Origin
Headlee Heights, PA
Late night in Headlee Heights on Thursday
Local time
12:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Headlee Heights, PA to Dunkard, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 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
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.
Dunkard, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
The drive from Headlee Heights, PA to Dunkard, 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.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
3.8 miles from Headlee Heights, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 8m into the drive .
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 9 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in near Bobtown Road.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (Bobtown Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles (Taylortown Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.4 miles (Taylortown Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Bobtown Road
Turn left onto Bobtown Road
Navigation decision point
3
6.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Taylortown Road
Turn right onto Taylortown Road
Navigation decision point
5
7.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Taylortown Road
At end of road, turn right onto Taylortown Road
Navigation decision point
5
7.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Shelby Lane
Turn left onto Shelby Lane
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 Headlee Heights, PA and Dunkard, PA.
1
Start on Mapletown Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Mapletown Road
2
Turn left onto Pump Station Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Pump Station Road
3
Continue on Pump Station Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Pump Station Road
4
Turn left onto Bobtown Road
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Bobtown Road
5
Turn right onto Taylortown Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Taylortown Road
6
At end of road, turn right onto Taylortown Road
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Taylortown Road
7
Continue on Taylortown Road
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
·
Taylortown Road
8
Turn left onto Shelby Lane
115 ft
·
5 sec
·
Shelby Lane
9
Arrive at destination
Shelby Lane
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 3.8 miles from Headlee Heights, PA, or about 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.7 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 7.7 miles or 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 3.8 miles or 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dunkard, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Have your navigation ready before leaving Headlee Heights, PA.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Headlee Heights, PA
This is one driving day of about 7.7 miles and 18m.
At 7.7 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Bobtown Road for about 4.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 3.8 mi from Headlee Heights, PA · 8m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 7.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 3.8 miles from Headlee Heights, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Dunkard, PA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Dunkard, PA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
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.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$26–$51
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
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.
Destination
Dunkard, PA
Late night in Dunkard on Thursday
Local time
12:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 6 mph
9% chance
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
14 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
18m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Headlee Heights, PA to Dunkard, 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 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 $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.
This is a straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (Bobtown Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles (Taylortown Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.4 miles (Taylortown Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Headlee Heights, PA to Dunkard, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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