How far is Hershey, PA from South Fallsburg, NY?
The driving distance from Hershey, PA to South Fallsburg, NY is about 191.7 miles (308.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144.5 miles (232.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 10m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Borough in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hershey and South Fallsburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hershey and South Fallsburg.
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Start on the route
24 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto West Chocolate Avenue
68 m · 12 sec · West Chocolate Avenue
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Turn right onto Park Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Park Avenue
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Turn right onto Hersheypark Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Hersheypark Drive
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Turn left onto Laudermilch Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Laudermilch Road
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Continue on Old Laudermilch Road
2887 ft · 45 sec · Old Laudermilch Road
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Turn straight onto Laudermilch Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · Laudermilch Road
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Continue on Bow Creek Road
2174 ft · 46 sec · Bow Creek Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 81 North: Allentown, Hazleton
1427 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
105.4 mi · 2 hr 3 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I-84 east, US 6 east
2101 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left
1448 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mt Pocono, Milford
2050 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East: Milford
30.4 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 739: Lords Valley , Dingmans Ferry
1604 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto PA-739
1.4 km · 2 min · PA-739
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Turn right onto Well Road
5.5 mi · 10 min · Well Road
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Turn right
7 mi · 12 min
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Continue on State Route 55
4 mi · 6 min · State Route 55
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Continue on Board Road
6.2 mi · 9 min · Board Road
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Continue on State Route 55
2.7 mi · 4 min · State Route 55
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Continue on White Lake Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · White Lake Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 17B
7.6 mi · 11 min · State Highway 17B
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Take the ramp slight right toward NY 17 East: New York
980 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 42: Monticello, Kiamesha
1484 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NY 42 North: Kiamesha
133 m · 20 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 42
1.9 mi · 3 min · State Highway 42
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Continue on Main Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Laurel Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Laurel Avenue
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Turn left onto Park Place
949 ft · 44 sec · Park Place
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Turn left onto Elm Drive
645 ft · 28 sec · Elm Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Elm Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hershey and South Fallsburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
American Legion Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
105 mi · 02h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Cloudy leaving Hershey and Sunny near South Fallsburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hershey to South Fallsburg?
The road trip is about 191.7 miles (308.5 km) and usually takes 04h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Laurel Run is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.8 miles from Hershey and 95.9 miles from South Fallsburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 144.5 miles (232.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.22 one way or $60.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Hershey and Sunny near South Fallsburg.
Stop Ideas Near Laurel Run
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Laurel Run.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hershey and South Fallsburg. Straight-line distance: 144.47 mi (232.51 km).
#1 Hershey
Census designated place
| Population | 14,257 |
| Coordinates | 40.2859200, -76.6502500 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Fallsburg
Census designated place
| Population | 2,870 |
| Coordinates | 41.7206500, -74.6343300 |
| Altitude | 386 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Fallsburg (-74.63433, 41.72065)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 309 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.46 | $30.22 | $60.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $33.34 | $66.68 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $35.91 | $71.83 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $44.34 | $88.69 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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