How far is Hempfield, PA from Kingston, PA?

The driving distance from Hempfield, PA to Kingston, PA is about 111.7 miles (179.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.1 miles (141.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
111.7 mi
02h 30m
Flight
88.1 mi
141.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.1 mi
Kilometers
141.78 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.7 mi
Kilometers
179.76 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kingston
Sun, May 31, 10:55 AM EDT
Return by in Hempfield
Sun, May 31, 1:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hempfield
2026-05-31T08:24
Arrive Kingston
Sun, May 31, 10:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:28 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Schuylkill Haven
PA

Borough in southern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

From Hempfield
55.9 mi
01h 15m
To Kingston
55.9 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW
Destination
76°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Summit Drive

    3093 ft · 1 min · Summit Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on Hill Street

    2725 ft · 1 min · Hill Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Church Street

    77 m · 15 sec · North Church Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1293 ft · 27 sec · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto College Avenue

    2832 ft · 1 min · College Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 East: Lancaster

    1289 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    5.9 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 501

    964 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Chester Road

    1327 ft · 26 sec · Chester Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Lititz Pike

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Lititz Pike

  11. 11

    Continue on South Broad Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Broad Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Furnace Hills Pike

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Furnace Hills Pike

  13. 13

    Continue on Furnace Hill Pike

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Furnace Hill Pike

  14. 14

    Continue on Stiegel Pike

    6 mi · 7 min · Stiegel Pike

  15. 15

    Continue on South College Street

    5.5 mi · 7 min · South College Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Lancaster Avenue

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Lancaster Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Lancaster Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Lancaster Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Lancaster Avenue

    1035 ft · 32 sec · Lancaster Avenue

  19. 19

    Take the exit right toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown

    1126 ft · 28 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · William Penn Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 419: Rehrersburg

    847 ft · 26 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Four Point Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Four Point Road

  23. 23

    Turn left

    9.9 mi · 15 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Pottsville Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Pottsville Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Route 61 South

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Route 61 South

  26. 26

    Continue on Pottsville Boulevard

    1434 ft · 18 sec · Pottsville Boulevard

  27. 27

    Continue on South Claude A. Lord Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Claude A. Lord Boulevard

  28. 28

    Continue on Pottsville Saint Clair Highway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Pottsville Saint Clair Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on Joseph H. Long Boulevard

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Joseph H. Long Boulevard

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North: Hazleton

    1662 ft · 40 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left

    40.7 mi · 48 min

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight left toward PA 309 south, PA 309 Business: Mountain Top, Wilkes-Barre

    3253 ft · 1 min

  33. 33

    Continue straight

    629 ft · 12 sec

  34. 34

    Turn straight onto Wilkes-Barre Township Boulevard

    1277 ft · 35 sec · Wilkes-Barre Township Boulevard

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Blackman Street

    1 km · 1 min · Blackman Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Hazle Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Hazle Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  38. 38

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Public Square

    944 ft · 30 sec · West Market Street

  39. 39

    Exit the rotary onto West Market Street

    913 ft · 24 sec · West Market Street

  40. 40

    Continue on Market Street Bridge

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Market Street Bridge

  41. 41

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
42 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 North
41.1 mi · 37%
US 30 East
6.15 mi · 6%
Stiegel Pike
5.97 mi · 5%
Lancaster Avenue
5.53 mi · 5%
South College Street
5.49 mi · 5%
Lititz Pike
5.1 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 81 North

Merge slight left

40.7 mi · 00h 48m

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
02h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.6 mi
88.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Schuylkill Haven
01h 15m from Hempfield
Leave By
1:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hempfield and Sunny near Kingston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 111.7 miles (179.8 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?

Schuylkill Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.9 miles from Hempfield and 55.9 miles from Kingston.

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

The direct path is about 88.1 miles (141.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 1:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.10 one way or $32.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hempfield and Sunny near Kingston.

Stop Ideas Near Schuylkill Haven

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

63 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Mount Joy

64 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Lancaster station

65 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

66 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hempfield and Kingston. Straight-line distance: 88.1 mi (141.78 km).

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#1 Hempfield

A township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Kingston

Borough in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Population12,787
Coordinates41.2617500, -75.8968600
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Start: Hempfield (-76.43885, 40.05482)
End: Kingston (-75.89686, 41.26175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 180 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.94 gal
14.92 L · about $16.10
Round trip
$32.20
7.88 gal · 29.84 L
Estimated CO2
35 kg one way
Round trip: 70 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $16.10 $32.20
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.12 $36.24
Premium $4.95 $19.52 $39.04
Diesel $5.98 $23.56 $47.12

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Hempfield and Kingston. The current time is 08:24:39.

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.