How far is Falls, PA from Hettesheimer Corners, PA?

The driving distance from Falls, PA to Hettesheimer Corners, PA is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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
17.58 mi
00h 36m
Flight
11.22 mi
18.06 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.22 mi
Kilometers
18.06 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.58 mi
Kilometers
28.29 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hettesheimer Corners
Sat, Apr 18, 3:56 AM EDT
Return by in Falls
Sat, Apr 18, 4:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Falls
2026-04-18T03:19
Arrive Hettesheimer Corners
Sat, Apr 18, 3:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Falls
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Vernon
PA

Township of Pennsylvania

From Falls
8.8 mi
00h 18m
To Hettesheimer Corners
8.8 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SE
Destination
53°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Falls and Hettesheimer Corners.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Falls and Hettesheimer Corners.

  1. 1

    Start on Falls Road

    1454 ft · 47 sec · Falls Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Sullivans Trail

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Sullivans Trail

  3. 3

    Turn right

    7.4 mi · 14 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Graveyard Hill Road

    3.7 mi · 9 min · Graveyard Hill Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Tunkhannock Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Tunkhannock Highway

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Lutes Corner Road

    1402 ft · 40 sec · Lutes Corner Road

  7. 7

    Turn left

    2.2 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

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

    1075 ft · 51 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Stull Road

    1615 ft · 56 sec · Stull Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Schenck Street

    1022 ft · 46 sec · Schenck Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Tannery Street

    88 m · 19 sec · Tannery Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Hettes Street

    122 m · 18 sec · Hettes Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hettes Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Falls and Hettesheimer Corners.

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
13 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
73.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Graveyard Hill Road
3.71 mi · 21%
Sullivans Trail
1.53 mi · 9%
Tunkhannock Highway
1.39 mi · 8%
Stull Road
0.31 mi · 2%
Falls Road
0.28 mi · 2%
Lutes Corner Road
0.27 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

7.39 mi · 00h 14m

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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
11.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vernon
00h 18m from Falls
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Falls and Partly Cloudy near Hettesheimer Corners.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Falls to Hettesheimer Corners?

The road trip is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Falls and 8.8 miles from Hettesheimer Corners.

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

The direct path is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.53 one way or $5.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Falls and Partly Cloudy near Hettesheimer Corners.

Stop Ideas Near Vernon

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

23 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

24 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

White Haven, PA

47 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Falls and Hettesheimer Corners. Straight-line distance: 11.22 mi (18.06 km).

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#1 Falls

City in United States of America

Population1,851
Coordinates41.4606300, -75.8488100
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hettesheimer Corners

Hettesheimer Corners is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.4300800, -76.0615900
Altitude331
CountryUnited States
Start: Falls (-75.84881, 41.46063)
End: Hettesheimer Corners (-76.06159, 41.43008)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.62 gal
2.35 L · about $2.53
Round trip
$5.07
1.24 gal · 4.7 L
Estimated CO2
5.5 kg one way
Round trip: 11 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.53 $5.07
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.85 $5.70
Premium $4.95 $3.07 $6.14
Diesel $5.98 $3.71 $7.42

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Falls and Hettesheimer Corners. The current time is 03:19:46.

Distance to Other Cities

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