Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 29, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
16.9 mi
27 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Waynesburg, PA
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Headlee Heights, PA
Michael Taccetta
Waynesburg to Headlee Heights is 16.9 miles and takes about 28 minutes via I 79 and Garards Fort Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Pennsylvania and the Northeast region, offering a straightforward connection between two points. It's a quick drive that's easy to fit into any schedule, whether you're heading out for the day or just need to get from one place to another efficiently. You'll find yourself on a mix of highway and surface roads, making for a varied, but not overly long, driving experience.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 79 | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| Garards Fort Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Mapletown Road | 2.2 mi | 5m |
| Kirby Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Roy E. Furman Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Greene Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East High Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Kirby Fort Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Waynesburg, PA and Headlee Heights, PA.
Start on North Porter Street
Turn left onto US 19; PA 21
Turn slight right onto US 19; PA 21
Turn left onto PA 21
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 79
Take the exit
Turn left onto Kirby Road
Continue on Kirby Fort Road
Continue on Kirby Road
Turn sharp right onto Garards Fort Road
Continue on Fordyce Road
Continue on Mapletown Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 10.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto US 19; PA 21 / East Greene Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto PA 21 / Roy E. Furman Highway
Lane positioning matters here
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
Turn left onto Kirby Road
Navigation decision point
Turn sharp right onto Garards Fort Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Regular Gas
$2.83 one way
$5.65 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.64 | $3.08 | $6.17 |
| premium | $4.97 | $3.30 | $6.61 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $3.56 | $7.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-27.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.77 | $0.81 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Waynesburg on Wednesday
Local time
3:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Late night in Headlee Heights on Wednesday
Local time
3:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This route covers 16.9 miles with 39% on the highway, meaning you'll spend a good portion of your time on I 79. The longest continuous stretch on the highway is 6.6 miles. After leaving I 79, you'll transition to surface roads like Garards Fort Road and Mapletown Road. Expect a mix of cruising speeds, with faster travel on the interstate and potentially slower speeds and more local traffic on the surface road sections.
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 US 19; PA 21 / East Greene Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 28m 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 (US 19; PA 21 / East Greene Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (PA 21 / Roy E. Furman Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Waynesburg, PA and Headlee Heights, PA, road signs point toward Garards Fort and Kirby.
Garards Fort
Kirby
Founded 1796
The South Pittsburgh Region is an area of the Pittsburgh Region of Pennsylvania, made up of Washington and Greene Counties.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 16.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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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