Morrisville to Headlee Heights is 16 miles and takes about 25 minutes via I 79 and local roads, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Pennsylvania and covers a mixed driving profile. You'll experience a blend of highway and local road travel, making it a straightforward journey for a quick drive. With no planned stops and a short duration, this route is ideal for a simple transit between two points without significant time commitment.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 79
6.6 mi
7m
Garards Fort Road
3.7 mi
6m
Mapletown Road
2.2 mi
5m
Kirby Road
1.6 mi
3m
Roy E. Furman Highway
1 mi
1m
Kirby Fort Road
0.1 mi
<1m
Fordyce Road
<0.1 mi
<1m
Mount Morris Road
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 79
— 6.6 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morrisville, PA and Headlee Heights, PA.
1
Start on US 19
428 ft·15 sec·Mount Morris Road
2
Turn right onto PA 21
1.0 mi·1 min·Roy E. Furman Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·48 sec
Toward I 79 South: Morgantown
4
Merge onto I 79
6.6 mi·7 min·I 79
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 7Toward Garards Fort, KirbyUse the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn left onto Kirby Road
187 ft·4 sec·Kirby Road
7
Continue on Kirby Fort Road
0.1 mi·12 sec·Kirby Fort Road
8
Continue on Kirby Road
1.5 mi·2 min·Kirby Road
9
Turn sharp right onto Garards Fort Road
3.7 mi·6 min·Garards Fort Road
10
Continue on Fordyce Road
479 ft·13 sec·Fordyce Road
11
Continue on Mapletown Road
2.2 mi·5 min·Mapletown Road
12
Arrive at destination
Mapletown Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 6
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 10 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|PA 21 / Roy E. Furman Highway
Turn right onto PA 21 / Roy E. Furman Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
1 mi into trip|~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 79 South: Morgantown
Navigation decision point
Toward I 79 South: Morgantown
8
8 mi into trip|~9m in
Take the exit toward Garards Fort, Kirby
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 7
Toward Garards Fort, Kirby
4
8.3 mi into trip|~10m in|Kirby Road
Turn left onto Kirby Road
Navigation decision point
5
10 mi into trip|~13m in|Garards Fort Road
Turn sharp right onto Garards Fort Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.83 one way
$5.66 round trip
$4.49/gal25.4 MPG avg6 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.92
$3.10
$6.20
premium
$5.24
$3.30
$6.61
diesel
$5.35
$3.37
$6.74
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
4.8
0
$1.68
$0.77
Efficient EV
4
0
$1.40
$0.64
EV Truck/SUV
6.4
0
$2.24
$1.02
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Forecast as of May 25, 2026
Origin
Morrisville, PA
Evening
in Morrisville on Wednesday
Local time
5:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Areas Of Fog
SW 3 mph77% chanceLive forecast
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued May 24 at 5:57PM EDT until May 25 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued May 24 at 5:55PM EDT until May 25 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS State College PA
Destination
Headlee Heights, PA
Evening
in Headlee Heights on Wednesday
Local time
5:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
1 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
25m 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 is a mixed drive, with 41% of the route utilizing highway travel. You'll encounter a 6.6-mile stretch on I 79, offering a chance for consistent speed. Following this, expect to transition to local roads like Garards Fort Road and Mapletown Road. The character of the drive shifts from a more open highway feel to navigating more direct, potentially winding, local routes as you approach your destination. It's a dynamic route that keeps you engaged with changing road types.
41% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.6 mi on I 79.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near PA 21 / Roy E. Furman Highway.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 25m 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 0.1 miles (PA 21 / Roy E. Furman Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,414 ft968 ft
Total Climb
639 ft
Total Descent
450 ft
Highest Point
1,414 ft
~4.6 mi in
Elevation Range
446 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Morrisville, PA and Headlee Heights, PA, road signs point toward Garards Fort and Kirby.
Garards Fort
8 mi in|~9m
Kirby
8 mi in|~9m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 16 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.6 miles on I 79. 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 0.1 miles (PA 21 / Roy E. Furman Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
