How far is Hummelstown, PA from Blue Bell, PA?
The driving distance from Hummelstown, PA to Blue Bell, PA is about 90 miles (144.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough in eastern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hummelstown and Blue Bell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hummelstown and Blue Bell.
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Start on West Main Street
1184 ft · 26 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Quarry Road
2539 ft · 53 sec · Quarry Road
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Continue on Waltonville Road
908 ft · 20 sec · Waltonville Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Waltonville Road
138 m · 8 sec · Waltonville Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Waltonville Road
63 m · 5 sec · Waltonville Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 322 East
1513 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight right
2045 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on US 422 East: Hershey, Palmyra
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Hockersville Road
3022 ft · 1 min · Hockersville Road
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Turn left onto West Governor Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Governor Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Governor Road
31 m · 2 sec · East Governor Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Governor Road
2166 ft · 37 sec · East Governor Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Governor Road
31 m · 2 sec · East Governor Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Governor Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Governor Road
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Continue on Horseshoe Pike
1.3 km · 2 min · Horseshoe Pike
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Continue on West Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Horseshoe Pike
10.2 mi · 16 min · Horseshoe Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward PATP
1000 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 Toll East: Valley Forge
2532 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
66.3 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 476 South: Chester
2497 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 476 South: Plymouth Road, Chester, Norristown
953 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Plymouth Road
123 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto Plymouth Road
967 ft · 28 sec · Plymouth Road
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Turn right onto West Germantown Pike
1.2 km · 1 min · West Germantown Pike
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Turn right onto Walton Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Walton Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Stenton Avenue
2359 ft · 51 sec · Stenton Avenue
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Continue on Penllyn Blue Bell Pike
1.1 km · 1 min · Penllyn Blue Bell Pike
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Penllyn Blue Bell Pike
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hummelstown and Blue Bell.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
66.3 mi · 01h 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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Hummelstown and Partly Sunny near Blue Bell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hummelstown to Blue Bell?
The road trip is about 90 miles (144.8 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?
Terre Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.9 miles from Hummelstown and 45.1 miles from Blue Bell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 2:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.20 one way or $28.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Hummelstown and Partly Sunny near Blue Bell.
Stop Ideas Near Terre Hill
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 Terre Hill.
Parkesburg
Lancaster station
Coatesville
Downingtown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hummelstown and Blue Bell. Straight-line distance: 76.49 mi (123.1 km).
#1 Hummelstown
Borough in southern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,814 |
| Coordinates | 40.2653700, -76.7083000 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Blue Bell
Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 6,067 |
| Coordinates | 40.1523300, -75.2662900 |
| Altitude | 109 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blue Bell (-75.26629, 40.15233)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 145 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $4.46 | $14.20 | $28.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $15.66 | $31.32 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $16.87 | $33.74 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $20.83 | $41.66 |
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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