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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
56.96 mi
01h 30m
Flight
45.43 mi
73.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.43 mi
Kilometers
73.11 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.96 mi
Kilometers
91.67 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hempfield
Sat, Apr 25, 10:27 AM EDT
Return by in Pottsville
Sat, Apr 25, 11:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pottsville
2026-04-25T08:57
Arrive Hempfield
Sat, Apr 25, 10:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pottsville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Myerstown
PA

Borough in southeastern Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

From Pottsville
29 mi
00h 45m
To Hempfield
28 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph E
Destination
53°F
Saturday

Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on North Centre Street

    2065 ft · 37 sec · North Centre Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mauch Chunk Street

    563 ft · 13 sec · Mauch Chunk Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Claude A. Lord Boulevard

    1089 ft · 16 sec · South Claude A. Lord Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Pottsville Boulevard

    1152 ft · 15 sec · Pottsville Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Route 61 South

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Route 61 South

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    532 ft · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Pottsville Street

    3152 ft · 2 min · Pottsville Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Sillyman Street

    1554 ft · 26 sec · South Sillyman Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Chestnut Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Chestnut Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Chestnut Street

    8.6 mi · 13 min · Chestnut Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Four Point Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Four Point Road

  12. 12

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

    1198 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · William Penn Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 501: Bethel

    806 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Lancaster Avenue

    1546 ft · 43 sec · Lancaster Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Lancaster Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Lancaster Avenue

  17. 17

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

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Lancaster Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on North College Street

    5.5 mi · 7 min · North College Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Stiegel Pike

    6 mi · 7 min · Stiegel Pike

  20. 20

    Continue on Furnace Hill Pike

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Furnace Hill Pike

  21. 21

    Continue on Furnace Hills Pike

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Furnace Hills Pike

  22. 22

    Continue on North Broad Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Lititz Pike

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Lititz Pike

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West Oregon Road

    1435 ft · 29 sec · West Oregon Road

  25. 25

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

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Petersburg Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Graystone Road

    1669 ft · 34 sec · Graystone Road

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on Cottage Avenue

    1006 ft · 20 sec · Cottage Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on State Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Street

  29. 29

    Continue on State Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Harrisburg Pike

    1395 ft · 28 sec · Harrisburg Pike

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Bowman Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Bowman Road

  32. 32

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

    1 mi · 2 min · Church Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Corporate Boulevard

    3034 ft · 1 min · Corporate Boulevard

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Marietta Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Marietta Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Summit Drive

    2478 ft · 1 min · Summit Drive

  36. 36

    Continue on Summit Drive

    2275 ft · 56 sec · Summit Drive

  37. 37

    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.

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
37 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chestnut Street
9.53 mi · 17%
Stiegel Pike
5.97 mi · 10%
Lancaster Avenue
5.62 mi · 10%
North College Street
5.49 mi · 10%
Furnace Hill Pike
4.2 mi · 7%
William Penn Highway
3.57 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
45.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Myerstown
00h 45m from Pottsville
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Mount Joy

34 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Lancaster station

36 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

37 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Middletown

42 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pottsville and Hempfield. Straight-line distance: 45.43 mi (73.11 km).

Pottsville

#1 Pottsville

City in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

Population13,409
Coordinates40.6856500, -76.1955000
Altitude191
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 Centre Street (-76.195528, 40.685636)
End: (-76.438938, 40.054814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.01 gal
7.61 L · about $8.21
Round trip
$16.43
4.02 gal · 15.22 L
Estimated CO2
17.9 kg one way
Round trip: 35.7 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Pottsville and Hempfield. The current time is 08:57:49.

Distance to Other Cities

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