Origin
Headlee Heights, PA
Late night in Headlee Heights on Wednesday
Local time
5:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Headlee Heights, PA to Waynesburg, PA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
28m
Distance
17.1 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
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6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
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.
Waynesburg, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Headlee Heights, PA to Waynesburg, PA covers 17.1 miles and takes about 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on William Flynn Highway, Garards Fort Road, Mapletown Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.9 miles on William Flynn Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.83 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
8.5 miles from Headlee Heights, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 16m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 28m drive with frequent turns across 17.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
William Flynn Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 6.9 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,375 ft
955 ft
Total Climb
424 ft
Total Descent
628 ft
Highest Point
1,375 ft
~12.2 mi in
Elevation Range
420 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 6 miles in near Kirby Road.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 28m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6 miles (Kirby Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 14.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.1 miles (PA 21 / Roy E. Furman Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
6 mi into trip
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~12m in
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Kirby Road
Turn sharp left onto Kirby Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
14.8 mi into trip
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~23m 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
15.1 mi into trip
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~24m in
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PA 21 / Roy E. Furman Highway
Turn right onto PA 21 / Roy E. Furman Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
16.2 mi into trip
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~26m in
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US 19; PA 21 / East High Street
Turn right onto US 19; PA 21 / East High Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
17.1 mi into trip
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~28m in
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North Porter Street
Turn right onto North Porter Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| William Flynn Highway | 6.9 mi | 7m |
| Garards Fort Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Mapletown Road | 2.2 mi | 5m |
| Kirby Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Roy E. Furman Highway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| East High Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Fordyce Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Porter Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
William Flynn Highway
— 6.9 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Headlee Heights, PA and Waynesburg, PA.
1
Start on Mapletown Road
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Mapletown Road
2
Continue on Fordyce Road
479 ft
·
13 sec
·
Fordyce Road
3
Continue on Garards Fort Road
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Garards Fort Road
4
Turn sharp left onto Kirby Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Kirby Road
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
6
Merge onto I 79
6.9 mi
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7 min
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William Flynn Highway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
Toward PA 21: Masontown, Waynesburg
8
Turn right onto PA 21
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Roy E. Furman Highway
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn right onto US 19; PA 21
0.9 mi
·
2 min
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East High Street
Use the right lane.
10
Turn right onto North Porter Street
38 ft
·
1 sec
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North Porter Street
11
Arrive at destination
North Porter Street
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 8.5 miles from Headlee Heights, PA, or about 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 6.9 miles.
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 17.1 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 8.5 miles or 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Waynesburg, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Headlee Heights, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Headlee Heights, PA
This is one driving day of about 17.1 miles and 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Headlee Heights, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on William Flynn Highway for about 6.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 8.5 mi from Headlee Heights, PA · 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
Municipality of Bethel Park, PA
9 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
Municipality of Bethel Park, PA
Fuel and coffeeA short stop after about 17.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Municipality of Bethel Park, PA
Meal breakThe midpoint is around 8.5 miles from Headlee Heights, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Waynesburg, PA
The final approach into Waynesburg, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Waynesburg, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.83 one way
$5.67 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.10 | $6.21 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.32 | $6.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.78 | $7.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.80 | $0.82 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
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.
Destination
Waynesburg, PA
Late night in Waynesburg on Wednesday
Local time
5:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
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 Headlee Heights, PA to Waynesburg, PA covers 17.1 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are William Flynn Highway, Garards Fort Road, Mapletown Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.5 miles from Headlee Heights, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.83 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.
This is a straightforward 28m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 6 miles (Kirby Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 14.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.1 miles (PA 21 / Roy E. Furman Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Headlee Heights, PA to Waynesburg, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 955 ft to 1,375 ft elevation with about 424 ft of total climbing.
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