Origin
Jefferson, PA
Afternoon in Jefferson on Thursday
Local time
1:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jefferson, PA to Ryerson Station, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
50m
Distance
28.9 mi
46 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m
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 Ryerson Station, PA covers 28.9 miles and takes about 50m 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, Jefferson Road, Greene Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.9 miles on Roy E. Furman Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.79 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 28.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m 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.
Drive Character
Expect a 50m drive with frequent turns across 28.9 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.
Roy E. Furman Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 19.9 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near PA 188 / Jefferson Road.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Jefferson, PA to Ryerson Station, PA is easy. At 50m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (PA 188 / Jefferson Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles (PA 21 / Roy E. Furman Highway): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles (US 19; PA 21 / East High Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
PA 188 / Jefferson Road
Turn left onto PA 188 / Jefferson Road
Navigation decision point
3
6.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
PA 21 / Roy E. Furman Highway
Turn right onto PA 21 / Roy E. Furman Highway
Navigation decision point
5
6.8 mi into trip
|
~10m 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.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Roy E. Furman Highway | 19.9 mi | 34m |
| Jefferson Road | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Greene Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| East High Street | 1.8 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Pine Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Roy E. Furman Highway
— 19.9 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jefferson, PA and Ryerson Station, PA.
1
Start on Pine Street
193 ft
·
10 sec
·
Pine Street
2
Turn left onto PA 188
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Jefferson Road
3
Continue on PA 188
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Greene Street
4
Continue on PA 188
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Jefferson Road
5
Turn right onto PA 21
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Roy E. Furman Highway
6
Turn right onto US 19; PA 21
1.8 mi
·
5 min
·
East High Street
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on PA 21
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
8
Continue on PA 18; PA 21
20 mi
·
34 min
·
Roy E. Furman Highway
Use the straight lane.
9
Arrive at destination
PA 21
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.79 one way
$9.58 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.25 | $10.50 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.60 | $11.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.38 | $12.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.03 | $1.39 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.05 | $1.85 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Ryerson Station, PA
Afternoon in Ryerson Station on Thursday
Local time
1:40 PM
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
4 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
50m 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 Ryerson Station, PA covers 28.9 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Roy E. Furman Highway, Jefferson Road, Greene Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.4 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 $4.79 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 Jefferson, PA to Ryerson Station, PA is easy. At 50m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (PA 188 / Jefferson Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles (PA 21 / Roy E. Furman Highway): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles (US 19; PA 21 / East High Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Jefferson, PA to Ryerson Station, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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