How far is East Hanover, PA from Waldeck, PA?

The driving distance from East Hanover, PA to Waldeck, PA is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.29 mi
00h 38m
Flight
17.59 mi
28.31 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.59 mi
Kilometers
28.31 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.29 mi
Kilometers
35.87 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waldeck
Thu, Oct 15, 1:37 PM EDT
Return by in East Hanover
Thu, Oct 15, 2:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Hanover
2026-10-15T12:59
Arrive Waldeck
Thu, Oct 15, 1:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in East Hanover
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Cleona
PA

Borough in central Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

From East Hanover
11.1 mi
00h 19m
To Waldeck
11.2 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph N
Destination
54°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between East Hanover and Waldeck.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Crooked Road

    16 m · 5 sec · Crooked Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Jonestown Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Jonestown Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Bellegrove Road

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Bellegrove Road

  4. 4

    Continue on North White Oak Street

    1142 ft · 46 sec · North White Oak Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on West Penn Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Penn Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Cumberland Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Cumberland Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South 16th Street

    105 m · 16 sec · South 16th Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Chestnut Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Chestnut Street

    1.2 km · 3 min · Chestnut Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South 5th Avenue

    3.3 mi · 6 min · South 5th Avenue

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on South 5th Avenue

    2.8 mi · 5 min · South 5th Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Heidelberg Avenue

    812 ft · 21 sec · Heidelberg Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Stiegel Pike

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Stiegel Pike

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stiegel Pike

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Hanover and Waldeck.

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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bellegrove Road
6.4 mi · 29%
South 5th Avenue
6.09 mi · 27%
Stiegel Pike
2.49 mi · 11%
Chestnut Street
1.88 mi · 8%
East Main Street
1.6 mi · 7%
West Penn Avenue
1.36 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Bellegrove Road

Turn right onto Bellegrove Road

6.4 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
17.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cleona
00h 19m from East Hanover
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving East Hanover and Mostly Cloudy near Waldeck.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Hanover to Waldeck?

The road trip is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cleona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from East Hanover and 11.2 miles from Waldeck.

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

The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.53 one way or $7.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around East Hanover and Mostly Cloudy near Waldeck.

Stop Ideas Near Cleona

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

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

RAIL

Elizabethtown station

24 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Middletown

27 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

35 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Hanover and Waldeck. Straight-line distance: 17.59 mi (28.31 km).

East Hanover

#1 East Hanover

Township in western Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

Population2,971
Coordinates40.3975900, -76.5919100
Altitude138
CountryUnited States
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#2 Waldeck

Situated in the southeastern part of Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, this small unincorporated community lies at an elevation of approximately 646 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates40.2684300, -76.3041200
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Start: East Hanover (-76.59191, 40.39759)
End: Waldeck (-76.30412, 40.26843)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.79 gal
2.98 L · about $3.53
Round trip
$7.05
1.58 gal · 5.96 L
Estimated CO2
7 kg one way
Round trip: 14 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $3.53 $7.05
Mid-grade $4.93 $3.89 $7.78
Premium $5.31 $4.19 $8.38
Diesel $6.55 $5.17 $10.35

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between East Hanover and Waldeck. The current time is 12:59:12.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.