How far is West Bradford, PA from Hempfield, PA?

The driving distance from West Bradford, PA to Hempfield, PA is about 243 miles (391 km), with a travel time of about 04h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 175.8 miles (282.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
242.99 mi
04h 39m
Flight
175.78 mi
282.89 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.78 mi
Kilometers
282.89 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
242.99 mi
Kilometers
391.05 km
Drive Time
04h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hempfield
Thu, Apr 23, 4:20 AM EDT
Return by in West Bradford
Thu, Apr 23, 8:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Bradford
2026-04-22T23:41
Arrive Hempfield
Thu, Apr 23, 4:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Bradford
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Houserville
PA

Census designated place

From West Bradford
121.8 mi
02h 19m
To Hempfield
121.2 mi
02h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W
Destination
68°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Bradford and Hempfield.

  1. 1

    Start on Interstate Parkway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Interstate Parkway

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Washington Street

    2163 ft · 51 sec · West Washington Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Boylston Street

    1175 ft · 36 sec · Boylston Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Davis Street

    1620 ft · 41 sec · Davis Street

  5. 5

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

    26 m · 4 sec · Elm Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1233 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    29.2 mi · 33 min

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Wilcox Road

    77 m · 9 sec · Wilcox Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Wilcox Road

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Wilcox Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Market Street

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Market Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Johnsonburg Bypass

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Johnsonburg Bypass

  12. 12

    Continue on East Center Street

    1199 ft · 16 sec · East Center Street

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left

    37 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Powers Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Powers Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Johnsonburg-Saint Marys Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Johnsonburg-Saint Marys Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Johnsonburg Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Johnsonburg Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Maurus Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Maurus Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Michael Street

    153 m · 11 sec · North Michael Street

  19. 19

    Continue on North Saint Marys Street

    1142 ft · 25 sec · North Saint Marys Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Million Dollar Highway

    10.9 mi · 16 min · Million Dollar Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Bennetts Valley Highway

    7.9 mi · 13 min · Bennetts Valley Highway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto State Park Road

    8.1 mi · 14 min · State Park Road

  23. 23

    Turn left

    1681 ft · 41 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    11.7 mi · 12 min · Keystone Shortway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 970 to US 322: Woodland, Shawville

    1699 ft · 42 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Shawville Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Shawville Highway

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Woodland Bigler Highway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Woodland Bigler Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Philipsburg Bigler Highway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Philipsburg Bigler Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on North Front Street

    1650 ft · 24 sec · North Front Street

  30. 30

    Continue on North Centre Street

    783 ft · 15 sec · North Centre Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Railroad Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Railroad Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Port Matilda Highway

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Port Matilda Highway

  33. 33

    Turn slight right onto Upper Flat Rock Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Upper Flat Rock Road

  34. 34

    Continue on Flat Rock Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Flat Rock Road

  35. 35

    Continue on 28th Division Highway

    8.6 mi · 10 min · 28th Division Highway

  36. 36

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  37. 37

    Keep slight right to continue on Mount Nittany Expressway

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Mount Nittany Expressway

  38. 38

    Continue on Boal Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Boal Avenue

  39. 39

    Continue on General Potter Highway

    75.6 mi · 1 hr 35 min · General Potter Highway

  40. 40

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North, US 322 East, I 81 South: Hershey, Hazleton, Carlisle

    968 ft · 21 sec

  41. 41

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 322 East: Hershey, Hazleton

    1.4 km · 2 min

  42. 42

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  43. 43

    Keep slight right to continue on I 83 South, US 322 East: Hershey, York

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  44. 44

    Keep slight left to continue on I 283 South: Harrisburg International Airport

    910 ft · 22 sec

  45. 45

    Continue straight

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  46. 46

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 283 East: Harrisburg International Airport, Lancaster

    797 ft · 26 sec

  47. 47

    Merge slight left

    22.2 mi · 26 min

  48. 48

    Take the exit slight right toward Salunga

    1154 ft · 35 sec

  49. 49

    Turn right onto Spooky Nook Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Spooky Nook Road

  50. 50

    Continue on Prospect Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Prospect Road

  51. 51

    Turn left onto Marietta Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Marietta Avenue

  52. 52

    Turn right onto Summit Drive

    2478 ft · 1 min · Summit Drive

  53. 53

    Continue on Summit Drive

    2275 ft · 56 sec · Summit Drive

  54. 54

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Summit Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Bradford and Hempfield.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
54 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
General Potter Highway
75.6 mi · 31%
Elm Street
29.4 mi · 12%
PA 283 East
22.3 mi · 9%
28th Division Highway
12.5 mi · 5%
Keystone Shortway
11.7 mi · 5%
Million Dollar Highway
10.9 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

General Potter Highway

Continue on General Potter Highway

75.6 mi · 01h 35m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.2 mi
175.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Houserville
02h 19m from West Bradford
Leave By
7:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving West Bradford 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 West Bradford to Hempfield?

The road trip is about 243 miles (391 km) and usually takes 04h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Houserville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.8 miles from West Bradford and 121.2 miles from Hempfield.

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

The direct path is about 175.8 miles (282.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.06 one way or $70.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around West Bradford and Chance Rain Showers near Hempfield.

Stop Ideas Near Houserville

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

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

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Lewistown

34 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

39 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Huntingdon

41 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Bradford and Hempfield. Straight-line distance: 175.78 mi (282.89 km).

West Bradford

#1 West Bradford

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

Population13,713
Coordinates41.9636700, -78.6680800
Altitude461
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hempfield

A township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

Population40,558
Coordinates40.0548200, -76.4388500
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Start: Interstate Parkway (-78.667946, 41.964045)
End: (-76.438938, 40.054814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 391 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.58 gal
32.46 L · about $35.06
Round trip
$70.12
17.16 gal · 64.92 L
Estimated CO2
76.3 kg one way
Round trip: 152.5 kg / 336 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $35.06 $70.12
Mid-grade $4.60 $39.46 $78.92
Premium $4.95 $42.51 $85.01
Diesel $5.98 $51.31 $102.62

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 West Bradford and Hempfield. The current time is 23:41:09.

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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.