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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

Save up to 7 min
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.

Downtown Morrisville, PA, PA

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.

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 miles from Morrisville, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 12m into the drive .

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

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 miles from Morrisville, PA, or about 12m into the drive.

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 16 miles or 25m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 8 miles or 12m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 21m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Headlee Heights, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Morrisville, PA.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Morrisville, PA

This is one driving day of about 16 miles and 25m.

At 16 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 8 mi from Morrisville, PA · 12m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Newtown, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Newtown, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 8 miles from Morrisville, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Headlee Heights, PA

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Headlee Heights, 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

$2.65 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.

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: 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Morrisville, PA

Late night in Morrisville on Thursday

Local time

1:19 AM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Headlee Heights, PA

Late night in Headlee Heights on Thursday

Local time

1:19 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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