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.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.
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.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in southeastern Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers
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
Start on Summit Drive
3093 ft · 1 min · Summit Drive
-
2
Continue on Hill Street
2725 ft · 1 min · Hill Street
-
3
Turn right onto North Church Street
77 m · 15 sec · North Church Street
-
4
Turn left onto West Main Street
1293 ft · 27 sec · West Main Street
-
5
Turn left onto College Avenue
2832 ft · 1 min · College Avenue
-
6
Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 East: Lancaster
1289 ft · 32 sec
-
7
Merge slight left
5.9 mi · 8 min
-
8
Take the exit slight right toward PA 501
964 ft · 18 sec
-
9
Continue on Chester Road
1327 ft · 26 sec · Chester Road
-
10
Turn left onto Lititz Pike
5.1 mi · 9 min · Lititz Pike
-
11
Continue on South Broad Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Broad Street
-
12
Continue on Furnace Hills Pike
2.4 mi · 3 min · Furnace Hills Pike
-
13
Continue on Furnace Hill Pike
4.2 mi · 5 min · Furnace Hill Pike
-
14
Continue on Stiegel Pike
6 mi · 7 min · Stiegel Pike
-
15
Continue on South College Street
5.5 mi · 7 min · South College Street
-
16
Continue on Lancaster Avenue
4.1 mi · 5 min · Lancaster Avenue
-
17
Continue on Lancaster Avenue
1.2 mi · 1 min · Lancaster Avenue
-
18
Continue on Lancaster Avenue
1035 ft · 32 sec · Lancaster Avenue
-
19
Take the exit right toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
1126 ft · 28 sec
-
20
Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
3.5 mi · 4 min · William Penn Highway
-
21
Take the exit slight right toward PA 419: Rehrersburg
847 ft · 26 sec
-
22
Turn left onto Four Point Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Four Point Road
-
23
Turn left
9.9 mi · 15 min
-
24
Turn right onto Pottsville Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Pottsville Street
-
25
Turn left onto Route 61 South
2.9 mi · 4 min · Route 61 South
-
26
Continue on Pottsville Boulevard
1434 ft · 18 sec · Pottsville Boulevard
-
27
Continue on South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
797 ft · 21 sec · South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
-
28
Turn left onto Mauch Chunk Street
563 ft · 11 sec · Mauch Chunk Street
-
29
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Centre Street
2065 ft · 31 sec · South Centre Street
-
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Myerstown.
Mount Joy
Lancaster station
Elizabethtown station
Middletown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hempfield and Pottsville. Straight-line distance: 45.43 mi (73.11 km).
#1 Hempfield
A township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 40,558 |
| Coordinates | 40.0548200, -76.4388500 |
| Altitude | 148 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pottsville
City in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 13,409 |
| Coordinates | 40.6856500, -76.1955000 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pottsville (-76.1955, 40.68565)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 95 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.