Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
30.6 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chartiers, PA
RDNE Stock project
Ryerson Station, PA
Brent Singleton
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.
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Chartiers, PA and Ryerson Station, PA.
Start on Chartiers Road
Turn right onto 3rd Street
Turn left onto Main
Turn right onto 1st Street
Turn slight right onto PA 188
Continue on PA 188
Turn right onto PA 21
Turn right onto US 19; PA 21
Continue on PA 21
Continue on PA 18; PA 21
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 30.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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.
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.
Turn right onto 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Main
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto 1st Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto PA 21 / Roy E. Furman Highway
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 19; PA 21 / East High Street
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$5.41 one way
$10.82 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.92 | $5.93 | $11.85 |
| premium | $5.24 | $6.32 | $12.64 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $6.45 | $12.89 |
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, 2026-06-01.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Chartiers on Wednesday
Local time
6:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Evening in Ryerson Station on Wednesday
Local time
6:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Mostly Clear
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
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.
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.
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.
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 flat terrain
Total Climb
638 ft
Total Descent
708 ft
Highest Point
1,434 ft
~26.2 mi in
Elevation Range
511 ft
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 30.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m 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.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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