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Trip from Waynesburg, PA to Headlee Heights, PA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 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

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 26m ★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m

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

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borough of Pennsylvania, USA

Waynesburg, PA

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Downtown Headlee Heights, PA, PA

Headlee Heights, PA

Michael Taccetta

Trip Overview

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.

Main Roads

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
Longest stretch: I 79 — 6.6 mi, about 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Waynesburg, PA and Headlee Heights, PA.

1

Start on North Porter Street

467 ft · 22 sec · North Porter Street
2

Turn left onto US 19; PA 21

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Greene Street
3

Turn slight right onto US 19; PA 21

0.5 mi · 1 min · East High Street
4

Turn left onto PA 21

1.0 mi · 1 min · Roy E. Furman Highway
Use the left lane.
5

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Toward I 79 South: Morgantown
6

Merge onto I 79

6.6 mi · 7 min · I 79
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Exit 7 Toward Garards Fort, Kirby Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Turn left onto Kirby Road

187 ft · 4 sec · Kirby Road
9

Continue on Kirby Fort Road

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Kirby Fort Road
10

Continue on Kirby Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · Kirby Road
11

Turn sharp right onto Garards Fort Road

3.7 mi · 6 min · Garards Fort Road
12

Continue on Fordyce Road

479 ft · 13 sec · Fordyce Road
13

Continue on Mapletown Road

2.2 mi · 5 min · Mapletown Road
14

Arrive at destination

Mapletown Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

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.

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 19; PA 21 / East Greene Street

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

Navigation decision point

5
1 mi into trip | ~2m in | PA 21 / Roy E. Furman Highway

Turn left onto PA 21 / Roy E. Furman Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
8
8.9 mi into trip | ~12m 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
9.2 mi into trip | ~13m in | Kirby Road

Turn left onto Kirby Road

Navigation decision point

5
10.9 mi into trip | ~16m in | Garards Fort Road

Turn sharp right onto Garards Fort Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.69 one way

$5.39 round trip

$4.05/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.48 $2.98 $5.96
premium $4.81 $3.20 $6.40
diesel $4.80 $3.19 $6.38

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, 2026-07-13.

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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Jul 15, 2026

Origin

Waynesburg, PA

Afternoon in Waynesburg on Sunday

Local time

12:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

94°F

Sunny

W 7 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 15 at 4:03PM EDT by NWS State College PA

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 15 at 3:52PM EDT until July 15 at 4:30PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Destination

Headlee Heights, PA

Afternoon in Headlee Heights on Sunday

Local time

12:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

93°F

Sunny

W 7 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 15 at 4:03PM EDT by NWS State College PA

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 15 at 3:52PM EDT until July 15 at 4:30PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

28m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

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.

39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 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 US 19; PA 21 / East Greene Street.

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 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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,394 ft 950 ft

Total Climb

652 ft

Total Descent

448 ft

Highest Point

1,394 ft

~4.8 mi in

Elevation Range

443 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

8.9 mi in | ~12m

Kirby

8.9 mi in | ~12m

About the Cities

Starting in Waynesburg, PA

Full guide →

Founded 1796

The South Pittsburgh Region is an area of the Pittsburgh Region of Pennsylvania, made up of Washington and Greene Counties.

Top landmarks

  • • Hanna Hall
  • • Miller Hall
  • • Waynesburg Historic District — historic district in Pennsylvania, United States

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 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.

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 (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.

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 Headlee Heights, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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