How far is Sinking Spring, PA from Hershey, PA?
The driving distance from Sinking Spring, PA to Hershey, PA is about 36.7 miles (59 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Areas Of Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sinking Spring and Hershey.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sinking Spring and Hershey.
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Start on Spring Crest Boulevard
81 m · 14 sec · Spring Crest Boulevard
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Turn right onto Crest Road
160 m · 29 sec · Crest Road
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Turn left onto Mull Avenue
1553 ft · 28 sec · Mull Avenue
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Merge slight left onto Penn Avenue
8.9 mi · 17 min · Penn Avenue
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Continue on Conrad Weiser Parkway
5 mi · 8 min · Conrad Weiser Parkway
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Continue on East Lincoln Avenue
4.9 mi · 8 min · East Lincoln Avenue
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Continue on East Cumberland Street
3.7 mi · 7 min · East Cumberland Street
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Turn left onto South Lincoln Avenue
538 ft · 20 sec · South Lincoln Avenue
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Turn right onto Chestnut Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto South 16th Street
105 m · 15 sec · South 16th Street
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Turn left onto Cumberland Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Cumberland Street
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Continue on East Penn Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Penn Avenue
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Continue on East Main Street
7 mi · 11 min · East Main Street
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Continue on East Chocolate Avenue
2.4 mi · 6 min · East Chocolate Avenue
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Turn right onto Park Avenue
71 m · 10 sec · Park Avenue
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Turn right
109 m · 30 sec
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Turn right
103 m · 25 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sinking Spring and Hershey.
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.
Penn Avenue
Merge slight left onto Penn Avenue
8.87 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Sinking Spring and Areas Of Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hershey.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sinking Spring to Hershey?
The road trip is about 36.7 miles (59 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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 18.3 miles from Sinking Spring and 18.4 miles from Hershey.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 4:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.27 one way or $10.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Sinking Spring and Areas Of Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hershey.
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 Sinking Spring and Hershey. Straight-line distance: 33.8 mi (54.4 km).
#1 Sinking Spring
Borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 4,095 |
| Coordinates | 40.3273100, -76.0110500 |
| Altitude | 123 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hershey
Census designated place
| Population | 14,257 |
| Coordinates | 40.2859200, -76.6502500 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hershey (-76.65025, 40.28592)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $5.27 | $10.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.93 | $11.87 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.39 | $12.78 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.71 | $15.43 |
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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