How far is Pottstown, PA from Hempfield, PA?
The driving distance from Pottstown, PA to Hempfield, PA is about 57 miles (91.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Capital and only settlement on the Pitcairn Islands
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pottstown and Hempfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pottstown and Hempfield.
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Start on the route
80 m · 21 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Queen Street
76 m · 15 sec · Queen Street
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Turn right onto South Hanover Street
107 m · 19 sec · South Hanover Street
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Turn left onto East High Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · East High Street
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Continue on Benjamin Franklin Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Benjamin Franklin Highway
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Take the ramp straight toward Benjamin Franklin Highway
5.7 mi · 10 min · Benjamin Franklin Highway
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Continue on Perkiomen Avenue
2.8 mi · 5 min · Perkiomen Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on West Shore Bypass
4.2 mi · 6 min · West Shore Bypass
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Take the exit slight left toward US 222 Business: Lancaster Avenue
1360 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto East Lancaster Avenue
2.9 mi · 5 min · East Lancaster Avenue
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Continue on Lancaster Pike
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lancaster Pike
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Take the ramp straight
2036 ft · 50 sec
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Continue straight
155 m · 13 sec
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Keep slight left
22.8 mi · 27 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West: York
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Centerville Road
1525 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Centerville Road
1788 ft · 49 sec · Centerville Road
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Turn left onto Marietta Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Marietta Avenue
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Turn left 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 Pottstown 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.
Lancaster Pike
Keep slight left
22.8 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Pottstown 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 Pottstown to Hempfield?
The road trip is about 57 miles (91.7 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Adamstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.8 miles from Pottstown and 30.1 miles from Hempfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 4:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.21 one way or $16.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Pottstown and Chance Rain Showers near Hempfield.
Stop Ideas Near Adamstown
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 Adamstown.
Lancaster station
Parkesburg
Coatesville
Downingtown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pottstown and Hempfield. Straight-line distance: 43.71 mi (70.34 km).
#1 Pottstown
Borough in Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 22,580 |
| Coordinates | 40.2453700, -75.6496300 |
| Altitude | 46 |
| 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: 92 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $8.21 | $16.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.24 | $18.49 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.96 | $19.92 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $12.02 | $24.04 |
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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