Newtown, PA to Ryerson Station, PA is 41.3 miles and takes about 1h 11m via Roy E. Furman Highway and William Flynn Highway, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Pennsylvania and the Northeast region, offering a straightforward journey. Expect a local road feel for the entirety of this trip, with no highway driving involved. It's a relatively short distance, making it a convenient option for a single-day excursion.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Roy E. Furman Highway
20.8 mi
36m
William Flynn Highway
6.9 mi
7m
Bobtown Road
5.1 mi
9m
Garards Fort Road
3.7 mi
6m
East High Street
1.8 mi
5m
Kirby Road
1.5 mi
2m
Main Street
0.6 mi
1m
Budapest Road
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Roy E. Furman Highway
— 20.8 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newtown, PA and Ryerson Station, PA.
1
Start on Budapest Road
67 ft·8 sec·Budapest Road
2
Continue on Budapest Road
0.2 mi·48 sec·Budapest Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto Bobtown Road
5.1 mi·9 min·Bobtown Road
4
Turn left onto Garards Fort Road
3.7 mi·6 min·Garards Fort Road
5
Turn sharp left onto Kirby Road
1.5 mi·2 min·Kirby Road
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·46 sec
7
Merge onto I 79
6.9 mi·7 min·William Flynn Highway
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·55 sec
Toward PA 21: Masontown, Waynesburg
9
Turn right onto PA 21
1.1 mi·1 min·Roy E. Furman Highway
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn right onto US 19; PA 21
1.8 mi·5 min·East High Street
Use the right lane.
11
Continue on PA 21
0.6 mi·1 min·Main Street
12
Continue on PA 18; PA 21
20 mi·34 min·Roy E. Furman Highway
Use the straight lane.
13
Arrive at destination
PA 21
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 20.7 miles from Newtown, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 19.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|Bobtown Road
At end of road, turn left onto Bobtown Road
Navigation decision point
5
9.1 mi into trip|~16m in|Kirby Road
Turn sharp left onto Kirby Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
17.9 mi into trip|~27m in
Take the exit toward PA 21: Masontown, Waynesburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward PA 21: Masontown, Waynesburg
5
18.2 mi into trip|~28m in|PA 21 / Roy E. Furman Highway
Turn right onto PA 21 / Roy E. Furman Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
19.2 mi into trip|~30m 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
$7.30 one way
$14.61 round trip
$4.49/gal25.4 MPG avg15 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.92
$8.00
$16.00
premium
$5.24
$8.53
$17.05
diesel
$5.35
$8.70
$17.40
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging
· 0 stops
· 64% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
12.4
0
$4.34
$1.98
Efficient EV
10.3
0
$3.61
$1.65
EV Truck/SUV
16.5
0
$5.78
$2.64
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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 19, 2026
Origin
Newtown, PA
Evening
in Newtown on Wednesday
Local time
7:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Partly Cloudy
S 5 mph8% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued May 19 at 12:01AM EDT by NWS State College PA
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued May 18 at 2:10PM EDT until May 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Destination
Ryerson Station, PA
Evening
in Ryerson Station on Wednesday
Local time
7:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 6 mph8% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued May 19 at 12:01AM EDT by NWS State College PA
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued May 18 at 2:10PM EDT until May 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 11m 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 route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with a 0% highway share. You'll navigate primarily on Roy E. Furman Highway, William Flynn Highway, and Bobtown Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 20.8 miles on Roy E. Furman Highway. Prepare for a dynamic driving experience with frequent turns and changes in road type as you make your way through local terrain.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.8 mi on Roy E. Furman Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 0.2 miles in near Bobtown Road.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 11m 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 0.2 miles (Bobtown Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.1 miles (Kirby Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 17.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,438 ft935 ft
Total Climb
1,141 ft
Total Descent
1,176 ft
Highest Point
1,438 ft
~14.8 mi in
Elevation Range
503 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Newtown, PA to Ryerson Station, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Waynesburg along the way.
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.
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.8 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: at 0.2 miles (Bobtown Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.1 miles (Kirby Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 17.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Ryerson Station, PA before heading back.
