Origin
Waldeck, PA
Evening in Waldeck on Thursday
Local time
5:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Waldeck, PA to North Cornwall, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
16m
Distance
9.7 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Waldeck, PA
Haneul Trac
North Cornwall, PA
Howard Senton
Trip Overview
This quick 9.7-mile trip from Waldeck to North Cornwall, Pennsylvania, will only take about 16 minutes to complete, making it a perfect short excursion. With a minimal fuel cost of around $2, this drive is incredibly budget-friendly. Since it's such a short distance, it's easily manageable as a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. The route primarily utilizes local roads, suggesting a more connected-to-the-landscape experience rather than high-speed travel. Given its brevity and local road focus, it offers a straightforward journey through the Northeast region of Pennsylvania.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 9.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this entire 9.7-mile journey, with absolutely no highway time. You'll primarily navigate using Schaeffer Road, Stiegel Pike, and Cornwall Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.9 miles on Schaeffer Road. This road profile indicates a drive where you'll be making frequent adjustments, likely passing through communities and varied terrain rather than a consistent, fast-paced highway experience. The lack of highway use means you'll be more engaged with the immediate surroundings.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Schaeffer Road is the longest continuous segment at about 5.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 around 2.5 miles in near PA 419; PA 897 / Heidelberg Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 16m 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: at 2.5 miles (PA 419; PA 897 / Heidelberg Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8.6 miles (PA 419 / Freeman Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.4 miles (Furnace Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
2.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
PA 419; PA 897 / Heidelberg Avenue
Turn left onto PA 419; PA 897 / Heidelberg Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
8.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
PA 419 / Freeman Road
At end of road, turn right onto PA 419 / Freeman Road
Navigation decision point
4
9.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Furnace Street
Turn left onto Furnace Street
Navigation decision point
5
9.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Hillside Street
Turn right onto Hillside Street
Navigation decision point
5
9.6 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Park Street
Turn left onto Park Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Schaeffer Road | 5.9 mi | 10m |
| Stiegel Pike | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| Cornwall Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Heidelberg Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Furnace Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Hillside Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Freeman Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Park Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Schaeffer Road
— 5.9 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waldeck, PA and North Cornwall, PA.
1
Start on PA 501
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Stiegel Pike
2
Turn left onto PA 419; PA 897
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Heidelberg Avenue
3
Turn left onto PA 419
5.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Schaeffer Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto PA 419
354 ft
·
12 sec
·
Freeman Road
5
Turn right onto Cornwall Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Cornwall Road
6
Turn left onto Furnace Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Furnace Street
7
Turn right onto Hillside Street
513 ft
·
27 sec
·
Hillside Street
8
Turn left onto Park Street
308 ft
·
13 sec
·
Park Street
9
Arrive at destination
Park Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.61 one way
$3.22 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.76 | $3.52 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.88 | $3.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.47 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.85 | $0.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.36 | $0.62 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
North Cornwall, PA
Evening in North Cornwall on Thursday
Local time
5:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
6 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
16m on the road
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Waldeck, PA to North Cornwall, PA covers 9.7 miles and takes about 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Schaeffer Road, Stiegel Pike, Cornwall Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.8 miles from Waldeck, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.61 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 16m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (PA 419; PA 897 / Heidelberg Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8.6 miles (PA 419 / Freeman Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.4 miles (Furnace Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Waldeck, PA to North Cornwall, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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