Origin
Jefferson, PA
Morning in Jefferson on Saturday
Local time
6:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jefferson, PA to Morrisville, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
10m
Distance
6.9 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 10m
★
6 AM
0h 11m
8 AM
0h 12m
10 AM
0h 11m
12 PM
0h 11m
3 PM
0h 11m
5 PM
0h 12m
8 PM
0h 10m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jefferson, PA
Tom Fisk
Morrisville, PA
Jack Pace
Trip Overview
The drive from Jefferson, PA to Morrisville, PA covers 6.9 miles and takes about 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Jefferson Road, Greene Street, Roy E. Furman Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.4 miles on Jefferson Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.11 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 10m. Total distance: 6.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
10m 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 10m drive with frequent turns across 6.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jefferson Road is the longest continuous segment at about 4.4 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,081 ft
868 ft
Total Climb
396 ft
Total Descent
388 ft
Highest Point
1,081 ft
~2.5 mi in
Elevation Range
213 ft
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
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Jefferson, PA to Morrisville, PA is easy. At 10m 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 / Mount Morris Road): 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 / Mount Morris Road
Turn left onto US 19 / Mount Morris Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Road | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Greene Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Roy E. Furman Highway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Mount Morris Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Pine Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Jefferson Road
— 4.4 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jefferson, PA and Morrisville, 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
·
12 sec
·
Roy E. Furman Highway
6
Turn left onto US 19
490 ft
·
17 sec
·
Mount Morris Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Arrive at destination
US 19
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.11 one way
$2.22 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $1.25 | $2.50 |
| premium | $4.95 | $1.35 | $2.69 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $1.62 | $3.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.72 | $0.33 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.60 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Morrisville, PA
Morning in Morrisville on Saturday
Local time
6:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°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
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
10m 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 Morrisville, PA covers 6.9 miles and takes about 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jefferson Road, Greene Street, Roy E. Furman Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.4 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 $1.11 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 Morrisville, PA is easy. At 10m 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 / Mount Morris Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Jefferson, PA to Morrisville, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 868 ft to 1,081 ft elevation with about 396 ft of total climbing.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Fort Necessity National Battlefield.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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