How far is Lower Allen, PA from Hempfield, PA?
The driving distance from Lower Allen, PA to Hempfield, PA is about 36 miles (57.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lower Allen and Hempfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lower Allen and Hempfield.
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Start on Center Drive
1886 ft · 1 min · Center Drive
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Turn right onto Lowther Road
2146 ft · 45 sec · Lowther Road
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Continue on Lowther Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Lowther Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 83 North: Harrisburg
963 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 283 South: Harrisburg International Airport, Lancaster
2242 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 283 East: Harrisburg International Airport, Lancaster
797 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
22.2 mi · 26 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 Lower Allen 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
22.2 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Lower Allen 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 Lower Allen to Hempfield?
The road trip is about 36 miles (57.9 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Conewago is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Lower Allen and 17.6 miles from Hempfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.19 one way or $10.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lower Allen and Chance Rain Showers near Hempfield.
Stop Ideas Near Conewago
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 Conewago.
Elizabethtown station
Middletown
Mount Joy
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lower Allen and Hempfield. Straight-line distance: 27.12 mi (43.64 km).
#1 Lower Allen
Township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 20,226 |
| Coordinates | 40.2264800, -76.9005300 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| 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: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.84 | $11.68 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.29 | $12.58 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.59 | $15.19 |
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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