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Trip from Ryerson Station, PA to Waynesburg, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

39m

Distance

21.4 mi

34 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 36m ★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Ryerson Station, PA, PA

Ryerson Station, PA

Brent Singleton

borough of Pennsylvania, USA

Waynesburg, PA

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Trip Overview

Ryerson Station, PA to Waynesburg, PA is 21.4 miles and takes about 39 minutes via Roy E. Furman Highway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Northeast region and the state of Pennsylvania. Expect a local feel with frequent turns, making it a straightforward trip for those looking for a quick connection between these two points. Given its brief duration, it’s ideal for a same-day excursion or as a segment within a larger Pennsylvania journey.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Roy E. Furman Highway 19.8 mi 34m
West Greene Street 0.6 mi 1m
Main Street 0.6 mi 1m
West High Street 0.3 mi <1m
South Porter Street <0.1 mi <1m
South Richhill Street <0.1 mi <1m
North Porter Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Roy E. Furman Highway — 19.8 mi, about 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ryerson Station, PA and Waynesburg, PA.

1

Start on PA 21

20 mi · 34 min · Roy E. Furman Highway
2

Continue on PA 21

0.6 mi · 1 min · Main Street
3

Continue on PA 21

0.3 mi · 52 sec · West High Street
4

Turn right onto US 19; PA 21

432 ft · 20 sec · South Richhill Street
5

Turn left onto US 19; PA 21

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Greene Street
6

Turn left onto South Porter Street

467 ft · 14 sec · South Porter Street
7

Arrive at destination

North Porter Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

3 of 3

3 decision points cluster between mile 20.6 and 21.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
20.6 mi into trip | ~36m in | US 19; PA 21 / South Richhill Street

Turn right onto US 19; PA 21 / South Richhill Street

Navigation decision point

4
20.7 mi into trip | ~36m in | US 19; PA 21 / West Greene Street

Turn left onto US 19; PA 21 / West Greene Street

Navigation decision point

4
21.3 mi into trip | ~38m in | South Porter Street

Turn left onto South Porter Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.55 one way

$7.10 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $3.89 $7.77
premium $4.93 $4.15 $8.30
diesel $5.61 $4.72 $9.45

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 57% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.4 0 $2.25 $1.03
Efficient EV 5.4 0 $1.87 $0.86
EV Truck/SUV 8.6 0 $3.00 $1.37

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (57% 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 Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Ryerson Station, PA

Morning in Ryerson Station on Sunday

Local time

6:30 AM

EDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Waynesburg, PA

Morning in Waynesburg on Sunday

Local time

6:30 AM

EDT

Current temp

78°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

3 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

39m 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 route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' indicating you'll encounter numerous turns rather than long, straight stretches. With 0% highway share, you'll be on local roads for the entire 21.4 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 19.8 miles along the Roy E. Furman Highway, offering a brief period of consistent driving before the local roads take over again. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience with frequent adjustments needed.

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: 19.8 mi on Roy E. Furman Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

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 20.6 miles in near US 19; PA 21 / South Richhill Street.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Ryerson Station, PA to Waynesburg, PA is easy. At 39m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 20.6 miles (US 19; PA 21 / South Richhill Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.7 miles (US 19; PA 21 / West Greene Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.3 miles (South Porter Street): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 21.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

39m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 19.8 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 20.6 miles (US 19; PA 21 / South Richhill Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.7 miles (US 19; PA 21 / West Greene Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.3 miles (South Porter Street): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Waynesburg, 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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