How far is Hershey, PA from Hempfield, PA?

The driving distance from Hershey, PA to Hempfield, PA is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.24 mi
00h 34m
Flight
19.48 mi
31.35 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.48 mi
Kilometers
31.35 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.24 mi
Kilometers
40.62 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hempfield
Thu, Apr 23, 1:34 AM EDT
Return by in Hershey
Thu, Apr 23, 2:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hershey
2026-04-23T00:59
Arrive Hempfield
Thu, Apr 23, 1:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hershey
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Rheems
PA

Census designated place

From Hershey
12.6 mi
00h 17m
To Hempfield
12.7 mi
00h 17m

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
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left

    120 m · 11 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight right onto East Chocolate Avenue

    953 ft · 36 sec · East Chocolate Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Homestead Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Homestead Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Homestead Road

    29 m · 2 sec · Homestead Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Homestead Road

    988 ft · 31 sec · Homestead Road

  7. 7

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Fishburn Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Hershey Road

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Hershey Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto PA 283 East: Lancaster

    1701 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    10.3 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Salunga

    1154 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Spooky Nook Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Spooky Nook Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Prospect Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Prospect Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Marietta Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Marietta Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Summit Drive

    2478 ft · 1 min · Summit Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on Summit Drive

    2275 ft · 56 sec · Summit Drive

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Summit Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
PA 283 East
10.6 mi · 42%
Hershey Road
4.92 mi · 19%
Prospect Road
2.54 mi · 10%
Homestead Road
2.03 mi · 8%
Marietta Avenue
1.36 mi · 5%
Fishburn Road
1.34 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

PA 283 East

Merge slight left

10.3 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
19.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rheems
00h 17m from Hershey
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hershey and Sunny near Hempfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rheems is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Hershey and 12.7 miles from Hempfield.

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

The direct path is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.64 one way or $7.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rheems

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

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

RAIL

Elizabethtown station

4 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Middletown

15 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Lancaster station

24 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hershey and Hempfield. Straight-line distance: 19.48 mi (31.35 km).

Hershey

#1 Hershey

Census designated place

Population14,257
Coordinates40.2859200, -76.6502500
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hempfield

A township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

Population40,558
Coordinates40.0548200, -76.4388500
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Start: (-76.650054, 40.285996)
End: (-76.438938, 40.054814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.89 gal
3.37 L · about $3.64
Round trip
$7.27
1.78 gal · 6.74 L
Estimated CO2
7.9 kg one way
Round trip: 15.8 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.64 $7.27
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.09 $8.19
Premium $4.95 $4.41 $8.82
Diesel $5.98 $5.32 $10.64

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 Hempfield. The current time is 00:59:47.

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.