Origin
Morrisville, PA
Late night in Morrisville on Tuesday
Local time
5:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Morrisville, PA to Jefferson, 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
10m
Distance
6.9 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 10m
★
6 AM
0h 10m
★
8 AM
0h 12m
10 AM
0h 11m
12 PM
0h 11m
3 PM
0h 11m
5 PM
0h 12m
8 PM
0h 10m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Morrisville, PA
Jack Pace
Jefferson, PA
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Morrisville, PA to Jefferson, PA is 6.9 miles and takes about 10m via Jefferson Road, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Pennsylvania, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given the minimal travel time and distance, it's ideal for a quick errand or connecting to a larger journey. You won't encounter major highway driving, making it a straightforward surface road experience. Plan for this to be a very brief segment of your travels.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Road | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Greene Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Roy E. Furman Highway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Mount Morris Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Pine Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Jefferson Road
— 4.4 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morrisville, PA and Jefferson, PA.
1
Start on US 19
428 ft
·
15 sec
·
Mount Morris Road
2
Turn right onto PA 21
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Roy E. Furman Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto PA 188
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Jefferson Road
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on PA 188
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Greene Street
5
Continue on PA 188
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Jefferson Road
6
Turn right onto Pine Street
193 ft
·
5 sec
·
Pine Street
7
Arrive at destination
Pine Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 6.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
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.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
PA 188 / Jefferson Road
Turn left onto PA 188 / Jefferson Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
6.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Pine Street
Turn right onto Pine Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.14 one way
$2.29 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.25 | $2.51 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.34 | $2.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.52 | $3.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.72 | $0.33 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.60 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Jefferson, PA
Late night in Jefferson on Tuesday
Local time
5:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°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
2 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
10m 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 drive is entirely on surface roads, with no highway segments. Your longest continuous stretch will be 4.4 miles on Jefferson Road before reaching Greene Street. Expect a local road feel throughout the 6.9 miles, with potential for traffic signals and lower speed limits typical of non-highway travel. The entire 10-minute duration will be spent navigating local streets.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.4 mi on Jefferson Road.
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 0.1 miles in near PA 21 / Roy E. Furman Highway.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Morrisville, PA to Jefferson, PA is easy. At 10m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 0.2 miles (PA 188 / Jefferson Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.8 miles (Pine Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 10m. Total distance: 6.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
10m 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 4.4 miles on Jefferson Road. 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 0.2 miles (PA 188 / Jefferson Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.8 miles (Pine 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 Jefferson, 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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