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Railroad Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North Centre Street

    783 ft · 10 sec · North Centre Street

  27. 27

    Continue on North Front Street

    1650 ft · 26 sec · North Front Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Philipsburg Bigler Highway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Philipsburg Bigler Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on Woodland Bigler Highway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Woodland Bigler Highway

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Shawville Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Shawville Highway

  31. 31

    Take the exit left

    1675 ft · 41 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    118 mi · 2 hr 6 min · Keystone Shortway

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 760 North: Sharon-Hermitage

    1 km · 2 min

  34. 34

    Merge slight left onto Beaver Valley Expressway

    810 ft · 15 sec · Beaver Valley Expressway

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 18 North: Hermitage

    1466 ft · 36 sec

  36. 36

    Merge slight left onto New Castle Road

    104 m · 7 sec · New Castle Road

  37. 37

    Continue on South Hermitage Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · South Hermitage Road

  38. 38

    Turn right onto East State Street

    70 m · 6 sec · East State Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East State Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
39 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
118 mi · 42%
US 22 West
76.2 mi · 27%
PA 283 West
20.8 mi · 7%
Mount Nittany Expressway
17.5 mi · 6%
Port Matilda Highway
10.1 mi · 4%
Philipsburg Bigler Highway
7.12 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

118 mi · 02h 06m

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
05h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.2 mi
225.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Philipsburg
02h 50m from Hempfield
Leave By
5:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hempfield and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hermitage.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 279.6 miles (449.9 km) and usually takes 05h 40m 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?

Philipsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.6 miles from Hempfield and 140 miles from Hermitage.

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

The direct path is about 225.4 miles (362.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.2 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 5:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.29 one way or $80.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hempfield and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hermitage.

Stop Ideas Near Philipsburg

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

25 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

45 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Huntingdon

49 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

64 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hempfield and Hermitage. Straight-line distance: 225.41 mi (362.77 km).

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#1 Hempfield

A township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Hermitage

City in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population15,468
Coordinates41.2333900, -80.4486800
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Start: Hempfield (-76.43885, 40.05482)
End: Hermitage (-80.44868, 41.23339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 450 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.86 gal
37.34 L · about $40.29
Round trip
$80.58
19.72 gal · 74.68 L
Estimated CO2
87.6 kg one way
Round trip: 175.3 kg / 386 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $40.29 $80.58
Mid-grade $4.60 $45.35 $90.69
Premium $4.95 $48.85 $97.69
Diesel $5.98 $58.96 $117.93

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Hempfield and Hermitage. The current time is 18:15:24.

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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.