How far is Waynesboro, PA from Hempfield, PA?

The driving distance from Waynesboro, PA to Hempfield, PA is about 79.8 miles (128.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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
79.86 mi
01h 47m
Flight
63.8 mi
102.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.8 mi
Kilometers
102.67 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.86 mi
Kilometers
128.53 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hempfield
Thu, Apr 23, 8:49 AM EDT
Return by in Waynesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 10:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waynesboro
2026-04-23T07:02
Arrive Hempfield
Thu, Apr 23, 8:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waynesboro
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
Abbottstown
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Waynesboro
37.8 mi
00h 53m
To Hempfield
42.1 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    2 mi · 5 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Buchanan Trail East

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Buchanan Trail East

  3. 3

    Continue on Waynesboro Pike

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Waynesboro Pike

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Orchard Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Orchard Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Tract Road

    124 m · 12 sec · Tract Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Boyle Road

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Boyle Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Emmitsburg Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Emmitsburg Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    1592 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    9.3 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30

    1356 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    132 m · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto York Road

    6.9 mi · 11 min · York Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Lincoln Way West

    2588 ft · 1 min · Lincoln Way West

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Center Square

    118 m · 18 sec · Lincoln Way East

  15. 15

    Exit the rotary onto Lincoln Way East

    3185 ft · 1 min · Lincoln Way East

  16. 16

    Continue on York Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · York Road

  17. 17

    Continue on West King Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West King Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East King Street

    30 m · 3 sec · East King Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto East King Street

    1218 ft · 30 sec · East King Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    8.4 mi · 14 min · Lincoln Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on West Market Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Market Street

  22. 22

    Take the exit straight toward US 30 East: Lancaster

    5.8 mi · 10 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 83 South: Baltimore

    1075 ft · 26 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 462 East

    607 ft · 16 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto South Belmont Street

    578 ft · 19 sec · South Belmont Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    621 ft · 15 sec · East Market Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto North Hills Road

    1 km · 1 min · North Hills Road

  29. 29

    Turn right

    13.5 mi · 18 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward Prospect Road

    1716 ft · 45 sec

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Prospect Road

    590 ft · 20 sec · Prospect Road

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Columbia Avenue

    2662 ft · 45 sec · Columbia Avenue

  33. 33

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto North Church Street

    77 m · 9 sec · North Church Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Hill Street

    2725 ft · 1 min · Hill Street

  36. 36

    Continue on Summit Drive

    3093 ft · 1 min · 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 Waynesboro 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
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
3 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Emmitsburg Road
10.8 mi · 13%
York Road
9.68 mi · 12%
Lincoln Highway
8.4 mi · 11%
Waynesboro Pike
6.11 mi · 8%
US 30 East
5.78 mi · 7%
Buchanan Trail East
5.61 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

13.5 mi · 00h 18m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
63.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Abbottstown
00h 53m from Waynesboro
Leave By
2:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Waynesboro and Sunny near Hempfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 79.8 miles (128.5 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Abbottstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.8 miles from Waynesboro and 42.1 miles from Hempfield.

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

The direct path is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 2:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.52 one way or $23.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Waynesboro and Sunny near Hempfield.

Stop Ideas Near Abbottstown

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Middletown

40 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

43 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

43 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Mount Joy

48 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waynesboro and Hempfield. Straight-line distance: 63.8 mi (102.67 km).

Waynesboro

#1 Waynesboro

Borough in Pennsylvania

Population10,906
Coordinates39.7559300, -77.5777700
Altitude216
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 Main Street (-77.577891, 39.755806)
End: (-76.438938, 40.054814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.82 gal
10.67 L · about $11.52
Round trip
$23.05
5.64 gal · 21.34 L
Estimated CO2
25.1 kg one way
Round trip: 50.1 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.52 $23.05
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.97 $25.94
Premium $4.95 $13.97 $27.94
Diesel $5.98 $16.86 $33.73

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Waynesboro and Hempfield. The current time is 07:02:05.

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.