Origin
Jefferson, PA
Morning in Jefferson on Sunday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jefferson, PA to Ryerson Station, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
28.9 mi
46 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jefferson, PA
Tom Fisk
Ryerson Station, PA
Brent Singleton
Trip Overview
Jefferson, PA to Ryerson Station, PA is 28.9 miles and takes about 50m via Roy E. Furman Highway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within Pennsylvania, traversing the Northeast region. Expect a local drive with plenty of turns, making it a good option for a short, engaging journey. With minimal driving time, you'll have ample opportunity to explore both your starting point and destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Roy E. Furman Highway | 19.9 mi | 34m |
| Jefferson Road | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Greene Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| East High Street | 1.8 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Pine Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Roy E. Furman Highway
— 19.9 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jefferson, PA and Ryerson Station, PA.
1
Start on Pine Street
193 ft
·
10 sec
·
Pine Street
2
Turn left onto PA 188
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Jefferson Road
3
Continue on PA 188
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Greene Street
4
Continue on PA 188
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Jefferson Road
5
Turn right onto PA 21
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Roy E. Furman Highway
6
Turn right onto US 19; PA 21
1.8 mi
·
5 min
·
East High Street
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on PA 21
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
8
Continue on PA 18; PA 21
20 mi
·
34 min
·
Roy E. Furman Highway
Use the straight lane.
9
Arrive at destination
PA 21
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
PA 188 / Jefferson Road
Turn left onto PA 188 / Jefferson Road
Navigation decision point
3
6.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
PA 21 / Roy E. Furman Highway
Turn right onto PA 21 / Roy E. Furman Highway
Navigation decision point
5
6.8 mi into trip
|
~10m 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
$4.79 one way
$9.58 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.25 | $10.50 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.60 | $11.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.38 | $12.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.03 | $1.39 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.05 | $1.85 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Ryerson Station, PA
Morning in Ryerson Station on Sunday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°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
10 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
50m 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 route is characterized by its "Turn-heavy local drive" profile, with a 0% highway share. You'll primarily be on local roads like Roy E. Furman Highway and Jefferson Road. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 19.9 miles along Roy E. Furman Highway. The nature of these roads means you'll be making frequent adjustments, so keep your focus on the road ahead and enjoy the dynamic driving experience.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 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?
1/10
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 early in the drive near PA 188 / Jefferson Road.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Jefferson, PA to Ryerson Station, PA is easy. At 50m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (PA 188 / Jefferson Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles (PA 21 / Roy E. Furman Highway): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles (US 19; PA 21 / East High Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 28.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m 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.
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: near the start (PA 188 / Jefferson Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles (PA 21 / Roy E. Furman Highway): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles (US 19; PA 21 / East High Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ryerson Station, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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