How far is South Fallsburg, NY from Hershey, PA?
The driving distance from South Fallsburg, NY to Hershey, PA is about 190.9 miles (307.2 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Fallsburg and Hershey.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Fallsburg and Hershey.
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Start on Elm Drive
645 ft · 29 sec · Elm Drive
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Turn right onto Park Place
949 ft · 42 sec · Park Place
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Turn right onto Laurel Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Laurel Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 42
1.7 mi · 2 min · State Highway 42
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Take the ramp slight right toward NY 17 West: Binghamton
1481 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 17B: Raceway, Monticello
1539 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NY 17B West: Monticello, Raceway
158 m · 18 sec
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Continue on State Highway 17B
7.7 mi · 12 min · State Highway 17B
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Turn left onto White Lake Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · White Lake Road
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Continue on State Route 55
2.7 mi · 4 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
4 mi · 6 min · State Route 55
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Continue on Barryville-Shohola Bridge
7 mi · 12 min · Barryville-Shohola Bridge
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At the end of the road, turn left
5.5 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto PA-739
1.1 km · 1 min · PA-739
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Take the ramp right
1944 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
33.4 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 81 South: Wilkes-Barre
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
100.5 mi · 1 hr 57 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 934: Annville, Fort Indiantown Gap
1565 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto Fisher Avenue
3227 ft · 1 min · Fisher Avenue
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Turn right
882 ft · 36 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Allentown Boulevard
4.3 mi · 6 min · Allentown Boulevard
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Turn left onto Laudermilch Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Laudermilch Road
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Continue on Old Laudermilch Road
2887 ft · 45 sec · Old Laudermilch Road
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Continue on Laudermilch Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Laudermilch Road
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Turn right onto Hersheypark Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Hersheypark Drive
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Park Avenue
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Turn left
109 m · 30 sec
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Turn right
103 m · 25 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Fallsburg and Hershey.
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
101 mi · 01h 57m
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.
Sunny leaving South Fallsburg and Partly Cloudy near Hershey.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Fallsburg to Hershey?
The road trip is about 190.9 miles (307.2 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 95.2 miles from South Fallsburg and 95.7 miles from Hershey.
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 46.4 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 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 $29.98 one way or $59.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Fallsburg and Partly Cloudy near Hershey.
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.
Wilkes-Barre, PA
White Haven, PA
Scranton, PA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Fallsburg and Hershey. Straight-line distance: 144.47 mi (232.51 km).
#1 South Fallsburg
Census designated place
| Population | 2,870 |
| Coordinates | 41.7206500, -74.6343300 |
| Altitude | 386 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hershey
Census designated place
| Population | 14,257 |
| Coordinates | 40.2859200, -76.6502500 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hershey (-76.65025, 40.28592)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 307 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 22m |
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 | $4.45 | $29.98 | $59.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $33.58 | $67.16 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $36.27 | $72.55 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $43.87 | $87.74 |
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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