Origin
Morrisville, PA
Late night in Morrisville on Sunday
Local time
12:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Morrisville, PA to Newtown, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
19 mi
31 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Morrisville, PA
Jack Pace
Newtown, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
This short 19.1-mile drive from Morrisville, PA to Newtown, PA is a quick 26-minute trip that stays entirely within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania. With no highway driving and a straightforward route using roads like Roy E and I 79 South, it's perfectly suited as a single-day excursion. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $3, making it an economical option for a quick getaway. Given its brief duration and local character, this route doesn't require an overnight stay; you'll be at your destination before you know it.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 79 | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| Bobtown Road | 5.1 mi | 9m |
| Garards Fort Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Kirby Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Roy E. Furman Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Budapest Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Kirby Fort 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 Newtown, 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 7
Toward Garards Fort, Kirby
Use 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
Turn right onto Bobtown Road
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Bobtown Road
11
Turn right onto Budapest Road
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Budapest Road
12
Continue on Budapest Road
67 ft
·
2 sec
·
Budapest Road
13
Arrive at destination
Budapest Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 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
$3.15 one way
$6.30 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.68 | $7.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.19 | $8.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.66 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.22 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Newtown, PA
Late night in Newtown on Sunday
Local time
12:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°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
9 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
30m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with 0% highway share. The entire 19.1 miles are on local roads, meaning you'll be navigating through communities and likely encountering traffic lights and intersections frequently. While there isn't a 'longest stretch' to speak of due to the numerous turns, the road will feel connected to the local landscape throughout. This isn't a high-speed journey; it's more about experiencing the area directly as you make your way from point A to point B.
35% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 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 Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 30m drive. You will face about 7 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Newtown, PA, road signs point toward Garards Fort and Kirby.
Garards Fort
8 mi in
|
~9m
Kirby
8 mi in
|
~9m
About the Cities
Arriving in Newtown, PA
Full guide →Newtown is a township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Surrounded by beautiful farmlands, this small town was also the location where the movie Signs was filmed in part. It is a cute town with plenty of places to visit, eat and see.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 19 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
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 Newtown, 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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