How far is Hempfield, PA from Whitehall, PA?

The driving distance from Hempfield, PA to Whitehall, PA is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40 miles (64.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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
48.11 mi
01h 23m
Flight
39.94 mi
64.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.94 mi
Kilometers
64.27 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.11 mi
Kilometers
77.43 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 Whitehall
Fri, Apr 17, 10:51 AM EDT
Return by in Hempfield
Fri, Apr 17, 12:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hempfield
2026-04-17T09:28
Arrive Whitehall
Fri, Apr 17, 10:51 AM 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
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:44 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
West York
PA

Borough in York County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Hempfield
24 mi
00h 41m
To Whitehall
24.1 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph W
Destination
80°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Summit Drive

    1581 ft · 40 sec · Summit Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Kennel Avenue

    933 ft · 41 sec · Kennel Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Concordia Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Concordia Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Prospect Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Prospect Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward US 30 West: York

    1959 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    20.6 mi · 31 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West: Gettysburg

    10.8 mi · 19 min

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West King Street

    29 m · 2 sec · West King Street

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto West King Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West King Street

  10. 10

    Continue on York Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · York Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Carlisle Pike

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Carlisle Pike

  12. 12

    Continue on Carlisle Street

    1843 ft · 49 sec · Carlisle Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Eisenhower Drive

    1185 ft · 38 sec · West Eisenhower Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left onto High Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · High Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Elm Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Elm Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Hanover Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Hanover Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Honda Road

    1.2 mi · 5 min · Honda Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Locust Lane

    2960 ft · 2 min · Locust Lane

  20. 20

    Turn left onto White Hall Road

    71 m · 6 sec · White Hall Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · White Hall Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 30 West
31.9 mi · 66%
Carlisle Pike
3.31 mi · 7%
Hanover Road
3.11 mi · 6%
York Road
1.78 mi · 4%
Honda Road
1.18 mi · 2%
Main Street
1.1 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 30 West

Merge slight left

20.6 mi · 00h 31m

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 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
40 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West York
00h 41m from Hempfield
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Hempfield and Chance Rain Showers near Whitehall.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 48.1 miles (77.4 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?

West York is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24 miles from Hempfield and 24.1 miles from Whitehall.

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

The direct path is about 40 miles (64.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.95 one way or $13.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near West York

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

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

RAIL

Elizabethtown station

25 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Middletown

27 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Harrisburg Transportation Center

36 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hempfield and Whitehall. Straight-line distance: 39.94 mi (64.27 km).

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#1 Hempfield

A township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Whitehall

Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Population27,919
Coordinates39.7909300, -77.1094300
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Hempfield (-76.43885, 40.05482)
End: Whitehall (-77.10943, 39.79093)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.7 gal
6.43 L · about $6.95
Round trip
$13.89
3.4 gal · 12.86 L
Estimated CO2
15.1 kg one way
Round trip: 30.2 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.95 $13.89
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.82 $15.64
Premium $4.95 $8.42 $16.84
Diesel $5.98 $10.17 $20.33

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Hempfield and Whitehall. The current time is 09:28:08.

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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.