How far is Hempfield, PA from Pottsville, PA?

The driving distance from Hempfield, PA to Pottsville, PA is about 59.3 miles (95.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
59.25 mi
01h 23m
Flight
45.43 mi
73.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.43 mi
Kilometers
73.11 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.25 mi
Kilometers
95.36 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pottsville
Sat, Apr 25, 12:07 PM EDT
Return by in Hempfield
Sat, Apr 25, 1:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hempfield
2026-04-25T10:43
Arrive Pottsville
Sat, Apr 25, 12:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 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

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
Myerstown
PA

Borough in southeastern Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

From Hempfield
29.6 mi
00h 41m
To Pottsville
29.6 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Saturday

Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE
Destination
46°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    797 ft · 21 sec · South Claude A. Lord Boulevard

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Mauch Chunk Street

    563 ft · 11 sec · Mauch Chunk Street

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Centre Street

    2065 ft · 31 sec · South Centre Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Centre Street

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 30 East
6.15 mi · 10%
Stiegel Pike
5.97 mi · 10%
Lancaster Avenue
5.53 mi · 9%
South College Street
5.49 mi · 9%
Lititz Pike
5.1 mi · 9%
Furnace Hill Pike
4.2 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

9.93 mi · 00h 16m

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
01h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.9 mi
45.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Myerstown
00h 41m from Hempfield
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Hempfield and Rain Showers near Pottsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 59.3 miles (95.4 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Myerstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.6 miles from Hempfield and 29.6 miles from Pottsville.

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

The direct path is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.54 one way or $17.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Hempfield and Rain Showers near Pottsville.

Stop Ideas Near Myerstown

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

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

RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Lancaster station

36 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

37 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Middletown

42 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hempfield and Pottsville. Straight-line distance: 45.43 mi (73.11 km).

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#1 Hempfield

A township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Pottsville

City in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

Population13,409
Coordinates40.6856500, -76.1955000
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: Hempfield (-76.43885, 40.05482)
End: Pottsville (-76.1955, 40.68565)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.09 gal
7.91 L · about $8.54
Round trip
$17.08
4.18 gal · 15.82 L
Estimated CO2
18.6 kg one way
Round trip: 37.1 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.54 $17.08
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.61 $19.22
Premium $4.95 $10.35 $20.71
Diesel $5.98 $12.50 $25.00

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 · Apr 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Hempfield and Pottsville. The current time is 10:43:22.

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.