How far is Whitehall, PA from Hempfield, PA?

The driving distance from Whitehall, PA to Hempfield, PA is about 47 miles (75.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40 miles (64.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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
46.97 mi
01h 11m
Flight
39.94 mi
64.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.94 mi
Kilometers
64.27 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.97 mi
Kilometers
75.59 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hempfield
Fri, Apr 17, 9:11 AM EDT
Return by in Whitehall
Fri, Apr 17, 10:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitehall
2026-04-17T08:00
Arrive Hempfield
Fri, Apr 17, 9:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whitehall
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
West York
PA

Borough in York County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Whitehall
25 mi
00h 35m
To Hempfield
22 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph W
Destination
78°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on White Hall Road

    71 m · 11 sec · White Hall Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Locust Lane

    2960 ft · 2 min · Locust Lane

  3. 3

    Continue on Honda Road

    1.2 mi · 5 min · Honda Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Hanover Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Hanover Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on West Elm Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Elm Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto High Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · High Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Eisenhower Drive

    1185 ft · 40 sec · West Eisenhower Drive

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Carlisle Street

    1843 ft · 47 sec · Carlisle Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Carlisle Pike

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Carlisle Pike

  11. 11

    Turn right onto York Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · York Road

  12. 12

    Continue on West King Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West King Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East King Street

    30 m · 3 sec · East King Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto East King Street

    1218 ft · 30 sec · East King Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    8.4 mi · 14 min · Lincoln Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on West Market Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Market Street

  17. 17

    Take the exit straight toward US 30 East: Lancaster

    5.8 mi · 10 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 83 South: Baltimore

    1075 ft · 26 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 462 East

    607 ft · 16 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Belmont Street

    578 ft · 19 sec · South Belmont Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    621 ft · 15 sec · East Market Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Hills Road

    1 km · 1 min · North Hills Road

  24. 24

    Turn right

    13.5 mi · 18 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Prospect Road

    1716 ft · 45 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Prospect Road

    590 ft · 20 sec · Prospect Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Columbia Avenue

    2662 ft · 45 sec · Columbia Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto North Church Street

    77 m · 9 sec · North Church Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Hill Street

    2725 ft · 1 min · Hill Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Summit Drive

    3093 ft · 1 min · Summit Drive

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Summit Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitehall 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
32 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lincoln Highway
8.4 mi · 18%
US 30 East
5.78 mi · 12%
Carlisle Pike
3.31 mi · 7%
Hanover Road
3.11 mi · 7%
I 83 South
2.45 mi · 5%
West Market Street
1.79 mi · 4%
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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
40 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West York
00h 35m from Whitehall
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Whitehall 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 Whitehall to Hempfield?

The road trip is about 47 miles (75.6 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

West York is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25 miles from Whitehall and 22 miles from Hempfield.

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

The direct path is about 40 miles (64.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.78 one way or $13.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near West York

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

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

RAIL

Elizabethtown station

25 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Middletown

27 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Harrisburg Transportation Center

36 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitehall and Hempfield. Straight-line distance: 39.94 mi (64.27 km).

Whitehall

#1 Whitehall

Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Population27,919
Coordinates39.7909300, -77.1094300
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hempfield

A township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

Population40,558
Coordinates40.0548200, -76.4388500
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Start: White Hall Road (-77.109682, 39.790828)
End: (-76.438938, 40.054814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.66 gal
6.27 L · about $6.78
Round trip
$13.57
3.32 gal · 12.54 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.5 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.78 $13.57
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.63 $15.27
Premium $4.95 $8.22 $16.45
Diesel $5.98 $9.93 $19.85

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Whitehall and Hempfield. The current time is 08:00:42.

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.