How far is Waldeck, PA from East Hanover, PA?

The driving distance from Waldeck, PA to East Hanover, PA is about 26 miles (41.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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
25.99 mi
00h 36m
Flight
17.59 mi
28.31 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.59 mi
Kilometers
28.31 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.99 mi
Kilometers
41.82 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Hanover
Thu, Oct 15, 2:26 PM EDT
Return by in Waldeck
Thu, Oct 15, 3:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waldeck
2026-10-15T13:49
Arrive East Hanover
Thu, Oct 15, 2:26 PM 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
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Waldeck
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Cleona
PA

Borough in central Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

From Waldeck
11.2 mi
00h 18m
To East Hanover
14.8 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph N
Destination
53°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Waldeck and East Hanover.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Waldeck and East Hanover.

  1. 1

    Start on Stiegel Pike

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Stiegel Pike

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Heidelberg Avenue

    812 ft · 16 sec · Heidelberg Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on South 5th Avenue

    6.2 mi · 11 min · South 5th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Cumberland Street

    2094 ft · 57 sec · East Cumberland Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Lincoln Avenue

    538 ft · 20 sec · South Lincoln Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Chestnut Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Chestnut Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South 16th Street

    105 m · 15 sec · South 16th Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Cumberland Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Cumberland Street

  9. 9

    Continue on East Penn Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Penn Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North White Oak Street

    1142 ft · 39 sec · North White Oak Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Bellegrove Road

    6.4 mi · 11 min · Bellegrove Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Jonestown Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Jonestown Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Crooked Road

    16 m · 2 sec · Crooked Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Crooked Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Waldeck and East Hanover.

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
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bellegrove Road
6.4 mi · 25%
South 5th Avenue
6.18 mi · 24%
Stiegel Pike
2.49 mi · 10%
East Main Street
1.6 mi · 6%
Chestnut Street
1.46 mi · 6%
East Penn Avenue
1.36 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Bellegrove Road

Continue on Bellegrove Road

6.4 mi · 00h 11m

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 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
17.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cleona
00h 18m from Waldeck
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Waldeck and Mostly Cloudy near East Hanover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Waldeck to East Hanover?

The road trip is about 26 miles (41.8 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?

Cleona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Waldeck and 14.8 miles from East Hanover.

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

The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.11 one way or $8.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Waldeck and Mostly Cloudy near East Hanover.

Stop Ideas Near Cleona

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

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

RAIL

Elizabethtown station

24 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

26 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Middletown

27 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

35 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waldeck and East Hanover. Straight-line distance: 17.59 mi (28.31 km).

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#1 Waldeck

Situated in the southeastern part of Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, this small unincorporated community lies at an elevation of approximately 646 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates40.2684300, -76.3041200
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
East Hanover

#2 East Hanover

Township in western Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

Population2,971
Coordinates40.3975900, -76.5919100
Altitude138
CountryUnited States
Start: Stiegel Pike (-76.304055, 40.268398)
End: Crooked Road (-76.591867, 40.397631)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.92 gal
3.47 L · about $4.11
Round trip
$8.21
1.84 gal · 6.94 L
Estimated CO2
8.2 kg one way
Round trip: 16.4 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $4.11 $8.21
Mid-grade $4.93 $4.53 $9.06
Premium $5.31 $4.88 $9.76
Diesel $6.55 $6.03 $12.05

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Waldeck and East Hanover. The current time is 13:49:45.

Distance to Other Cities

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