Origin
Jefferson, PA
Afternoon in Jefferson on Thursday
Local time
1:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jefferson, PA to Headlee Heights, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
25m
Distance
12.8 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Jefferson, PA to Headlee Heights, PA covers 12.8 miles and takes about 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Roy E. Furman Highway, Havers Hill Road, South Eighty Eight Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.8 miles on Roy E. Furman Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.12 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 12.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 25m drive with frequent turns across 12.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Roy E. Furman Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 5.8 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 3.2 miles in near PA 21 / Roy E. Furman Highway.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 25m 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 3.2 miles (PA 21 / Roy E. Furman Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 9 miles (PA 88 / South Eighty Eight Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.1 miles (Colvin Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
3.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
PA 21 / Roy E. Furman Highway
At end of road, turn left onto PA 21 / Roy E. Furman Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
PA 88 / South Eighty Eight Road
Turn right onto PA 88 / South Eighty Eight Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
11.1 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Colvin Road
Keep slight left at fork onto Colvin Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
11.9 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Colvin Road
At end of road, turn left onto Colvin Road
Navigation decision point
4
12.8 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Mapletown Road
At end of road, turn right onto Mapletown Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Roy E. Furman Highway | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| Havers Hill Road | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| South Eighty Eight Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Colvin Road | 1.7 mi | 6m |
| Pine Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Robena Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Mapletown Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Roy E. Furman Highway
— 5.8 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jefferson, PA and Headlee Heights, PA.
1
Start on Pine Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Pine Street
2
Continue on Havers Hill Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Havers Hill Road
3
Continue on Havers Hill Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Havers Hill Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto PA 21
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Roy E. Furman Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn right onto PA 88
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
South Eighty Eight Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn right onto Robena Road
107 ft
·
4 sec
·
Robena Road
7
Keep slight left at fork onto Colvin Road
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Colvin Road
8
At end of road, turn left onto Colvin Road
0.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Colvin Road
9
At end of road, turn right onto Mapletown Road
46 ft
·
1 sec
·
Mapletown Road
10
Arrive at destination
Mapletown Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.12 one way
$4.24 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.32 | $4.65 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.48 | $4.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.83 | $5.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.79 | $0.82 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Headlee Heights, PA
Afternoon in Headlee Heights on Thursday
Local time
1:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°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
4 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
25m 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 Jefferson, PA to Headlee Heights, PA covers 12.8 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Roy E. Furman Highway, Havers Hill Road, South Eighty Eight Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.4 miles from Jefferson, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.12 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 25m 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 3.2 miles (PA 21 / Roy E. Furman Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 9 miles (PA 88 / South Eighty Eight Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.1 miles (Colvin Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Jefferson, PA to Headlee Heights, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Fort Necessity National Battlefield.
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