Origin
Tunkhannock, PA
Afternoon in Tunkhannock on Saturday
Local time
3:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
13 mi
21 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tunkhannock, PA
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Hettesheimer Corners, PA
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The drive from Tunkhannock, PA to Hettesheimer Corners, PA covers 13 miles and takes about 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Tunkhannock Highway, PA 29, Hunter Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.5 miles on Tunkhannock Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.16 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tunkhannock Highway | 7.5 mi | 11m |
| PA 29 | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Hunter Highway | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Stull Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Bridge Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Schenck Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Hettes Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Tunkhannock, PA and Hettesheimer Corners, PA.
Start on PA 29
Continue on PA 29
Continue on PA 29
Continue on PA 29
Take the exit onto PA 29
At end of road, turn right onto T321
Turn left onto Stull Road
Turn right onto T331
Turn right onto T323
Turn left onto T332
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Depart onto PA 29 / Bridge Street
Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn right onto T321 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Stull Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto T331 / Schenck Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto T332 / Hettes Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.16 one way
$4.31 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.36 | $4.72 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.52 | $5.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.62 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.14 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Tunkhannock on Saturday
Local time
3:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Hettesheimer Corners on Saturday
Local time
3:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
13 mi in 22m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near PA 29 / Bridge Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 22m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (PA 29 / Bridge Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.1 miles (T321 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.4 miles (Stull Road): Navigation decision point.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 13 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (20%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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