How far is Plymouth, PA from Hempfield, PA?

The driving distance from Plymouth, PA to Hempfield, PA is about 123 miles (197.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.9 miles (138.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m 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
122.99 mi
02h 17m
Flight
85.91 mi
138.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.91 mi
Kilometers
138.26 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.99 mi
Kilometers
197.94 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hempfield
Thu, Oct 15, 11:04 PM EDT
Return by in Plymouth
Fri, Oct 16, 1:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-10-15T20:46
Arrive Hempfield
Thu, Oct 15, 11:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plymouth
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 Plymouth
55.8 mi
01h 08m
To Hempfield
67.2 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
1 mph E
Destination
65°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Railroad Street

    43 m · 8 sec · West Railroad Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Center Avenue

    69 m · 12 sec · South Center Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Carey Avenue

    2669 ft · 1 min · Carey Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on West End Road

    1 km · 1 min · West End Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Carey Avenue

    2347 ft · 1 min · Carey Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Horton Street

    2966 ft · 1 min · Horton Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Blackman Street

    1.4 mi · 3 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 Plymouth 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
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wilkes-Barre Township Boulevard
41.9 mi · 34%
Chestnut Street
9.53 mi · 8%
Stiegel Pike
5.97 mi · 5%
Lancaster Avenue
5.62 mi · 5%
North College Street
5.49 mi · 4%
Skyline Drive
4.36 mi · 4%
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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.1 mi
85.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Carbon
01h 08m from Plymouth
Leave By
1:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Plymouth and Mostly Sunny near Hempfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 123 miles (197.9 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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 55.8 miles from Plymouth and 67.2 miles from Hempfield.

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

The direct path is about 85.9 miles (138.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.1 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 1:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.37 one way or $38.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Plymouth and Mostly 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 Plymouth and Hempfield. Straight-line distance: 85.91 mi (138.26 km).

Plymouth

#1 Plymouth

Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Population5,752
Coordinates41.2403600, -75.9446400
Altitude160
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hempfield

A township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

Population40,558
Coordinates40.0548200, -76.4388500
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Start: West Railroad Street (-75.944541, 41.240196)
End: (-76.438938, 40.054814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.34 gal
16.43 L · about $19.37
Round trip
$38.75
8.68 gal · 32.86 L
Estimated CO2
38.6 kg one way
Round trip: 77.1 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $19.37 $38.75
Mid-grade $4.93 $21.37 $42.75
Premium $5.31 $23.02 $46.05
Diesel $6.55 $28.43 $56.85

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 Plymouth and Hempfield. The current time is 20:46:42.

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.