Trip from Dunkard, PA to Morrisville, PA

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are I 79, Bald Hill Road, Taylortown Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 10.2 miles from Dunkard, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.37 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

35m

Distance

20.3 mi

33 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min

4 AM

0h 32m ★

6 AM

0h 35m

8 AM

0h 41m

10 AM

0h 37m

12 PM

0h 37m

3 PM

0h 38m

5 PM

0h 41m

8 PM

0h 33m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Dunkard, PA to Morrisville, PA covers 20.3 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 79, Bald Hill Road, Taylortown Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.9 miles on I 79. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.37 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 20.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

35m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 35m highway drive covering 20.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 79 and Bald Hill Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 12.9 miles on I 79.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 79 is the longest continuous segment at about 12.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 79 and Bald Hill Road. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in near Taylortown Road.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 20.3 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (Taylortown Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2 miles (Bald Hill Church Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 18.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

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

4

1.9 mi into trip | ~7m in | Taylortown Road

Keep slight left at fork onto Taylortown Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4

2 mi into trip | ~7m in | Bald Hill Church Road

Keep slight right at fork onto Bald Hill Church Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5

18.8 mi into trip | ~32m 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

19.1 mi into trip | ~32m in | PA 21 / Roy E. Furman Highway

Turn right onto PA 21 / Roy E. Furman Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

4

20.2 mi into trip | ~34m in | US 19 / Mount Morris Road

Turn left onto US 19 / Mount Morris Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

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 Dunkard, PA to Morrisville, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Waynesburg along the way.

Waynesburg

18.8 mi in | ~32m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 79	12.9 mi	13m
Bald Hill Road	3 mi	7m
Taylortown Road	2 mi	7m
Roy E. Furman Highway	1.1 mi	1m
Bald Hill Church Road	0.6 mi	2m
Mount Morris Road	<0.1 mi	<1m
Shelby Lane	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 79 — 12.9 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Shelby Lane

115 ft · 10 sec · Shelby Lane

2

Turn left onto Taylortown Road

1.9 mi · 7 min · Taylortown Road

3

Keep slight left at fork onto Taylortown Road

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Taylortown Road

4

Keep slight right at fork onto Bald Hill Church Road

0.6 mi · 2 min · Bald Hill Church Road

5

Turn left onto Bald Hill Road

3.0 mi · 7 min · Bald Hill Road

6

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 45 sec

7

Merge onto I 79

13 mi · 13 min · I 79

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 left onto US 19

490 ft · 17 sec · Mount Morris Road

Use the straight / left lanes.

11

Arrive at destination

US 19

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.37 one way

$6.73 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$3.69	$7.37
premium	$4.93	$3.94	$7.87
diesel	$5.61	$4.48	$8.96

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	6.1	$2.13	$0.97
Efficient EV	5.1	$1.78	$0.81
EV Truck/SUV	8.1	$2.84	$1.30

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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

Afternoon in Dunkard on Thursday

Local time

1:39 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Morrisville, PA

Afternoon in Morrisville on Thursday

Local time

1:39 PM

EDT

Current temp

70°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

8 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

35m 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 Morrisville, PA covers 20.3 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.