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Trip from Headlee Heights, PA to Waynesburg, PA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

28m

Distance

17.1 mi

27 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 26m ★
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.

borough of Pennsylvania, USA

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

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

8.5 miles from Headlee Heights, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 16m into the drive .

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 points

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

5
6 mi into trip | ~12m in | Kirby Road

Turn sharp left onto Kirby Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

5
14.8 mi into trip | ~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 | ~24m in | 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 | ~26m in | 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 | ~28m in | 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 · 7 min · 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 · East High Street
Use the right lane.
10

Turn right onto North Porter Street

38 ft · 1 sec · 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 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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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 17.1 miles and 28m.

At 17.1 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
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

Pacing Suggestions

Morrisville, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Morrisville, PA

Meal break

The 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

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Waynesburg, 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

$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.

Forecast as of Apr 13, 2026

Origin

Headlee Heights, PA

Late night in Headlee Heights on Thursday

Local time

12:04 AM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Waynesburg, PA

Late night in Waynesburg on Thursday

Local time

12:04 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°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

25 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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