How far is Hershey, PA from Frackville, PA?

The driving distance from Hershey, PA to Frackville, PA is about 52.5 miles (84.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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
52.48 mi
01h 06m
Flight
40.87 mi
65.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.87 mi
Kilometers
65.78 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.48 mi
Kilometers
84.46 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frackville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:01 AM EDT
Return by in Hershey
Thu, Apr 23, 3:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hershey
2026-04-23T00:54
Arrive Frackville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hershey
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
Pine Grove
PA

Human settlement

From Hershey
26.2 mi
00h 33m
To Frackville
26.3 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hershey and Frackville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hershey and Frackville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Chocolate Avenue

    68 m · 12 sec · West Chocolate Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Park Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Park Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Hersheypark Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · Hersheypark Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Laudermilch Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Laudermilch Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Old Laudermilch Road

    2887 ft · 45 sec · Old Laudermilch Road

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Laudermilch Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Laudermilch Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Bow Creek Road

    2174 ft · 46 sec · Bow Creek Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 81 North: Allentown, Hazleton

    1427 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    43.2 mi · 50 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 61 North: Frackville

    1615 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Skyline Drive

    86 m · 4 sec · Skyline Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Skyline Drive

    1294 ft · 22 sec · Skyline Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on South Lehigh Avenue

    2934 ft · 1 min · South Lehigh Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Oak Street

    23 m · 2 sec · East Oak Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Oak Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hershey and Frackville.

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
American Legion Memorial Highway
43.2 mi · 82%
Laudermilch Road
5.21 mi · 10%
Hersheypark Drive
0.88 mi · 2%
Park Avenue
0.69 mi · 1%
South Lehigh Avenue
0.56 mi · 1%
Old Laudermilch Road
0.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

American Legion Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

43.2 mi · 00h 50m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
40.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pine Grove
00h 33m from Hershey
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hershey and Sunny near Frackville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hershey to Frackville?

The road trip is about 52.5 miles (84.5 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Pine Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.2 miles from Hershey and 26.3 miles from Frackville.

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

The direct path is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.56 one way or $15.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hershey and Sunny near Frackville.

Stop Ideas Near Pine Grove

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

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

RAIL

Elizabethtown station

49 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Middletown

49 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Harrisburg Transportation Center

53 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hershey and Frackville. Straight-line distance: 40.87 mi (65.78 km).

Hershey

#1 Hershey

Census designated place

Population14,257
Coordinates40.2859200, -76.6502500
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
Frackville

#2 Frackville

Borough in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

Population3,598
Coordinates40.7839800, -76.2302200
Altitude452
CountryUnited States
Start: Hershey (-76.65025, 40.28592)
End: Frackville (-76.23022, 40.78398)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.85 gal
7.01 L · about $7.56
Round trip
$15.12
3.7 gal · 14.02 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.9 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.56 $15.12
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.51 $17.02
Premium $4.95 $9.16 $18.33
Diesel $5.98 $11.06 $22.13

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hershey and Frackville. The current time is 00:54:13.

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.