Origin
East Hanover, PA
Afternoon in East Hanover on Sunday
Local time
1:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Hanover, PA to Waldeck, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 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
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.
East Hanover, PA
Michael Taccetta
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 95 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
$3.70 one way
$7.39 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.05 | $8.10 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.32 | $8.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.92 | $9.85 |
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, 2026-04-13.
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.
Destination
Waldeck, PA
Afternoon in Waldeck on Sunday
Local time
1:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
18 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
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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