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

The driving distance from Hettesheimer Corners, PA to Jenks, PA is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.5 miles (8.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
8.24 mi
00h 14m
Flight
5.48 mi
8.82 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.48 mi
Kilometers
8.82 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.24 mi
Kilometers
13.26 km
Drive Time
00h 14m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jenks
Sat, Apr 18, 6:28 AM EDT
Return by in Hettesheimer Corners
Sat, Apr 18, 6:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hettesheimer Corners
2026-04-18T06:14
Arrive Jenks
Sat, Apr 18, 6:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:15 AM to 7:15 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:00 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
Noxen
PA

Township in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania

From Hettesheimer Corners
4.3 mi
00h 07m
To Jenks
3.9 mi
00h 07m

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
73°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 Jenks.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Tunkhannock Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Tunkhannock Highway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Tunkhannock Highway

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1932 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Jenks Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · Jenks Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto McMullian Hill Road

    855 ft · 38 sec · McMullian Hill Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · McMullian Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
134.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tunkhannock Highway
3.96 mi · 48%
Tunkhannock Road
2.56 mi · 31%
Jenks Road
1.09 mi · 13%
Stull Road
0.31 mi · 4%
Main Street
0.2 mi · 2%
Schenck Street
0.19 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Tunkhannock Highway

At the end of the road, turn left onto Tunkhannock Highway

3.6 mi · 00h 05m

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 14m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
5.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Noxen
00h 07m from Hettesheimer Corners
Leave By
8:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?

Noxen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.3 miles from Hettesheimer Corners and 3.9 miles from Jenks.

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

The direct path is about 5.5 miles (8.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 8:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.18 one way or $2.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 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 Jenks.

Stop Ideas Near Noxen

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

24 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

32 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

White Haven, PA

49 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 Jenks. Straight-line distance: 5.48 mi (8.82 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
Jenks

#2 Jenks

Township in Forest County, Pennsylvania

Population3,384
Coordinates41.4767400, -75.9760300
Altitude241
CountryUnited States
Start: Hettes Street (-76.061751, 41.430099)
End: McMullian Hill Road (-75.975885, 41.476754)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 13 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.29 gal
1.1 L · about $1.18
Round trip
$2.37
0.58 gal · 2.2 L
Estimated CO2
2.6 kg one way
Round trip: 5.2 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.18 $2.37
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.33 $2.67
Premium $4.95 $1.44 $2.87
Diesel $5.98 $1.73 $3.47

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 Jenks. The current time is 06:14:12.

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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.