Origin
Mount Carmel, PA
Late night in Mount Carmel on Sunday
Local time
12:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Carmel, 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
32m
Distance
17.2 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mount Carmel, PA
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Ryerson Station, PA
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Trip Overview
Mount Carmel, PA to Ryerson Station, PA is 17.2 miles and takes about 32 minutes via Dragon Highway and Roy E. Furman Highway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Pennsylvania, connecting the Northeast region. Expect a route with frequent turns, characteristic of local drives, rather than long stretches of highway. It's ideal for a quick journey, allowing for flexibility in your schedule or for combining with other activities in the area.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dragon Highway | 8.1 mi | 9m |
| Roy E. Furman Highway | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| WV 891 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Woodruff Road | 2 mi | 7m |
| Earnest Hill | 0.9 mi | 3m |
| Mount Carmel Ridge Road | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Ernest Hill | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| CR 250/32 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dragon Highway
— 8.1 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Carmel, PA and Ryerson Station, PA.
1
Start on T377
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Mount Carmel Ridge Road
2
Continue on CR 250/32
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
CR 250/32
3
Turn right onto CH 250/10
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Ernest Hill
4
Continue on CH 98/4
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Earnest Hill
5
Turn sharp left onto CR 98
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Woodruff Road
6
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 98
1.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Woodruff Road
7
At end of road, turn right onto US 250
8.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Dragon Highway
8
Turn right onto WV 891
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
WV 891
9
Continue on PA 21
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Roy E. Furman Highway
10
Arrive at destination
PA 21
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 12.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
CH 250/10 / Ernest Hill
Turn right onto CH 250/10 / Ernest Hill
Navigation decision point
5
2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
CR 98 / Woodruff Road
Turn sharp left onto CR 98 / Woodruff Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
2.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
CR 98 / Woodruff Road
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 98 / Woodruff Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 250 / Dragon Highway
At end of road, turn right onto US 250 / Dragon Highway
Navigation decision point
3
12.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
WV 891
Turn right onto WV 891
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.85 one way
$5.70 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.12 | $6.25 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.34 | $6.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.80 | $7.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
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.
Destination
Ryerson Station, PA
Late night in Ryerson Station on Sunday
Local time
12:47 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
23 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
32m 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 a turn-heavy local route, with only 14% of the journey on highways. You'll navigate roads like Dragon Highway and Roy E. Furman Highway, experiencing a dynamic driving experience with frequent adjustments. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.1 miles on Dragon Highway. Be prepared for a varied road profile that demands attention, making it feel like a true local exploration rather than a monotonous cruise.
Only 14% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.1 mi on Dragon Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near CH 250/10 / Ernest Hill.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 32m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (CH 250/10 / Ernest Hill): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (CR 98 / Woodruff Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 2.3 miles (CR 98 / Woodruff Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 17.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (14%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.1 miles on Dragon 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: at 0.9 miles (CH 250/10 / Ernest Hill): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (CR 98 / Woodruff Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 2.3 miles (CR 98 / Woodruff Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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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