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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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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.
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Start on the route
24 m · 9 sec
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Take the ramp left
120 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight right onto East Chocolate Avenue
953 ft · 36 sec · East Chocolate Avenue
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Turn right onto Homestead Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Homestead Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Homestead Road
29 m · 2 sec · Homestead Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Homestead Road
988 ft · 31 sec · Homestead Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Fishburn Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Fishburn Road
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Continue on Hershey Road
4.9 mi · 8 min · Hershey Road
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Turn left onto PA 283 East: Lancaster
1701 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
10.3 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Salunga
1154 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto Spooky Nook Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Spooky Nook Road
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Continue on Prospect Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Prospect Road
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Turn left onto Marietta Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Marietta Avenue
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Turn right onto Summit Drive
2478 ft · 1 min · Summit Drive
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Continue on Summit Drive
2275 ft · 56 sec · Summit Drive
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rheems.
Elizabethtown station
Mount Joy
Middletown
Lancaster station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hershey and Hempfield. Straight-line distance: 19.48 mi (31.35 km).
#1 Hershey
Census designated place
| Population | 14,257 |
| Coordinates | 40.2859200, -76.6502500 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hempfield
A township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 40,558 |
| Coordinates | 40.0548200, -76.4388500 |
| Altitude | 148 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-76.438938, 40.054814)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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