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

The driving distance from Hettesheimer Corners, PA to Falls, PA is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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
15.68 mi
00h 25m
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
15.68 mi
Kilometers
25.23 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Falls
Sat, Apr 18, 5:15 AM EDT
Return by in Hettesheimer Corners
Sat, Apr 18, 5:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hettesheimer Corners
2026-04-18T04:49
Arrive Falls
Sat, Apr 18, 5:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hettesheimer Corners
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 Hettesheimer Corners
8.8 mi
00h 13m
To Falls
6.9 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
74°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hettes Street

    122 m · 20 sec · Hettes Street

  2. 2

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

    88 m · 16 sec · Tannery Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Schenck Street

    1022 ft · 47 sec · Schenck Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Stull Road

    1615 ft · 56 sec · Stull Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1075 ft · 53 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Tunkhannock Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Tunkhannock Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Lutes Corner Road

    1402 ft · 39 sec · Lutes Corner Road

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Tunkhannock Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Tunkhannock Highway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Graveyard Hill Road

    3.7 mi · 9 min · Graveyard Hill Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    5.1 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Sullivans Trail

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Sullivans Trail

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Falls Road

    1454 ft · 40 sec · Falls Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Falls Road

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
89.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Graveyard Hill Road
3.71 mi · 24%
Tunkhannock Road
2.19 mi · 14%
Sullivans Trail
1.53 mi · 10%
Tunkhannock Highway
1.39 mi · 9%
Stull Road
0.31 mi · 2%
Falls Road
0.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

5.07 mi · 00h 10m

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 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
11.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vernon
00h 13m from Hettesheimer Corners
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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 Hettesheimer Corners and 6.9 miles from Falls.

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 4.5 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 7:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.25 one way or $4.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Hettesheimer Corners and Falls. Straight-line distance: 11.22 mi (18.06 km).

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#1 Hettesheimer Corners

Hettesheimer Corners is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.4300800, -76.0615900
Altitude331
CountryUnited States
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#2 Falls

City in United States of America

Population1,851
Coordinates41.4606300, -75.8488100
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Start: Hettes Street (-76.061751, 41.430099)
End: Falls Road (-75.848784, 41.460669)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.55 gal
2.09 L · about $2.25
Round trip
$4.49
1.1 gal · 4.18 L
Estimated CO2
4.9 kg one way
Round trip: 9.8 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.25 $4.49
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.53 $5.06
Premium $4.95 $2.72 $5.45
Diesel $5.98 $3.29 $6.58

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 Hettesheimer Corners and Falls. The current time is 04:49:49.

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.