How far is Hershey, PA from Womelsdorf, PA?
The driving distance from Hershey, PA to Womelsdorf, PA is about 28 miles (45 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hershey and Womelsdorf.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hershey and Womelsdorf.
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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
2.3 mi · 5 min · East Chocolate Avenue
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Continue on West Main Street
7 mi · 11 min · West Main Street
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Continue on West Penn Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Penn Avenue
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Continue on Cumberland Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Cumberland Street
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Turn left onto North 16th Street
2358 ft · 51 sec · North 16th Street
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Turn right onto Lehman Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Lehman Street
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Turn left onto North 8th Street
1596 ft · 48 sec · North 8th Street
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Turn right onto Maple Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Maple Street
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Continue on East Maple Street
1731 ft · 35 sec · East Maple Street
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Turn slight right onto Weavertown Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Weavertown Road
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Turn right onto North 15th Avenue
1 km · 2 min · North 15th Avenue
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Turn left onto East Cumberland Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · East Cumberland Street
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Continue on West Lincoln Avenue
4.9 mi · 8 min · West Lincoln Avenue
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Continue on Conrad Weiser Parkway
4 mi · 6 min · Conrad Weiser Parkway
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Turn right
2154 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto West High Street
1551 ft · 40 sec · West High Street
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Turn right onto Linden Alley
130 m · 31 sec · Linden Alley
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Linden Alley
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hershey and Womelsdorf.
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.
West Main Street
Continue on West Main Street
7.01 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Sunny leaving Hershey and Sunny near Womelsdorf.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hershey to Womelsdorf?
The road trip is about 28 miles (45 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Lebanon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Hershey and 14 miles from Womelsdorf.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.05 one way or $8.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hershey and Sunny near Womelsdorf.
Stop Ideas Near Lebanon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hershey and Womelsdorf. Straight-line distance: 25.11 mi (40.41 km).
#1 Hershey
Census designated place
| Population | 14,257 |
| Coordinates | 40.2859200, -76.6502500 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Womelsdorf
City in Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 2,888 |
| Coordinates | 40.3617600, -76.1841100 |
| Altitude | 126 |
| Country | United States |
End: Womelsdorf (-76.18411, 40.36176)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $4.05 | $8.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.55 | $9.11 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.90 | $9.81 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.92 | $11.84 |
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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