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Trip from Mount Carmel, PA to Headlee Heights, PA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 26m

Distance

44.1 mi

71 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 20m ★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

borough in southeastern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mount Carmel, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Mount Carmel, PA to Headlee Heights, PA covers 44.1 miles and takes about 1h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Isiminger Road, Coon Run Road, Deep Valley Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.31 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

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

22.1 miles from Mount Carmel, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 26m drive with frequent turns across 44.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Isiminger Road 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 Mount Carmel, PA to Headlee Heights, PA is easy. At 1h 26m 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 Mount Carmel, PA to Headlee Heights, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Isiminger Road
Coon Run Road
Deep Valley Road
Main Street
Golden Oaks Road
Roy E
West High Street
South Richhill Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Isiminger Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Carmel, PA and Headlee Heights, PA.

1

Start on Mount Carmel Ridge Road

0.2 mi · 46 sec · Mount Carmel Ridge Road
2

Turn right onto Isiminger Road

1.4 mi · 5 min · Isiminger Road
3

Continue on Coon Run Road

0.6 mi · 2 min · Coon Run Road
4

Turn left onto Deep Valley Road

4.7 mi · 11 min · Deep Valley Road
5

Continue on Main Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Main Street
6

Turn straight onto Golden Oaks Road

12 mi · 22 min · Golden Oaks Road
7

At the end of the road, turn right onto Roy E. Furman Highway

5.9 mi · 10 min · Roy E. Furman Highway
8

Continue on Main Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Main Street
9

Continue on West High Street

0.3 mi · 52 sec · West High Street
10

Turn right onto South Richhill Street

433 ft · 20 sec · South Richhill Street
11

Turn left onto West Greene Street

1.0 mi · 3 min · West Greene Street
12

Turn slight right onto East High Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · East High Street
13

Turn left onto Roy E. Furman Highway

1.0 mi · 1 min · Roy E. Furman Highway
14

Take the ramp slight right toward I 79 South: Morgantown

0.4 mi · 49 sec · I 79 South: Morgantown
15

Merge slight left

6.6 mi · 7 min
16

Take the exit slight right toward Garards Fort, Kirby

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Garards Fort, Kirby
17

Turn left onto Kirby Road

187 ft · 4 sec · Kirby Road
18

Continue on Kirby Fort Road

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Kirby Fort Road
19

Continue on Kirby Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · Kirby Road
20

Turn sharp right onto Garards Fort Road

3.7 mi · 6 min · Garards Fort Road
21

Continue on Fordyce Road

479 ft · 13 sec · Fordyce Road
22

Continue on Mapletown Road

2.2 mi · 5 min · Mapletown Road
23

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 22.1 miles from Mount Carmel, PA, or about 43m 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 10 miles or 19m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 22.1 miles or 43m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 13m

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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Open the route before leaving Mount Carmel, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Mount Carmel, PA

This is one driving day of about 44.1 miles and 1h 26m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 10 miles from Mount Carmel, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 22.1 mi from Mount Carmel, PA · 43m into the drive

borough of Pennsylvania, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Waynesburg, PA

22 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

East Finley, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Waynesburg, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 22.1 miles from Mount Carmel, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Headlee Heights, PA

The final approach into Headlee Heights, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.31 one way

$14.62 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $8.01 $16.01
premium $4.93 $8.55 $17.11
diesel $5.61 $9.74 $19.47

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$32–$57

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.2 0 $4.63 $2.12
Efficient EV 11 0 $3.86 $1.76
EV Truck/SUV 17.6 0 $6.17 $2.82

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 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

Mount Carmel, PA

Late night in Mount Carmel on Thursday

Local time

1:18 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Headlee Heights, PA

Late night in Headlee Heights on Thursday

Local time

1:18 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

25 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

1h 26m 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 Mount Carmel, PA to Headlee Heights, PA covers 44.1 miles and takes about 1h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Isiminger Road, Coon Run Road, Deep Valley Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.1 miles from Mount Carmel, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.31 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 Mount Carmel, PA to Headlee Heights, PA is easy. At 1h 26m 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 Mount Carmel, PA to Headlee Heights, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Mount Carmel, PA to Headlee Heights, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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