Chartiers to Ryerson Station is 30.6 miles and takes about 56 minutes via Roy E. Furman Highway and Jefferson Road, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania, traversing the Northeast region. Expect a drive primarily on surface roads, making it a straightforward, relatively short excursion. It’s a good option if you’re looking for a quick drive without extensive highway time, perfect for a single-day adventure.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Roy E. Furman Highway
19.9 mi
34m
Jefferson Road
3.1 mi
4m
Greene Street
1.9 mi
2m
Chartiers Road
1.9 mi
4m
East High Street
1.8 mi
5m
1st Street
0.7 mi
1m
3rd Street
0.6 mi
1m
Main Street
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Roy E. Furman Highway
— 19.9 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chartiers, PA and Ryerson Station, PA.
1
Start on Chartiers Road
1.9 mi·4 min·Chartiers Road
2
Turn right onto 3rd Street
0.6 mi·1 min·3rd Street
3
Turn left onto Main
0.1 mi·18 sec·Main
4
Turn right onto 1st Street
0.7 mi·1 min·1st Street
5
Turn slight right onto PA 188
1.9 mi·2 min·Greene Street
6
Continue on PA 188
3.1 mi·4 min·Jefferson Road
7
Turn right onto PA 21
0.1 mi·13 sec·Roy E. Furman Highway
8
Turn right onto US 19; PA 21
1.8 mi·5 min·East High Street
Use the right lane.
9
Continue on PA 21
0.6 mi·1 min·Main Street
10
Continue on PA 18; PA 21
20 mi·34 min·Roy E. Furman Highway
Use the straight lane.
11
Arrive at destination
PA 21
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 15.3 miles from Chartiers, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 5
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.9 and 8.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.9 mi into trip|~4m in|3rd Street
Turn right onto 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
4
2.5 mi into trip|~6m in|Main
Turn left onto Main
Navigation decision point
3
2.6 mi into trip|~6m in|1st Street
Turn right onto 1st Street
Navigation decision point
3
8.4 mi into trip|~15m in|PA 21 / Roy E. Furman Highway
Turn right onto PA 21 / Roy E. Furman Highway
Navigation decision point
5
8.5 mi into trip|~15m in|US 19; PA 21 / East High Street
Turn right onto US 19; PA 21 / East High Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.88 one way
$9.76 round trip
$4.05/gal25.4 MPG avg11 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.48
$5.40
$10.80
premium
$4.81
$5.79
$11.58
diesel
$4.80
$5.78
$11.56
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging
· 0 stops
· 64% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
9.2
0
$3.21
$1.47
Efficient EV
7.7
0
$2.68
$1.22
EV Truck/SUV
12.2
0
$4.28
$1.96
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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.
Forecast as of Jul 6, 2026
Origin
Chartiers, PA
Morning
in Chartiers on Sunday
Local time
11:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
NE 0 to 3 mph49% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 5 at 8:32PM EDT until July 5 at 11:30PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 5 at 8:30PM EDT until July 5 at 9:30PM EDT by NWS State College PA
Destination
Ryerson Station, PA
Morning
in Ryerson Station on Sunday
Local time
11:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
E 0 to 5 mph44% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 5 at 8:32PM EDT until July 5 at 11:30PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 5 at 8:30PM EDT until July 5 at 9:30PM EDT by NWS State College PA
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
1 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
56m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is entirely on surface roads, meaning you won't encounter any highway driving. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 19.9 miles along the Roy E. Furman Highway. You'll likely notice the transition to more local roads as you progress, with frequent intersections and changes in speed limits. Expect to navigate through communities rather than bypass them.
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: 19.9 mi on Roy E. Furman Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in near 3rd Street.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Chartiers, PA to Ryerson Station, PA is easy. At 56m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (Main): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (1st Street): Navigation decision point.
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.9 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 1.9 miles (3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (Main): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (1st Street): Navigation decision point.
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 Ryerson Station, PA before heading back.
