How far is Hempfield, PA from Meadville, PA?

The driving distance from Hempfield, PA to Meadville, PA is about 292.9 miles (471.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 222.8 miles (358.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
292.88 mi
05h 53m
Flight
222.84 mi
358.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
222.84 mi
Kilometers
358.62 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
292.88 mi
Kilometers
471.35 km
Drive Time
05h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meadville
Sun, May 31, 4:43 AM EDT
Return by in Hempfield
Sun, May 31, 10:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hempfield
2026-05-30T22:50
Arrive Meadville
Sun, May 31, 4:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:54 AM to 1:54 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
5:12 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
Graham
PA

Township in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania

From Hempfield
146.3 mi
02h 56m
To Meadville
146.6 mi
02h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
16 mph N
Destination
65°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
12 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    102.7 mi · 1 hr 50 min · Keystone Shortway

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Erie

    1 km · 1 min

  34. 34

    Merge slight right

    29.6 mi · 32 min

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East, US 19 North, US 322 East: Meadville

    1447 ft · 1 min

  36. 36

    Turn straight onto Conneaut Lake Road

    1980 ft · 43 sec · Conneaut Lake Road

  37. 37

    Continue on Smock Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · Smock Highway

  38. 38

    Keep slight right to continue on Park Avenue

    1.5 km · 3 min · Park Avenue

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Park Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
103 mi · 35%
US 22 West
76.2 mi · 26%
I 79 North
30.3 mi · 10%
PA 283 West
20.8 mi · 7%
Mount Nittany Expressway
17.5 mi · 6%
Port Matilda Highway
10.1 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

103 mi · 01h 50m

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 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+70.1 mi
222.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Graham
02h 56m from Hempfield
Leave By
5:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hempfield and Sunny near Meadville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 292.9 miles (471.4 km) and usually takes 05h 53m 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?

Graham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.3 miles from Hempfield and 146.6 miles from Meadville.

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

The direct path is about 222.8 miles (358.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.21 one way or $84.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Graham

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

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

Altoona Transportation Center

46 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Huntingdon

52 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

67 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hempfield and Meadville. Straight-line distance: 222.84 mi (358.62 km).

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#1 Hempfield

A township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Meadville

City in Pennsylvania

Population12,386
Coordinates41.6414400, -80.1514500
Altitude335
CountryUnited States
Start: Hempfield (-76.43885, 40.05482)
End: Meadville (-80.15145, 41.64144)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 471 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.33 gal
39.12 L · about $42.21
Round trip
$84.42
20.66 gal · 78.24 L
Estimated CO2
91.8 kg one way
Round trip: 183.6 kg / 405 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $42.21 $84.42
Mid-grade $4.60 $47.51 $95.02
Premium $4.95 $51.17 $102.35
Diesel $5.98 $61.77 $123.55

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 Meadville. The current time is 22:50:03.

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.