How far is Hempfield, PA from Hilltown, PA?

The driving distance from Hempfield, PA to Hilltown, PA is about 55.1 miles (88.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50 miles (80.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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
55.07 mi
01h 35m
Flight
49.96 mi
80.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.96 mi
Kilometers
80.41 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.07 mi
Kilometers
88.62 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hilltown
Sat, Apr 18, 1:55 AM EDT
Return by in Hempfield
Sat, Apr 18, 3:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hempfield
2026-04-18T00:20
Arrive Hilltown
Sat, Apr 18, 1:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:20 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
Dover
PA

Borough in York County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Hempfield
27.5 mi
00h 47m
To Hilltown
27.6 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Summit Drive

    1581 ft · 40 sec · Summit Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Kennel Avenue

    933 ft · 41 sec · Kennel Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Concordia Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Concordia Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Prospect Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Prospect Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward US 30 West: York

    1959 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    16.9 mi · 26 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Roosevelt Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Roosevelt Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Church Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Church Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Carlisle Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Carlisle Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Davidsburg Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Davidsburg Road

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto West Canal Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Canal Road

  12. 12

    Continue on West Canal Road

    5 mi · 9 min · West Canal Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Berlin Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Berlin Road

  14. 14

    Continue on East King Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East King Street

  15. 15

    Continue on East Berlin Road

    7.9 mi · 12 min · East Berlin Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Heidlersburg Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Heidlersburg Road

  17. 17

    Continue on East York Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East York Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Arendtsville Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Arendtsville Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    2458 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North High Street

    33 m · 4 sec · North High Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Chambersburg Street

    1899 ft · 52 sec · Chambersburg Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Cashtown Road

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Cashtown Road

  23. 23

    Continue on High Street

    146 m · 16 sec · High Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Hilltown Road

    988 ft · 43 sec · Hilltown Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hilltown Road

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 30 West
17.3 mi · 31%
East Berlin Road
8.75 mi · 16%
West Canal Road
5.84 mi · 11%
Heidlersburg Road
5.59 mi · 10%
Cashtown Road
3.46 mi · 6%
Davidsburg Road
2.62 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US 30 West

Merge slight left

16.9 mi · 00h 26m

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
01h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
50 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dover
00h 47m from Hempfield
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hempfield and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hilltown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.1 miles (88.6 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Dover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.5 miles from Hempfield and 27.6 miles from Hilltown.

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

The direct path is about 50 miles (80.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.93 one way or $15.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hempfield and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hilltown.

Stop Ideas Near Dover

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

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

RAIL

Middletown

24 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

26 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

29 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Mount Joy

32 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hempfield and Hilltown. Straight-line distance: 49.96 mi (80.41 km).

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#1 Hempfield

A township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Hilltown

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania

Population16,031
Coordinates39.8939800, -77.3588700
Altitude237
CountryUnited States
Start: Hempfield (-76.43885, 40.05482)
End: Hilltown (-77.35887, 39.89398)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.94 gal
7.36 L · about $7.93
Round trip
$15.85
3.88 gal · 14.72 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.5 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.93 $15.85
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.92 $17.84
Premium $4.95 $9.61 $19.22
Diesel $5.98 $11.60 $23.20

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Hempfield and Hilltown. The current time is 00:20:30.

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.