How far is Hempfield, PA from Lower Gwynedd, PA?
The driving distance from Hempfield, PA to Lower Gwynedd, PA is about 79.3 miles (127.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.3 miles (103.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hempfield and Lower Gwynedd.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hempfield and Lower Gwynedd.
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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
46.2 mi · 50 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 476 South: Chester
2497 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 476 South: Plymouth Road, Chester, Norristown
953 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Plymouth Road
123 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto Plymouth Road
967 ft · 28 sec · Plymouth Road
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Turn right onto West Germantown Pike
1.2 km · 1 min · West Germantown Pike
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Turn right onto Walton Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Walton Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Stenton Avenue
2359 ft · 51 sec · Stenton Avenue
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Continue on Penllyn Blue Bell Pike
2.2 mi · 4 min · Penllyn Blue Bell Pike
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Continue on Penllyn Pike
1.2 mi · 2 min · Penllyn Pike
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Turn right
44 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hempfield and Lower Gwynedd.
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
46.2 mi · 00h 50m
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 Lower Gwynedd.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hempfield to Lower Gwynedd?
The road trip is about 79.3 miles (127.7 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
Elverson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.6 miles from Hempfield and 39.7 miles from Lower Gwynedd.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.3 miles (103.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 3:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.44 one way or $22.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hempfield and Sunny near Lower Gwynedd.
Stop Ideas Near Elverson
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 Elverson.
Coatesville
Downingtown
Parkesburg
Exton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hempfield and Lower Gwynedd. Straight-line distance: 64.28 mi (103.45 km).
#1 Hempfield
A township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 40,558 |
| Coordinates | 40.0548200, -76.4388500 |
| Altitude | 148 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lower Gwynedd
Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 11,531 |
| Coordinates | 40.1792300, -75.2331700 |
| Altitude | 127 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lower Gwynedd (-75.23317, 40.17923)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 128 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $11.44 | $22.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.88 | $25.75 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $13.87 | $27.74 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $16.74 | $33.49 |
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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