How far is Kingston, PA from Hempfield, PA?

The driving distance from Kingston, PA to Hempfield, PA is about 125.5 miles (201.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.1 miles (141.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 41m 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
125.45 mi
02h 20m
Flight
88.1 mi
141.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.1 mi
Kilometers
141.78 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.45 mi
Kilometers
201.89 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hempfield
Sun, May 31, 9:29 AM EDT
Return by in Kingston
Sun, May 31, 11:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kingston
2026-05-31T07:09
Arrive Hempfield
Sun, May 31, 9:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kingston
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
Mount Carbon
PA

Borough in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

From Kingston
55.6 mi
01h 10m
To Hempfield
69.8 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Market Street

    58 m · 9 sec · Market Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Market Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Market Street

  4. 4

    Continue on West Market Street

    913 ft · 27 sec · West Market Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Public Square

    98 m · 11 sec · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Exit the rotary onto South Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Hazle Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Hazle Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Blackman Street

    1 km · 1 min · Blackman Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Wilkes-Barre Township Boulevard

    1188 ft · 29 sec · Wilkes-Barre Township Boulevard

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right

    1726 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    41.3 mi · 48 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 61 North: Frackville

    2062 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Skyline Drive

    153 m · 14 sec · Skyline Drive

  14. 14

    Turn uturn onto Skyline Drive

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Skyline Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on Joseph H. Long Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Joseph H. Long Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Pottsville Saint Clair Highway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Pottsville Saint Clair Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on North Claude A. Lord Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North Claude A. Lord Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Pottsville Boulevard

    1152 ft · 15 sec · Pottsville Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on Route 61 South

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Route 61 South

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    532 ft · 15 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Pottsville Street

    3152 ft · 2 min · Pottsville Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Sillyman Street

    1554 ft · 26 sec · South Sillyman Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Chestnut Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Chestnut Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Chestnut Street

    8.6 mi · 13 min · Chestnut Street

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto Four Point Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Four Point Road

  26. 26

    Take the ramp right toward I 78 West, US 22 West: Harrisburg

    1198 ft · 29 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · William Penn Highway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 501: Bethel

    806 ft · 29 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Lancaster Avenue

    1546 ft · 43 sec · Lancaster Avenue

  30. 30

    Continue on Lancaster Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Lancaster Avenue

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lancaster Avenue

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Lancaster Avenue

  32. 32

    Continue on North College Street

    5.5 mi · 7 min · North College Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Stiegel Pike

    6 mi · 7 min · Stiegel Pike

  34. 34

    Continue on Furnace Hill Pike

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Furnace Hill Pike

  35. 35

    Continue on Furnace Hills Pike

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Furnace Hills Pike

  36. 36

    Continue on North Broad Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street

  37. 37

    Continue on Lititz Pike

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Lititz Pike

  38. 38

    Turn right onto West Oregon Road

    1435 ft · 29 sec · West Oregon Road

  39. 39

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Petersburg Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Petersburg Road

  40. 40

    Continue on Graystone Road

    1669 ft · 34 sec · Graystone Road

  41. 41

    Keep slight left to continue on Cottage Avenue

    1006 ft · 20 sec · Cottage Avenue

  42. 42

    Continue on State Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Street

  43. 43

    Continue on State Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Road

  44. 44

    Turn right onto Harrisburg Pike

    1395 ft · 28 sec · Harrisburg Pike

  45. 45

    Turn left onto Bowman Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Bowman Road

  46. 46

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

    1 mi · 2 min · Church Street

  47. 47

    Continue on Corporate Boulevard

    3034 ft · 1 min · Corporate Boulevard

  48. 48

    Turn right onto Marietta Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Marietta Avenue

  49. 49

    Turn left onto Summit Drive

    2478 ft · 1 min · Summit Drive

  50. 50

    Continue on Summit Drive

    2275 ft · 56 sec · Summit Drive

  51. 51

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Summit Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kingston 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
51 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wilkes-Barre Township Boulevard
41.9 mi · 33%
Chestnut Street
9.53 mi · 8%
Stiegel Pike
5.97 mi · 5%
Lancaster Avenue
5.62 mi · 4%
North College Street
5.49 mi · 4%
Skyline Drive
4.36 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Wilkes-Barre Township Boulevard

Merge slight left

41.3 mi · 00h 48m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.4 mi
88.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Carbon
01h 10m from Kingston
Leave By
1:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kingston and Sunny near Hempfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 125.5 miles (201.9 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?

Mount Carbon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.6 miles from Kingston and 69.8 miles from Hempfield.

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

The direct path is about 88.1 miles (141.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.4 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 1:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.10 one way or $36.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mount Carbon

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

60 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Mount Joy

68 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

68 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

69 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kingston and Hempfield. Straight-line distance: 88.1 mi (141.78 km).

Kingston

#1 Kingston

Borough in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Population12,787
Coordinates41.2617500, -75.8968600
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hempfield

A township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

Population40,558
Coordinates40.0548200, -76.4388500
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Start: (-75.896812, 41.261736)
End: (-76.438938, 40.054814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 202 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.43 gal
16.76 L · about $18.10
Round trip
$36.20
8.86 gal · 33.52 L
Estimated CO2
39.4 kg one way
Round trip: 78.7 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $18.10 $36.20
Mid-grade $4.60 $20.37 $40.75
Premium $4.95 $21.95 $43.89
Diesel $5.98 $26.49 $52.98

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Kingston and Hempfield. The current time is 07:09:07.

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.