How far is Womelsdorf, PA from Hershey, PA?
The driving distance from Womelsdorf, PA to Hershey, PA is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Womelsdorf and Hershey.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Womelsdorf and Hershey.
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Start on Linden Alley
130 m · 37 sec · Linden Alley
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Turn left onto East High Street
1551 ft · 40 sec · East High Street
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Turn right onto North 3rd Street
2154 ft · 45 sec · North 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Conrad Weiser Parkway
4 mi · 6 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 Womelsdorf 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.
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7.01 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Sunny leaving Womelsdorf and Sunny near Hershey.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Womelsdorf to Hershey?
The road trip is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Lebanon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from Womelsdorf and 13.6 miles from Hershey.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.92 one way or $7.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Womelsdorf and Sunny near Hershey.
Stop Ideas Near Lebanon
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 Lebanon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Womelsdorf and Hershey. Straight-line distance: 25.11 mi (40.41 km).
#1 Womelsdorf
City in Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 2,888 |
| Coordinates | 40.3617600, -76.1841100 |
| Altitude | 126 |
| 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: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.92 | $7.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.42 | $8.83 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.76 | $9.51 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.74 | $11.48 |
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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