How far is Hempfield, PA from State College, PA?
The driving distance from Hempfield, PA to State College, PA is about 121.7 miles (195.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90.5 miles (145.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.
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 northeastern Perry 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 State College.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hempfield and State College.
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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
20.6 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 283 North: Harrisburg
2776 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 83 North, US 322
1258 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State College
1402 ft · 34 sec
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Continue straight
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Continue on I 81 South, US 322 West: Carlisle, State College
2.4 mi · 3 min
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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
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Keep slight right to continue on US 22 West, US 322 West: Lewistown, State College
51.8 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 22 West, US 322 West: Mount Union, State College
24.5 mi · 32 min
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Continue on Boal Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · Boal Avenue
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Continue on Boal Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Boal Avenue
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Continue on South Atherton Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · South Atherton Street
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Turn right onto South Allen Street
1.4 km · 3 min · South Allen Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Allen Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hempfield and State College.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Hempfield and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near State College.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hempfield to State College?
The road trip is about 121.7 miles (195.8 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?
Newport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.1 miles from Hempfield and 61.5 miles from State College.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90.5 miles (145.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.2 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 2:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.53 one way or $35.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Hempfield and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near State College.
Stop Ideas Near Newport
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 Newport.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Lewistown
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hempfield and State College. Straight-line distance: 90.51 mi (145.66 km).
#1 Hempfield
A township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 40,558 |
| Coordinates | 40.0548200, -76.4388500 |
| Altitude | 148 |
| Country | United States |
#2 State College
The largest city in Centre County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 41,366 |
| Coordinates | 40.7933900, -77.8600000 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Allen Street (-77.860134, 40.793288)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 196 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
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 | $17.53 | $35.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $19.73 | $39.46 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $21.25 | $42.51 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $25.65 | $51.31 |
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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