How far is Hempfield, PA from Mount Joy, PA?

The driving distance from Hempfield, PA to Mount Joy, PA is about 163.4 miles (263 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.5 miles (201.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 16m 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
163.44 mi
03h 38m
Flight
125.47 mi
201.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.47 mi
Kilometers
201.93 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.44 mi
Kilometers
263.03 km
Drive Time
03h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Joy
Thu, Oct 15, 6:21 PM EDT
Return by in Hempfield
Thu, Oct 15, 9:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hempfield
2026-10-15T14:43
Arrive Mount Joy
Thu, Oct 15, 6:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:44 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
Mifflin
PA

Borough in central Juniata County, Pennsylvania

From Hempfield
81.5 mi
01h 49m
To Mount Joy
82 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
48°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hempfield and Mount Joy.

  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

    Continue on Clearfield Woodland Highway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Clearfield Woodland Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on Daisy Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Daisy Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Bigler Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bigler Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn slight right onto Bridge Street

    149 m · 10 sec · Bridge Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Nichols Street

    561 ft · 12 sec · Nichols Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto West Front Street

    1182 ft · 22 sec · West Front Street

  36. 36

    Continue on West Front Street

    549 ft · 28 sec · West Front Street

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Mount Joy Road

    1.6 mi · 6 min · Mount Joy Road

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mount Joy Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
38 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 22 West
76.2 mi · 47%
PA 283 West
20.8 mi · 13%
Mount Nittany Expressway
17.5 mi · 11%
Port Matilda Highway
10.1 mi · 6%
Philipsburg Bigler Highway
7.12 mi · 4%
I 83 North
4.24 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 22 West

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

51.8 mi · 01h 04m

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
03h 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.9 mi
125.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mifflin
01h 49m from Hempfield
Leave By
9:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hempfield and Mostly Cloudy near Mount Joy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hempfield to Mount Joy?

The road trip is about 163.4 miles (263 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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?

Mifflin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.5 miles from Hempfield and 82 miles from Mount Joy.

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

The direct path is about 125.5 miles (201.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.9 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 9:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.76 one way or $51.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hempfield and Mostly Cloudy near Mount Joy.

Stop Ideas Near Mifflin

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

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

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Lewistown

15 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

52 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
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Harrisburg Transportation Center

56 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

71 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hempfield and Mount Joy. Straight-line distance: 125.47 mi (201.93 km).

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#1 Hempfield

A township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

Population40,558
Coordinates40.0548200, -76.4388500
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Mount Joy

#2 Mount Joy

Borough in northwestern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Population8,264
Coordinates41.0528400, -78.4358500
Altitude446
CountryUnited States
Start: Hempfield (-76.43885, 40.05482)
End: Mount Joy (-78.43585, 41.05284)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 263 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.77 gal
21.83 L · about $25.76
Round trip
$51.51
11.54 gal · 43.66 L
Estimated CO2
51.3 kg one way
Round trip: 102.6 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $25.76 $51.51
Mid-grade $4.93 $28.42 $56.83
Premium $5.31 $30.61 $61.22
Diesel $6.55 $37.79 $75.59

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Hempfield and Mount Joy. The current time is 14:43:16.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.