How far is Hempfield, PA from Plum, PA?
The driving distance from Hempfield, PA to Plum, PA is about 225.7 miles (363.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 177.2 miles (285.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 52m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 26m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hempfield and Plum.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hempfield and Plum.
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Start on Summit Drive
2275 ft · 1 min · Summit Drive
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Continue on Summit Drive
2478 ft · 1 min · Summit Drive
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Turn right onto Marietta Avenue
1207 ft · 34 sec · Marietta Avenue
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Turn left onto Ivy Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Ivy Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Stony Battery Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Stony Battery Road
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2064 ft · 44 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Old Harrisburg Pike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Old Harrisburg Pike
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Turn straight onto South Esbenshade Road
130 m · 9 sec · South Esbenshade Road
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Continue on Esbenshade Road
1664 ft · 41 sec · Esbenshade Road
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Take the ramp left toward PA 283 West: Harrisburg
1058 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
21 mi · 24 min
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Turn slight left onto I 76 Toll, PATP Toll: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh
765 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
124 m · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh
2614 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
191.3 mi · 3 hr 30 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville
3142 ft · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh
945 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 22 Business: Monroeville
852 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
576 ft · 14 sec · William Penn Highway
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Turn right onto Haymaker Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Haymaker Road
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Turn right
2.2 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Saltsburg Road
917 ft · 24 sec · Saltsburg Road
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Turn left onto Center New Texas Road
1.4 mi · 4 min · Center New Texas Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto New Texas Road
717 ft · 18 sec · New Texas Road
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Turn right onto Old Leechburg Road
2013 ft · 1 min · Old Leechburg Road
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Turn left onto Stirling Drive
740 ft · 38 sec · Stirling Drive
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Turn left onto Windsor Court
94 m · 14 sec · Windsor Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Windsor Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hempfield and Plum.
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
191 mi · 03h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Hempfield and Chance Rain Showers near Plum.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hempfield to Plum?
The road trip is about 225.7 miles (363.3 km) and usually takes 04h 26m 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?
Valley-Hi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.7 miles from Hempfield and 113 miles from Plum.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 177.2 miles (285.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.5 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 8:08 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.57 one way or $65.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Hempfield and Chance Rain Showers near Plum.
Stop Ideas Near Valley-Hi
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 Valley-Hi.
Hancock, MD
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Hagerstown, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hempfield and Plum. Straight-line distance: 177.2 mi (285.17 km).
#1 Hempfield
A township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 40,558 |
| Coordinates | 40.0548200, -76.4388500 |
| Altitude | 148 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Plum
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 26,993 |
| Coordinates | 40.5003500, -79.7494900 |
| Altitude | 347 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plum (-79.74949, 40.50035)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 363 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 48m |
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 | $32.57 | $65.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $36.65 | $73.31 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $39.48 | $78.97 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $47.66 | $95.32 |
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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