How far is Pottsville, PA from Hempfield, PA?
The driving distance from Pottsville, PA to Hempfield, PA is about 57 miles (91.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in southeastern Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pottsville and Hempfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pottsville and Hempfield.
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Start on North Centre Street
2065 ft · 37 sec · North Centre Street
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Turn left onto Mauch Chunk Street
563 ft · 13 sec · Mauch Chunk Street
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Turn right onto South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
1089 ft · 16 sec · South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
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Continue on Pottsville Boulevard
1152 ft · 15 sec · Pottsville Boulevard
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Continue on Route 61 South
2.8 mi · 3 min · Route 61 South
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Take the exit slight right
532 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Pottsville Street
3152 ft · 2 min · Pottsville Street
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Turn left onto South Sillyman Street
1554 ft · 26 sec · South Sillyman Street
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Continue on Chestnut Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Chestnut Street
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Continue on Chestnut Street
8.6 mi · 13 min · Chestnut Street
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Turn slight right onto Four Point Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Four Point Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 78 West, US 22 West: Harrisburg
1198 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
3.6 mi · 4 min · William Penn Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 501: Bethel
806 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto Lancaster Avenue
1546 ft · 43 sec · Lancaster Avenue
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Continue on Lancaster Avenue
1.2 mi · 1 min · Lancaster Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lancaster Avenue
4.1 mi · 5 min · Lancaster Avenue
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Continue on North College Street
5.5 mi · 7 min · North College Street
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Continue on Stiegel Pike
6 mi · 7 min · Stiegel Pike
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Continue on Furnace Hill Pike
4.2 mi · 5 min · Furnace Hill Pike
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Continue on Furnace Hills Pike
2.4 mi · 3 min · Furnace Hills Pike
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Continue on North Broad Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street
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Continue on Lititz Pike
2.4 mi · 4 min · Lititz Pike
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Turn right onto West Oregon Road
1435 ft · 29 sec · West Oregon Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Petersburg Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Petersburg Road
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Continue on Graystone Road
1669 ft · 34 sec · Graystone Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Cottage Avenue
1006 ft · 20 sec · Cottage Avenue
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Continue on State Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Street
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Continue on State Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · State Road
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Turn right onto Harrisburg Pike
1395 ft · 28 sec · Harrisburg Pike
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Turn left onto Bowman Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Bowman Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Church Street
1 mi · 2 min · Church Street
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Continue on Corporate Boulevard
3034 ft · 1 min · Corporate Boulevard
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Turn right onto Marietta Avenue
1.1 km · 1 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 Pottsville 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.
Chestnut Street
Continue on Chestnut Street
8.58 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Pottsville and Rain near Hempfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pottsville to Hempfield?
The road trip is about 57 miles (91.7 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?
Myerstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29 miles from Pottsville and 28 miles from Hempfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 3:30 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 Rain Showers around Pottsville and Rain near Hempfield.
Stop Ideas Near Myerstown
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 Myerstown.
Mount Joy
Lancaster station
Elizabethtown station
Middletown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pottsville and Hempfield. Straight-line distance: 45.43 mi (73.11 km).
#1 Pottsville
City in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 13,409 |
| Coordinates | 40.6856500, -76.1955000 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| 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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