How far is Hempfield, PA from South Union, PA?
The driving distance from Hempfield, PA to South Union, PA is about 162.2 miles (261.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.6 miles (174.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 20m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 40m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place (CDP) in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hempfield and South Union.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hempfield and South Union.
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Start on Summit Drive
3093 ft · 1 min · Summit Drive
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Continue on Hill Street
2725 ft · 1 min · Hill Street
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Turn right onto North Church Street
77 m · 15 sec · North Church Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1293 ft · 27 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto College Avenue
2832 ft · 1 min · College Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 East: Lancaster
1289 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
5.9 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 501
964 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on Chester Road
1327 ft · 26 sec · Chester Road
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Turn left onto Lititz Pike
5.1 mi · 9 min · Lititz Pike
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Continue on South Broad Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Broad Street
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Continue on Furnace Hills Pike
2.4 mi · 3 min · Furnace Hills Pike
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Continue on Furnace Hill Pike
4.2 mi · 5 min · Furnace Hill Pike
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Continue on Stiegel Pike
6 mi · 7 min · Stiegel Pike
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Continue on South College Street
5.5 mi · 7 min · South College Street
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Continue on Lancaster Avenue
4.1 mi · 5 min · Lancaster Avenue
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Continue on Lancaster Avenue
1.2 mi · 1 min · Lancaster Avenue
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Continue on Lancaster Avenue
5 mi · 7 min · Lancaster Avenue
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Continue on Bethel Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Bethel Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rock Road
2108 ft · 1 min · Rock Road
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Continue on East Wood Street
1094 ft · 20 sec · East Wood Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Tulpehocken Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Tulpehocken Street
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Continue on Tremont Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Tremont Road
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Turn left onto Molleystown Road
756 ft · 18 sec · Molleystown Road
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Take the ramp left
1476 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
11.5 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 901
1460 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left
28 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Sunbury Road
4.4 mi · 5 min · Sunbury Road
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Continue on Fairgrounds Road
2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road
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Continue on Locust Gap Highway
1810 ft · 43 sec · Locust Gap Highway
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Continue on Locust Gap Highway
11.1 mi · 13 min · Locust Gap Highway
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Continue on South Market Street
9.7 mi · 11 min · South Market Street
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Turn right onto Danville-Riverside Bridge Road
1799 ft · 46 sec · Danville-Riverside Bridge Road
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Continue on Factory Street
716 ft · 20 sec · Factory Street
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Continue on Continental Boulevard
3 mi · 4 min · Continental Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
2146 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
13.2 mi · 14 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Lewisburg, Williamsport
1568 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 15 North: Williamsport
1888 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westbranch Highway
2.6 mi · 4 min · Westbranch Highway
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Continue on US Highway 15
11.7 mi · 17 min · US Highway 15
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Continue on Montgomery Pike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Pike
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Continue on Hastings Street
3122 ft · 1 min · Hastings Street
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Continue on Market Street
2304 ft · 59 sec · Market Street
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Take the exit left
1304 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Susquehanna Beltway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Susquehanna Beltway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 15 North: Mansfield
27.3 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 414: Morris, Liberty
1510 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto Route 414
3052 ft · 1 min · Route 414
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Turn left onto Blockhouse Road
1901 ft · 38 sec · Blockhouse Road
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Turn right onto Water Street
4.3 mi · 8 min · Water Street
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Turn right onto Salt Spring Road
1.5 mi · 6 min · Salt Spring Road
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Turn left onto Beck Road
1.5 km · 4 min · Beck Road
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Turn left onto South Union Road
25 m · 4 sec · South Union Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Union Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hempfield and South Union.
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.
US 15 North
Keep slight right to continue on US 15 North: Mansfield
27.3 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Sunny leaving Hempfield and Sunny near South Union.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hempfield to South Union?
The road trip is about 162.2 miles (261.1 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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?
Elysburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.1 miles from Hempfield and 81.2 miles from South Union.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.6 miles (174.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.6 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 9:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.37 one way or $46.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hempfield and Sunny near South Union.
Stop Ideas Near Elysburg
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 Elysburg.
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Harrisburg Transportation Center
White Haven, PA
Middletown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hempfield and South Union. Straight-line distance: 108.58 mi (174.75 km).
#1 Hempfield
A township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 40,558 |
| Coordinates | 40.0548200, -76.4388500 |
| Altitude | 148 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Union
Township in Fayette County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 10,106 |
| Coordinates | 41.5681300, -76.9988600 |
| Altitude | 552 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Union (-76.99886, 41.56813)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 261 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
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 | $23.37 | $46.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $26.31 | $52.61 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $28.34 | $56.67 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $34.21 | $68.41 |
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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