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Trip from Dunkard, PA to Headlee Heights, PA

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

18m

Distance

7.7 mi

12 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 17m ★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m ★

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

Downtown Dunkard, PA, PA

Dunkard, PA

Haneul Trac

Downtown Headlee Heights, PA, PA

Headlee Heights, PA

Michael Taccetta

Trip Overview

The drive from Dunkard, PA to Headlee Heights, PA covers 7.7 miles and takes about 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Bobtown Road, Taylortown Road, Mapletown Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.7 miles on Bobtown Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.28 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 7.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

18m 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

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 18m drive with frequent turns across 7.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bobtown Road is the longest continuous segment at about 4.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 early in the drive near Taylortown Road.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Dunkard, PA to Headlee Heights, PA is easy. At 18m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Taylortown Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (Bobtown Road): Navigation decision point; at 6 miles (Pump Station Road): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

3 of 3 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Taylortown Road

Turn right onto Taylortown Road

Navigation decision point

4
1.3 mi into trip | ~5m in | Bobtown Road

At end of road, turn left onto Bobtown Road

Navigation decision point

4
6 mi into trip | ~13m in | Pump Station Road

Turn right onto Pump Station Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Bobtown Road 4.7 mi 8m
Taylortown Road 1.2 mi 4m
Mapletown Road 1 mi 2m
Pump Station Road 0.7 mi 2m
Shelby Lane <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Bobtown Road — 4.7 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Shelby Lane

115 ft · 7 sec · Shelby Lane
2

Turn right onto Taylortown Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Taylortown Road
3

Continue on Taylortown Road

1.0 mi · 3 min · Taylortown Road
4

At end of road, turn left onto Bobtown Road

4.7 mi · 8 min · Bobtown Road
5

Turn right onto Pump Station Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Pump Station Road
6

Continue on Pump Station Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Pump Station Road
7

Turn right onto Mapletown Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · Mapletown Road
8

Arrive at destination

Mapletown Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.28 one way

$2.55 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $1.40 $2.80
premium $4.93 $1.49 $2.99
diesel $5.61 $1.70 $3.40

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.3 0 $0.81 $0.37
Efficient EV 1.9 0 $0.67 $0.31
EV Truck/SUV 3.1 0 $1.08 $0.49

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Dunkard, PA

Evening in Dunkard on Thursday

Local time

8:56 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Headlee Heights, PA

Evening in Headlee Heights on Thursday

Local time

8:56 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°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

13 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

18m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Dunkard, PA to Headlee Heights, PA covers 7.7 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bobtown Road, Taylortown Road, Mapletown Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.8 miles from Dunkard, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.28 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Dunkard, PA to Headlee Heights, PA is easy. At 18m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Taylortown Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (Bobtown Road): Navigation decision point; at 6 miles (Pump Station Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Dunkard, PA to Headlee Heights, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Fort Necessity National Battlefield.

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