How far is Patton, PA from Hempfield, PA?

The driving distance from Patton, PA to Hempfield, PA is about 184.7 miles (297.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.2 miles (198.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
184.67 mi
03h 08m
Flight
123.14 mi
198.17 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.14 mi
Kilometers
198.17 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
184.67 mi
Kilometers
297.19 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hempfield
Thu, Oct 15, 3:58 PM EDT
Return by in Patton
Thu, Oct 15, 7:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Patton
2026-10-15T12:49
Arrive Hempfield
Thu, Oct 15, 3:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Patton
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From Patton
92.3 mi
01h 34m
To Hempfield
92.3 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph E
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 Patton and Hempfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Magee Avenue

    2854 ft · 54 sec · Magee Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Colonel Drake Highway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Colonel Drake Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Colonel Drake Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Colonel Drake Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Liberty Street

    2521 ft · 43 sec · Liberty Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Colonel Drake Highway

    7.7 mi · 12 min · Colonel Drake Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on 18th Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 18th Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 12th Avenue

    157 m · 15 sec · 12th Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 17th Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · 17th Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Bedford

    2305 ft · 56 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    32.1 mi · 35 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  12. 12

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

    87 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Business 220

    1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220

  14. 14

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

    991 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

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

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    102.1 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  17. 17

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

    3010 ft · 3 min

  18. 18

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

    1853 ft · 45 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    21.8 mi · 25 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Salunga

    1154 ft · 35 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Spooky Nook Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Spooky Nook Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Prospect Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Prospect Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Marietta Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Marietta Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Summit Drive

    2478 ft · 1 min · Summit Drive

  25. 25

    Continue on Summit Drive

    2275 ft · 56 sec · Summit Drive

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Summit Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Patton 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
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
102 mi · 55%
I 99 South
32.6 mi · 18%
PA 283 East
22.2 mi · 12%
Colonel Drake Highway
15.5 mi · 8%
Prospect Road
2.54 mi · 1%
17th Street
1.7 mi · 1%
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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.5 mi
123.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
01h 34m from Patton
Leave By
10:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Patton 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 Patton to Hempfield?

The road trip is about 184.7 miles (297.2 km) and usually takes 03h 08m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.3 miles from Patton and 92.3 miles from Hempfield.

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

The direct path is about 123.2 miles (198.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.11 one way or $58.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Patton and Mostly Cloudy near Hempfield.

Stop Ideas Near Metal

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

42 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

43 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

62 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Patton and Hempfield. Straight-line distance: 123.14 mi (198.17 km).

Patton

#1 Patton

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,576
Coordinates40.6339600, -78.6503000
Altitude546
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hempfield

A township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

Population40,558
Coordinates40.0548200, -76.4388500
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Start: Magee Avenue (-78.6503, 40.633941)
End: (-76.438938, 40.054814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 297 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.52 gal
24.67 L · about $29.11
Round trip
$58.21
13.04 gal · 49.34 L
Estimated CO2
57.9 kg one way
Round trip: 115.9 kg / 256 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $29.11 $58.21
Mid-grade $4.93 $32.11 $64.22
Premium $5.31 $34.59 $69.18
Diesel $6.55 $42.71 $85.41

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 Patton and Hempfield. The current time is 12:49:46.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.