Origin
Chartiers, PA
Morning in Chartiers on Tuesday
Local time
9:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chartiers, PA to Headlee Heights, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
15.3 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chartiers, PA
RDNE Stock project
Headlee Heights, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
Chartiers to Headlee Heights is 15.3 miles and takes about 31 minutes via Roy E. Furman Highway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive keeps you within Pennsylvania, traveling through the Northeast region from start to finish. Expect a route that involves frequent turns, making it more of a local exploration than a high-speed transit. It's a quick trip, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Roy E. Furman Highway | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| Havers Hill Road | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Chartiers Road | 2 mi | 4m |
| South Eighty Eight Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Colvin Road | 1.7 mi | 6m |
| Pine Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Robena Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Mapletown Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Roy E. Furman Highway
— 5.8 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chartiers, PA and Headlee Heights, PA.
1
Start on Chartiers Road
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Chartiers Road
2
Continue on Pine Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Pine Street
3
Continue on Havers Hill Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Havers Hill Road
4
Continue on Havers Hill Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Havers Hill Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto PA 21
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Roy E. Furman Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn right onto PA 88
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
South Eighty Eight Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn right onto Robena Road
107 ft
·
4 sec
·
Robena Road
8
Keep slight left at fork onto Colvin Road
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Colvin Road
9
At end of road, turn left onto Colvin Road
0.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Colvin Road
10
At end of road, turn right onto Mapletown Road
46 ft
·
1 sec
·
Mapletown Road
11
Arrive at destination
Mapletown Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 5.8 and 15.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
5.8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
PA 21 / Roy E. Furman Highway
At end of road, turn left onto PA 21 / Roy E. Furman Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
11.5 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
PA 88 / South Eighty Eight Road
Turn right onto PA 88 / South Eighty Eight Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
13.6 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Colvin Road
Keep slight left at fork onto Colvin Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
14.5 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Colvin Road
At end of road, turn left onto Colvin Road
Navigation decision point
4
15.3 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Mapletown Road
At end of road, turn right onto Mapletown Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.54 one way
$5.07 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.78 | $5.56 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.97 | $5.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.38 | $6.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.73 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Headlee Heights, PA
Morning in Headlee Heights on Tuesday
Local time
9:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°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
12 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
31m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a turn-heavy local drive, with no highway mileage to speak of, meaning you'll be navigating local roads for the entire 15.3 miles. The longest stretch without a turn is 5.8 miles along the Roy E. Furman Highway. You'll be following roads like Havers Hill Road and Chartiers Road, which suggests a journey that winds through communities rather than bypassing them. Prepare for a driving experience that requires constant attention to navigation as you make your way.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.8 mi on Roy E. Furman Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 5.8 miles in near PA 21 / Roy E. Furman Highway.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 31m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.8 miles (PA 21 / Roy E. Furman Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.5 miles (PA 88 / South Eighty Eight Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.6 miles (Colvin Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 15.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.8 miles on Roy E. Furman Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.8 miles (PA 21 / Roy E. Furman Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.5 miles (PA 88 / South Eighty Eight Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.6 miles (Colvin Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Fort Necessity National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Headlee Heights, PA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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