Origin
Waldeck, PA
Afternoon in Waldeck on Sunday
Local time
3:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Waldeck, PA to North Cornwall, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
9.7 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Waldeck, PA
Haneul Trac
North Cornwall, PA
Howard Senton
Trip Overview
This quick 9.7-mile trip from Waldeck to North Cornwall, Pennsylvania, will only take about 16 minutes to complete, making it a perfect short excursion. With a minimal fuel cost of around $2, this drive is incredibly budget-friendly. Since it's such a short distance, it's easily manageable as a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. The route primarily utilizes local roads, suggesting a more connected-to-the-landscape experience rather than high-speed travel. Given its brevity and local road focus, it offers a straightforward journey through the Northeast region of Pennsylvania.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Schaeffer Road | 5.9 mi | 10m |
| Stiegel Pike | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| Cornwall Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Heidelberg Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Furnace Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Hillside Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Freeman Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Park Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Schaeffer Road
— 5.9 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waldeck, PA and North Cornwall, PA.
1
Start on PA 501
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Stiegel Pike
2
Turn left onto PA 419; PA 897
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Heidelberg Avenue
3
Turn left onto PA 419
5.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Schaeffer Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto PA 419
354 ft
·
12 sec
·
Freeman Road
5
Turn right onto Cornwall Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Cornwall Road
6
Turn left onto Furnace Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Furnace Street
7
Turn right onto Hillside Street
513 ft
·
27 sec
·
Hillside Street
8
Turn left onto Park Street
308 ft
·
13 sec
·
Park Street
9
Arrive at destination
Park Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 2.5 and 9.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
2.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
PA 419; PA 897 / Heidelberg Avenue
Turn left onto PA 419; PA 897 / Heidelberg Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
8.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
PA 419 / Freeman Road
At end of road, turn right onto PA 419 / Freeman Road
Navigation decision point
4
9.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Furnace Street
Turn left onto Furnace Street
Navigation decision point
5
9.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Hillside Street
Turn right onto Hillside Street
Navigation decision point
5
9.6 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Park Street
Turn left onto Park Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.61 one way
$3.22 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.76 | $3.52 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.88 | $3.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.47 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.85 | $0.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.36 | $0.62 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
North Cornwall, PA
Afternoon in North Cornwall on Sunday
Local time
3:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
10 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
16m 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 for this entire 9.7-mile journey, with absolutely no highway time. You'll primarily navigate using Schaeffer Road, Stiegel Pike, and Cornwall Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.9 miles on Schaeffer Road. This road profile indicates a drive where you'll be making frequent adjustments, likely passing through communities and varied terrain rather than a consistent, fast-paced highway experience. The lack of highway use means you'll be more engaged with the immediate surroundings.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.9 mi on Schaeffer Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in near PA 419; PA 897 / Heidelberg Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 16m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (PA 419; PA 897 / Heidelberg Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8.6 miles (PA 419 / Freeman Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.4 miles (Furnace Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 9.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.9 miles on Schaeffer 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: at 2.5 miles (PA 419; PA 897 / Heidelberg Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8.6 miles (PA 419 / Freeman Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.4 miles (Furnace 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 North Cornwall, 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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