How far is Nanticoke, PA from Hempfield, PA?

The driving distance from Nanticoke, PA to Hempfield, PA is about 120.4 miles (193.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.7 miles (133.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m 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
120.36 mi
02h 13m
Flight
82.69 mi
133.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.69 mi
Kilometers
133.07 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.36 mi
Kilometers
193.7 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hempfield
Thu, Apr 23, 12:25 AM EDT
Return by in Nanticoke
Thu, Apr 23, 2:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nanticoke
2026-04-22T22:11
Arrive Hempfield
Thu, Apr 23, 12:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nanticoke
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 Nanticoke
54 mi
01h 06m
To Hempfield
66.4 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 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 Nanticoke and Hempfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Market Street

    19 m · 5 sec · North Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Old Newport Street

    143 m · 12 sec · Old Newport Street

  4. 4

    Continue on River Road

    803 ft · 20 sec · River Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Robert Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Robert Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Alden Mountain Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Alden Mountain Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Nuangola Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Nuangola Road

  8. 8

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

    2434 ft · 49 sec · Nuangola Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left

    1834 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    34.4 mi · 39 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 61 North: Frackville

    2062 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Skyline Drive

    153 m · 14 sec · Skyline Drive

  13. 13

    Turn uturn onto Skyline Drive

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Skyline Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on Joseph H. Long Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Joseph H. Long Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Pottsville Saint Clair Highway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Pottsville Saint Clair Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on North Claude A. Lord Boulevard

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

  17. 17

    Continue on Pottsville Boulevard

    1152 ft · 15 sec · Pottsville Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Route 61 South

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Route 61 South

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    532 ft · 15 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Pottsville Street

    3152 ft · 2 min · Pottsville Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Sillyman Street

    1554 ft · 26 sec · South Sillyman Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Chestnut Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Chestnut Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Chestnut Street

    8.6 mi · 13 min · Chestnut Street

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Four Point Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Four Point Road

  25. 25

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

    1198 ft · 29 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · William Penn Highway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 501: Bethel

    806 ft · 29 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Lancaster Avenue

    1546 ft · 43 sec · Lancaster Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on Lancaster Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Lancaster Avenue

  30. 30

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

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Lancaster Avenue

  31. 31

    Continue on North College Street

    5.5 mi · 7 min · North College Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Stiegel Pike

    6 mi · 7 min · Stiegel Pike

  33. 33

    Continue on Furnace Hill Pike

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Furnace Hill Pike

  34. 34

    Continue on Furnace Hills Pike

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Furnace Hills Pike

  35. 35

    Continue on North Broad Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street

  36. 36

    Continue on Lititz Pike

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Lititz Pike

  37. 37

    Turn right onto West Oregon Road

    1435 ft · 29 sec · West Oregon Road

  38. 38

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

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Petersburg Road

  39. 39

    Continue on Graystone Road

    1669 ft · 34 sec · Graystone Road

  40. 40

    Keep slight left to continue on Cottage Avenue

    1006 ft · 20 sec · Cottage Avenue

  41. 41

    Continue on State Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Street

  42. 42

    Continue on State Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Road

  43. 43

    Turn right onto Harrisburg Pike

    1395 ft · 28 sec · Harrisburg Pike

  44. 44

    Turn left onto Bowman Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Bowman Road

  45. 45

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

    1 mi · 2 min · Church Street

  46. 46

    Continue on Corporate Boulevard

    3034 ft · 1 min · Corporate Boulevard

  47. 47

    Turn right onto Marietta Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Marietta Avenue

  48. 48

    Turn left onto Summit Drive

    2478 ft · 1 min · Summit Drive

  49. 49

    Continue on Summit Drive

    2275 ft · 56 sec · Summit Drive

  50. 50

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Summit Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nanticoke 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
50 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nuangola Road
38 mi · 32%
Chestnut Street
9.53 mi · 8%
Stiegel Pike
5.97 mi · 5%
Lancaster Avenue
5.62 mi · 5%
North College Street
5.49 mi · 5%
Skyline Drive
4.36 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Nuangola Road

Merge slight left

34.4 mi · 00h 39m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.7 mi
82.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cressona
01h 06m from Nanticoke
Leave By
2:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Nanticoke 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 Nanticoke to Hempfield?

The road trip is about 120.4 miles (193.7 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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 54 miles from Nanticoke and 66.4 miles from Hempfield.

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

The direct path is about 82.7 miles (133.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.7 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 2:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.37 one way or $34.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Nanticoke and Chance Rain Showers 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 Nanticoke and Hempfield. Straight-line distance: 82.69 mi (133.07 km).

Nanticoke

#1 Nanticoke

City in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population10,278
Coordinates41.2053600, -76.0049200
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hempfield

A township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

Population40,558
Coordinates40.0548200, -76.4388500
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Start: North Market Street (-76.005065, 41.205308)
End: (-76.438938, 40.054814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 194 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.25 gal
16.08 L · about $17.37
Round trip
$34.73
8.5 gal · 32.16 L
Estimated CO2
37.8 kg one way
Round trip: 75.5 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.37 $34.73
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.55 $39.09
Premium $4.95 $21.05 $42.11
Diesel $5.98 $25.42 $50.83

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 Nanticoke and Hempfield. The current time is 22:11:37.

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