Origin
Morrisville, PA
Late night in Morrisville on Thursday
Local time
4:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Morrisville, PA to Headlee Heights, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
25m
Distance
16 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Morrisville, PA
Jack Pace
Trip Overview
The drive from Morrisville, PA to Headlee Heights, PA covers 16 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, I 79 South, Garards Fort for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.65 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 16 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.
Drive Character
Expect a 25m drive with frequent turns across 16 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Roy E is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Morrisville, PA to Headlee Heights, PA is easy. At 25m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Morrisville, PA to Headlee Heights, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Roy E | — | — |
| I 79 South | — | — |
| Garards Fort | — | — |
| Kirby Road | — | — |
| Kirby Fort Road | — | — |
| Garards Fort Road | — | — |
| Fordyce Road | — | — |
| Mapletown Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Roy E
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morrisville, PA and Headlee Heights, PA.
1
Start on Mount Morris Road
430 ft
·
15 sec
·
Mount Morris Road
2
Turn right onto Roy E. Furman Highway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Roy E. Furman Highway
3
Take the ramp slight right toward I 79 South: Morgantown
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
I 79 South: Morgantown
4
Merge slight left
6.6 mi
·
7 min
5
Take the exit slight right toward Garards Fort, Kirby
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Garards Fort, Kirby
6
Turn left onto Kirby Road
187 ft
·
4 sec
·
Kirby Road
7
Continue on Kirby Fort Road
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Kirby Fort Road
8
Continue on Kirby Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Kirby Road
9
Turn sharp right onto Garards Fort Road
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Garards Fort Road
10
Continue on Fordyce Road
479 ft
·
13 sec
·
Fordyce Road
11
Continue on Mapletown Road
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Mapletown Road
12
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.65 one way
$5.31 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.91 | $5.81 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.10 | $6.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.53 | $7.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 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 | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
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.
Destination
Headlee Heights, PA
Late night in Headlee Heights on Thursday
Local time
4:27 AM
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
5 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 Morrisville, PA to Headlee Heights, PA covers 16 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, I 79 South, Garards Fort. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8 miles from Morrisville, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.65 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 Morrisville, PA to Headlee Heights, PA is easy. At 25m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Morrisville, PA to Headlee Heights, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Morrisville, PA to Headlee Heights, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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