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Trip from East Hanover, PA to Waldeck, PA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

38m

Distance

22.3 mi

36 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 35m ★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown East Hanover, PA, PA

East Hanover, PA

Michael Taccetta

Downtown Waldeck, PA, PA

Waldeck, PA

Haneul Trac

Trip Overview

This short 22.3-mile drive from East Hanover, PA, to Waldeck, PA, will take you about 38 minutes to complete. Primarily utilizing local roads like Bellegrove Road, South 5th Avenue, and Stiegel Pike, this route is entirely on non-highway surfaces, making it a true local exploration. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $4, this trip is perfect for a single day, offering a quick and easy journey through the Northeast region of Pennsylvania. You won't need an overnight stay, as the duration is well within a comfortable driving window for a day trip.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Bellegrove Road 6.4 mi 10m
South 5th Avenue 6.1 mi 10m
Stiegel Pike 2.5 mi 2m
Chestnut Street 1.9 mi 5m
East Main Street 1.6 mi 1m
West Penn Avenue 1.4 mi 1m
Cumberland Street 1.2 mi 2m
Jonestown Road 0.9 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Bellegrove Road — 6.4 mi, about 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Hanover, PA and Waldeck, PA.

1

Start on Crooked Road

53 ft · 4 sec · Crooked Road
2

Turn right onto Jonestown Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Jonestown Road
3

Turn right onto PA 934

6.4 mi · 10 min · Bellegrove Road
4

Continue on PA 934

0.2 mi · 46 sec · North White Oak Street
5

Turn left onto US 422

1.6 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
6

Continue on US 422

1.4 mi · 1 min · West Penn Avenue
7

Continue on US 422

1.2 mi · 2 min · Cumberland Street
8

Turn right onto South 16th Street

344 ft · 15 sec · South 16th Street
9

Turn left onto Chestnut Street

1.1 mi · 3 min · Chestnut Street
10

At end of road, turn right onto Chestnut Street

0.8 mi · 2 min · Chestnut Street
11

At end of road, turn right onto PA 897

3.3 mi · 5 min · South 5th Avenue
12

Keep slight right at fork onto PA 897

2.8 mi · 4 min · South 5th Avenue
13

Continue on PA 419; PA 897

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Heidelberg Avenue
14

Turn right onto PA 501

2.5 mi · 2 min · Stiegel Pike
15

Arrive at destination

PA 501

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Jonestown Road

Turn right onto Jonestown Road

Navigation decision point

4
0.9 mi into trip | ~2m in | PA 934 / Bellegrove Road

Turn right onto PA 934 / Bellegrove Road

Navigation decision point

4
7.5 mi into trip | ~13m in | US 422 / East Main Street

Turn left onto US 422 / East Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
12.8 mi into trip | ~22m in | Chestnut Street

At end of road, turn right onto Chestnut Street

Navigation decision point

5
13.6 mi into trip | ~24m in | PA 897 / South 5th Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto PA 897 / South 5th Avenue

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.94 one way

$7.89 round trip

$4.49/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.92 $4.32 $8.64
premium $5.24 $4.60 $9.21
diesel $5.35 $4.70 $9.39

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.7 0 $2.34 $1.07
Efficient EV 5.6 0 $1.95 $0.89
EV Truck/SUV 8.9 0 $3.12 $1.43

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of May 27, 2026

Origin

East Hanover, PA

Evening in East Hanover on Wednesday

Local time

6:38 PM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Mostly Cloudy

W 8 mph 5% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued May 27 at 10:18AM EDT until May 27 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued May 27 at 6:08AM EDT until May 27 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS State College PA

Destination

Waldeck, PA

Evening in Waldeck on Wednesday

Local time

6:38 PM

EDT

Current temp

80°F

Mostly Cloudy

W 9 mph 5% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued May 27 at 10:18AM EDT until May 27 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued May 27 at 6:08AM EDT until May 27 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS State College PA

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

2 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

38m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with no highway segments to speak of. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be 6.4 miles along Bellegrove Road, offering a consistent feel before you navigate through town and onto other local thoroughfares. The roads are generally well-maintained local arteries, characteristic of rural Pennsylvania, with frequent intersections and changes in direction. This isn't a high-speed journey; it's more about navigating through communities and countryside.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.4 mi on Bellegrove Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Jonestown Road.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 22.3 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Jonestown Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (PA 934 / Bellegrove Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.5 miles (US 422 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

650 ft 387 ft

Total Climb

464 ft

Total Descent

268 ft

Highest Point

650 ft

~22.3 mi in

Elevation Range

263 ft

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 22.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

38m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 6.4 miles on Bellegrove Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Jonestown Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (PA 934 / Bellegrove Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.5 miles (US 422 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point.

Yes — Appalachian National Scenic Trail. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Waldeck, PA before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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