How far is Mountain Top, PA from Hempfield, PA?

The driving distance from Mountain Top, PA to Hempfield, PA is about 114.3 miles (183.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.5 miles (132.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m 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
114.29 mi
02h 11m
Flight
82.46 mi
132.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.46 mi
Kilometers
132.7 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.29 mi
Kilometers
183.93 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hempfield
Thu, Oct 15, 3:02 PM EDT
Return by in Mountain Top
Thu, Oct 15, 5:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mountain Top
2026-10-15T12:51
Arrive Hempfield
Thu, Oct 15, 3:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mountain Top
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
Cressona
PA

Borough in southern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

From Mountain Top
52.4 mi
01h 05m
To Hempfield
61.8 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph N
Destination
55°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mountain Top and Hempfield.

  1. 1

    Start on Chestnut Street

    48 m · 9 sec · Chestnut Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    30 m · 6 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    129 m · 22 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Mountain Boulevard

    8 mi · 12 min · North Mountain Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn sharp right onto South Main Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Main Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Blue Ridge Trail

    1689 ft · 34 sec · Blue Ridge Trail

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward Dorrance

    1290 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    30 mi · 34 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 61 North: Frackville

    2062 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Skyline Drive

    153 m · 14 sec · Skyline Drive

  11. 11

    Turn uturn onto Skyline Drive

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Skyline Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Joseph H. Long Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Joseph H. Long Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Pottsville Saint Clair Highway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Pottsville Saint Clair Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on North Claude A. Lord Boulevard

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

  15. 15

    Continue on Pottsville Boulevard

    1152 ft · 15 sec · Pottsville Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Route 61 South

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Route 61 South

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    532 ft · 15 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Pottsville Street

    3152 ft · 2 min · Pottsville Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Sillyman Street

    1554 ft · 26 sec · South Sillyman Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Chestnut Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Chestnut Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Chestnut Street

    8.6 mi · 13 min · Chestnut Street

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Four Point Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Four Point Road

  23. 23

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

    1198 ft · 29 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · William Penn Highway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 501: Bethel

    806 ft · 29 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Lancaster Avenue

    1546 ft · 43 sec · Lancaster Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on Lancaster Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Lancaster Avenue

  28. 28

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

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Lancaster Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on North College Street

    5.5 mi · 7 min · North College Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Stiegel Pike

    6 mi · 7 min · Stiegel Pike

  31. 31

    Continue on Furnace Hill Pike

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Furnace Hill Pike

  32. 32

    Continue on Furnace Hills Pike

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Furnace Hills Pike

  33. 33

    Continue on North Broad Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Lititz Pike

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Lititz Pike

  35. 35

    Turn right onto West Oregon Road

    1435 ft · 29 sec · West Oregon Road

  36. 36

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

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Petersburg Road

  37. 37

    Continue on Graystone Road

    1669 ft · 34 sec · Graystone Road

  38. 38

    Keep slight left to continue on Cottage Avenue

    1006 ft · 20 sec · Cottage Avenue

  39. 39

    Continue on State Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Street

  40. 40

    Continue on State Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Road

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Harrisburg Pike

    1395 ft · 28 sec · Harrisburg Pike

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Bowman Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Bowman Road

  43. 43

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

    1 mi · 2 min · Church Street

  44. 44

    Continue on Corporate Boulevard

    3034 ft · 1 min · Corporate Boulevard

  45. 45

    Turn right onto Marietta Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Marietta Avenue

  46. 46

    Turn left onto Summit Drive

    2478 ft · 1 min · Summit Drive

  47. 47

    Continue on Summit Drive

    2275 ft · 56 sec · Summit Drive

  48. 48

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Summit Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mountain Top 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
48 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dorrance
30.2 mi · 26%
Chestnut Street
9.56 mi · 8%
North Mountain Boulevard
7.96 mi · 7%
Stiegel Pike
5.97 mi · 5%
Lancaster Avenue
5.62 mi · 5%
North College Street
5.49 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Dorrance

Merge slight left

30 mi · 00h 34m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.8 mi
82.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cressona
01h 05m from Mountain Top
Leave By
2:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Mountain Top and Mostly Cloudy near Hempfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mountain Top to Hempfield?

The road trip is about 114.3 miles (183.9 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?

Cressona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.4 miles from Mountain Top and 61.8 miles from Hempfield.

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

The direct path is about 82.5 miles (132.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.8 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 2:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.99 one way or $35.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Mountain Top and Mostly Cloudy near Hempfield.

Stop Ideas Near Cressona

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

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

RAIL

Mount Joy

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

White Haven, PA

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

Elizabethtown station

64 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Lancaster station

64 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mountain Top and Hempfield. Straight-line distance: 82.46 mi (132.7 km).

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#1 Mountain Top

Located within Luzerne County in northeastern Pennsylvania, this census-designated place and surrounding area occupies a high plateau ridge dividing the Wyoming Valley from the Pocono Mountains region to the east.

Population0
Coordinates41.1695300, -75.8774200
Altitude478
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Hempfield

A township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

Population40,558
Coordinates40.0548200, -76.4388500
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Start: Chestnut Street (-75.877414, 41.169312)
End: (-76.438938, 40.054814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 184 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.03 gal
15.27 L · about $17.99
Round trip
$35.98
8.06 gal · 30.54 L
Estimated CO2
35.8 kg one way
Round trip: 71.6 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $17.99 $35.98
Mid-grade $4.93 $19.85 $39.70
Premium $5.31 $21.38 $42.76
Diesel $6.55 $26.40 $52.79

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Mountain Top and Hempfield. The current time is 12:51:06.

Distance to Other Cities

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