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Trip from Dunkard, PA to Ryerson Station, PA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 15m

Distance

42.3 mi

68 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 9m ★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m

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

Trip Overview

The drive from Dunkard, PA to Ryerson Station, PA covers 42.3 miles and takes about 1h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Taylortown Road, Bald Hill Church Road, Bald Hill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.01 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

21.2 miles from Dunkard, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 37m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 15m drive with frequent turns across 42.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Taylortown Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Dunkard, PA to Ryerson Station, PA is easy. At 1h 15m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Dunkard, PA to Ryerson Station, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Taylortown Road
Bald Hill Church Road
Bald Hill Road
PA 21
Roy E
East High Street
Main Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Taylortown Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dunkard, PA and Ryerson Station, 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 to continue on Taylortown Road

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Taylortown Road
4

Keep slight right to continue on 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 right

0.4 mi · 45 sec
7

Merge slight right

13 mi · 13 min
8

Take the exit slight right toward PA 21: Masontown, Waynesburg

0.3 mi · 56 sec · PA 21: Masontown, Waynesburg
9

Turn right onto Roy E. Furman Highway

1.1 mi · 1 min · Roy E. Furman Highway
10

Turn right onto East High Street

1.8 mi · 5 min · East High Street
11

Continue on Main Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Main Street
12

Continue on Roy E. Furman Highway

20 mi · 34 min · Roy E. Furman Highway
13

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 21.2 miles from Dunkard, PA, or about 37m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 42 miles or 1h 14m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 21.2 miles or 37m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 4m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ryerson Station, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Dunkard, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Dunkard, PA

This is one driving day of about 42.3 miles and 1h 15m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Dunkard, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 21.2 mi from Dunkard, PA · 37m into the drive

borough of Pennsylvania, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Waynesburg, PA

21 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Mount Carmel, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Waynesburg, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 21.2 miles from Dunkard, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Ryerson Station, PA

The final approach into Ryerson Station, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.01 one way

$14.03 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $7.68 $15.36
premium $4.93 $8.20 $16.41
diesel $5.61 $9.34 $18.68

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$32–$57

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.7 0 $4.44 $2.03
Efficient EV 10.6 0 $3.70 $1.69
EV Truck/SUV 16.9 0 $5.92 $2.71

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 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

Late night in Dunkard on Thursday

Local time

1:16 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Ryerson Station, PA

Late night in Ryerson Station on Thursday

Local time

1:16 AM

EDT

Current temp

67°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

5 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

1h 15m 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 Ryerson Station, PA covers 42.3 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Taylortown Road, Bald Hill Church Road, Bald Hill Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.2 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 $7.01 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 Ryerson Station, PA is easy. At 1h 15m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Dunkard, PA to Ryerson Station, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Dunkard, PA to Ryerson Station, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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