How far is Johnstown, PA from Hempfield, PA?

The driving distance from Johnstown, PA to Hempfield, PA is about 169.7 miles (273.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.4 miles (213.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
169.69 mi
02h 59m
Flight
132.4 mi
213.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.4 mi
Kilometers
213.07 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.69 mi
Kilometers
273.09 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hempfield
Thu, Apr 23, 1:51 AM EDT
Return by in Johnstown
Thu, Apr 23, 4:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johnstown
2026-04-22T22:51
Arrive Hempfield
Thu, Apr 23, 1:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Johnstown
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
Shade Gap
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Johnstown
83.5 mi
01h 29m
To Hempfield
86.2 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
68°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Walnut Street

    13 m · 5 sec · Walnut Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1785 ft · 55 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Bedford Street

    1176 ft · 26 sec · Bedford Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    2266 ft · 55 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1127 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bedford Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Bedford Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Scalp Avenue

    651 ft · 11 sec · Scalp Avenue

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Scalp Avenue

    44 m · 2 sec · Scalp Avenue

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Scalp Avenue

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Scalp Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Clear Shade Drive

    10.5 mi · 15 min · Clear Shade Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Quaker Valley Road

    14.2 mi · 21 min · Quaker Valley Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp right

    1770 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford

    87 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Business 220

    1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    991 ft · 24 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    102.1 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey

    3010 ft · 3 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 283 East: Airport, Lancaster

    1853 ft · 45 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    21.8 mi · 25 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Salunga

    1154 ft · 35 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Spooky Nook Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Spooky Nook Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Prospect Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Prospect Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Marietta Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Marietta Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Summit Drive

    2478 ft · 1 min · Summit Drive

  29. 29

    Continue on Summit Drive

    2275 ft · 56 sec · Summit Drive

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Summit Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
4 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
102 mi · 60%
PA 283 East
22.2 mi · 13%
Quaker Valley Road
16.7 mi · 10%
Clear Shade Drive
10.5 mi · 6%
Scalp Avenue
3.81 mi · 2%
Bedford Street
3.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

102 mi · 01h 52m

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
02h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.3 mi
132.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
01h 29m from Johnstown
Leave By
12:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Johnstown and Chance Rain Showers near Hempfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 169.7 miles (273.1 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Shade Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.5 miles from Johnstown and 86.2 miles from Hempfield.

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

The direct path is about 132.4 miles (213.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.3 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 12:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.48 one way or $48.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Johnstown and Chance Rain Showers near Hempfield.

Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap

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

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

RAIL

Huntingdon

36 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

51 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

59 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Johnstown and Hempfield. Straight-line distance: 132.4 mi (213.07 km).

Johnstown

#1 Johnstown

City in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population18,939
Coordinates40.3267400, -78.9219700
Altitude356
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hempfield

A township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

Population40,558
Coordinates40.0548200, -76.4388500
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Start: Walnut Street (-78.921858, 40.326692)
End: (-76.438938, 40.054814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 273 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.99 gal
22.67 L · about $24.48
Round trip
$48.95
11.98 gal · 45.34 L
Estimated CO2
53.2 kg one way
Round trip: 106.5 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $24.48 $48.95
Mid-grade $4.60 $27.55 $55.10
Premium $4.95 $29.67 $59.35
Diesel $5.98 $35.82 $71.64

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 Johnstown and Hempfield. The current time is 22:51:42.

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.